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.

Red tide keeps Englewood Beach customers at bay

CHARLOTTE COUNTY - Red tide continues to be a problem and businesses on Englewood Beach are bracing for fewer customers heading into the tourist season. From restaurants to hotels, workers say red tide has... Read More.

FPL Rate Hike Approved

The cost of electricity is about to go up. State regulators have given Florida Power & Light the okay for a substantial rate increase request. On Monday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved... Read More.

Waterfest Survey Underway

So what did you think of this year's Englewood Beach Waterfest? The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce wants to know. A survey asking questions about the event held weekend before last was... Read More.

Beach Workshops Scheduled

A consulting team hired by Charlotte County wants your feedback on the best way to pay for beach renourishment at Manasota Key. You can provide your input at one of two public workshops:... Read More.

North Port Gingerbread Contest

The Gingerbread Land contest is underway in North Port. The annual event involves community members, businesses, organizations and families making gingerbread houses. The finished products are on display on the 2nd floor of... Read More.

Missing Teen Sought

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is requesting your assistance in locating a missing teenager. 16-year-old Kyle Burch is described as a frequent runaway who has been missing from a home in Arcadia since... Read More.