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Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Manatee County

Monday, June 3

Deputies say three men were arrested last week in Manatee County for selling fentanyl. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says their investigation ended after detectives from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations... Read More.

Crews Battle Brush Fires Near Ann Dever Park in Englewood

Monday, June 3

Firefighters on Sunday were called in to fight a number of brush fires near Ann Dever Regional Park in Englewood.The Charlotte Sun reports around eight trucks responded and were fighting the blaze for... Read More.

Manslaughter Trial of Ex-Punta Gorda Officer Set for October

Monday, June 3

A former Punta Gorda police officer who accidentally shot and killed a woman during a citizens academy exercise is going on trial this fall.30-year-old Lee Coel’s manslaughter trial is scheduled to begin Oct.... Read More.

Beach Party Beat-Down

Friday, May 31

A beach bash beat-down ends with deputies crashing the party and patrolling the sand. Hundreds of high school students crowded Fort Myers Beach Thursday afternoon after a flyer advertised a "BYOB" party to celebrate... Read More.

Two Charged with Stealing Construction Site Materials

Friday, May 31

Construction workers helped deputies in Collier County catch two accused thieves on Thursday. Pedro Vanencio and Martha Pena Erebia were seen on security cameras going into two construction sites with surveillance video allegedly... Read More.

Kids Summer Free Meal Proram

Friday, May 31

As schools get out for summer, more than one million students will have to look elsewhere for food during the day. To meet the need, the Florida Department of Agriculture will soon start its... Read More.

Anna Maria Pier Update

Friday, May 31

An update on the Anna Maria Pier...So far, crews have completed the understructure of the new pier on the northern end of Anna Maria Island. The next step is for crews to install... Read More.

Negotiations Ongoing Between Sarasota Co. Schools, Union

Thursday, May 30

There are some important bargaining sessions going on between Sarasota County Schools and the teachers' union, the Sarasota Classified Teacher’s Association.Among the negotiations include a $12 minium wage for some classified employees and... Read More.

North Port Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing, Crashing Woman’s Car

Thursday, May 30

A North Port man is facing charges after police say he stole a woman's car and later crashed it off I-75 and Laurel Road.Officers were called early Tuesday morning to a home in... Read More.

Man in Underwear Tries to Break into Sarasota Home with a Hatchett

Thursday, May 30

A man is accused of trying to use a hatchet to break into a Sarasota couple's home and threatening them with the weapon. The couple called 911 just before 10pm Wednesday to report a... Read More.

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