NHC: Second tropical disturbance forms in Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center now follows two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.The newer one sits 1,700 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands.Forecasters have given it a 30 percent chance of forming into a tropical... Read More.

Sarasota motorcycle crash injures one

A motorcyclist continues recovering from a crash in Sarasota.The police have not identified this person, but they say the accident happened yesterday at Circus and Beneva boulevards.The motorcyclist went to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

SCSO: “Put down the phone!

This statistic that may grab your attention quickly.The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has something to say about the entrance and exit ramps of I-75 at Fruitville, Clark, and River roads.On its Facebook page, the... Read More.

Gov. Scott chairs pro-Trump super PAC

The governor now chairs a pro-Trump super PAC.Rick Scott says "Rebuilding American Now" has dedicated itself to getting Donald Trump elected.He says it has already raised $2 million.Scott has known Trump for two decades,... Read More.

Crash injures man in Fort Myers

A Fort Myers man remains hospitalized following a rollover crash.Officers say he crashed into a tree in the median on Cross Creek Boulevard and Chartwell Drive this morning.Firefighters pulled him out of the roof... Read More.

Cash sales for homes in area dropping

Cash sales for homes have dropped in the area, but they remain the fifth highest rate in the nation.CoreLogic says the share for cash sales in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton market fell in April compared... Read More.

More parking coming to Punta Gorda Airport

Punta Gorda Airport soon has more parking.This news follows the announcement of a second carrier for flights there.The airport wants to add two lots with 500 parking spots.The new lots also include added pay... Read More.

North Port city employees may receive pay raises

City employees in North Port may receive pay increases after September.However, the city budget has to pass.The Herald-Tribune reports the city commission may give both unionized and non-unionized city employees three-percent pay raises.That would... Read More.