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Oral Complaints Filed Against Sarasota Co. Asst. Superintendent

Tuesday, May 28

The Sarasota County School District is investigating after a series of complaints were filed against the COO and assistant superintendent, Jeff Maultsby.Similar complaints were filed over the handling of that complaint by Superintendent... Read More.

Port Charlotte Teacher Gets 9 Years For Causing Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Tuesday, May 28

A former Port Charlotte school teacher will be spending the next nine years in prison after being found guilty of intentionally hitting and killing a motorcyclist.62-year old Stephen Lawrence was sentenced last week... Read More.

Gov. DeSantis Leads Delegation

Monday, May 27

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is leading a delegation on a four-day trade mission to help boost the state’s economy and solidify its bonds with Israel. The Republican governor addressed 100 of the state’s top... Read More.

Bradenton Teens Die in Peru

Monday, May 27

Two teens who recently graduated from Southeast High School in Bradenton were killed Friday while exploring in Peru. Abert Ales and Zachary Morris, both 18 were traveling on motorcycle when they were both hit... Read More.

15 Year Old Boy Charged with Grand Theft by CCPD

Monday, May 27

A 15-year-old was arrested after he ran from police after trying to steal a car. Alexander Majewski was arrested Saturday night after Cape Coral Police received a call about a car burglary in progress... Read More.

Venice Man Dead After Rear-Ending SCAT Bus on US-41 Bypass

Monday, May 27

A 31-year-old Venice man died after he rear-ended a Sarasota County Area Transit bus at speed.According to the FHP, the crash happened in U.S. 41 Bypass south of Center Road. Officials say the... Read More.

Judge Rules Trial for Punta Gorda Officer Will Stay in SW Florida

Monday, May 27

A judge has ordered that the trial of a former Punta Gorda police officer will not be moving out of the area. Lee Coel faces charges in the shooting death of Mary Knowlton at... Read More.

Property Taxes to Increase in Eight Charlotte County Neighborhoods

Monday, May 27

Eight different Charlotte County neighborhoods are expected to see their property taxes rise thanks to paving, sidewalk and bridge projects.At their meeting tomorrow, county commissioners are expected to vote on whether to send... Read More.

Allegiant Hires Manager for Port Charlotte-Based Sunseeker Resort

Monday, May 27

Allegiant Air announced last week they have hired veteran hotelier Paul Berry to run their resort division, and with it, the new Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte.Berry called the project "an integral part... Read More.

Police Arrest Man for Hit and Run Death

Friday, May 24

Investigators say they’ve arrested a 19-year-old man who they say drove away after his pickup truck struck and killed an 8-year-old girl at a school bus stop. Logan Tyler Heatherington was arrested Thursday, almost... Read More.

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