Crash in Fort Myers kills one, injures one

A crash on I-75 last night killed a woman and injured a man.The highway patrol says 46-year-old Brian Canfield of Fort Myers drove the wrong way on the southbound side near Daniels Parkway.He had... Read More.

Man found dead in vehicle in Punta Gorda

The investigation continues into a death in Punta Gorda.Police yesterday evening received a call about a body inside a parked car.The car sat in a parking lot near the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and... Read More.

Rip current risk for coastal Sarasota Co.

The National Weather Service has issued a rip current risk for coastal Sarasota County through this evening.It says robust southwesterly winds have generated waves of two to three feet on the Gulf, increasing the... Read More.

Sarasota Co. experiencing increase in heroin overdoses

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports 38 suspected heroin overdoses over the last month.Seven have resulted in deaths.Over the last year, 132 overdoses have happened in Sarasota County.Among those, it reports 17 deaths.WWSB-TV has... Read More.

Sarasota man charged in rifle theft

The sheriff's office says a Sarasota man stole $10,000 worth of rifles.It has arrested 24-year-old Justin McFarling for armed burglary and theft of a firearm.A business owner on Port Road says he had several... Read More.

NHC watching weather in Northeastern Gulf

The area may receive heavy rain this weekend.The National Hurricane Center says a trough of low pressure may form over the northeastern Gulf.Forecasters say the system could develop while remaining almost stationary.They have given... Read More.

NHC: Earl poses no threat to U.S. Gulf

Tropical Storm Earl has dumped heavy rain along Mexico's Gulf Coast after going through Belize.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm has weakened, and it poses no threat to the American Gulf... Read More.

No-swim advisory continues at Venice Fishing Pier

The no-swim advisory at Venice Fishing Pier continues.Officials say water quality tests from earlier this week show beach waters contain an unhealthy amount of waste.They attribute this to storm water runoff.Public health officials have... Read More.