North Port Charity Ball
It's being billed as "a night of fun and mystery" and it's coming to North Port. It's the 2016 Winter Wonderland Masquerade Ball. It will take place Saturday evening from six to... Read More.
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Suncoast Crime Rates
There's mixed news on the Suncoast regarding the crime rate. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is out with statistics for the first half of this year. In Charlotte County, they show... Read More.
Gas Prices Rising
Motorists are already seeing higher prices at the pump this week, and Triple-A says prices will move even higher now. That's because OPEC has announced plans to cut crude oil production by one-point-two million... Read More.
Medical Pot Clinic in Venice
A Venice doctor is planning to open a medical marijuana clinic. MySuncoast.com reports that Doctor Barry M. Gordon will head the Compassionate Cannabis Care Clinic of Venice starting January 2nd, the day before Amendment... Read More.
Venice’s Medical Marijuana Clinic
A Venice doctor is planning to open a medical marijuana clinic. MySuncoast.com reports that Doctor Barry M. Gordon will head the Compassionate Cannabis Care Clinic of Venice starting January 2nd, the day before Amendment... Read More.
Medical Marijuana Clinic Opening In Venice
A Venice doctor announces he will be opening a medical marijuana clinic next month to coincide with the legalization of medicinal pot in Florida.The Herald reports Dr. Barry M. Gordon will open the Compassionate... Read More.
Bicyclist Severely Injured In Accident
A bicyclist was airlifted to a trauma center Tuesday after being struck by a pickup truck in Punta Gorda.Police say it happened near Airport Road and Taylor Road but haven't disclosed any other details... Read More.
North Port Unveils Its Smartphone App
The City of North Port announces it has its own app named “North RePort”The new platform will easily allow citizens to report issues, request, and track services.Officials say the app uses a smartphone's... Read More.
Illegal Dumping Arrest Leads To Drug Charges
Two Central Florida men were arrested Monday for dumping yard waste on private property and one of them is also facing drug charges.Police say Gregory Bajune Senior of Orlando, and John Jerman of Apopka... Read More.
Bus Drivers Suing Sarasota County Schools
Several Saraota County school bus drivers are suing the district saying they weren't being paid for overtime.The North Port Sun reports the lawsuit alleges district officials only permit drivers 30 minutes to perform nearly... Read More.