Charlotte Co. wants opinion on water quality

Concern has grown in Charlotte County over water quality.Many residents worry that algae and bacteria from other parts of the state may wind up here.Now the Charlotte County Extension Office has a water quality... Read More.

Nort Port police chief returns from Washington

North Port's police chief has returned from the White House.Kevin Vespia has participated in the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing.He and Capt. Chris Morales have shared the department's strategies, including its social... Read More.

CCSO receives award for labor relations and ethics

The Florida Sheriff's Risk Management Fund has recognized the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for "excellence in labor relations and ethics."The sheriff's office has received attention for trying to reduce and control losses.The fund provides... Read More.

Folchi: Jeb “an extreme disappointment”

Away from the big stage in Cleveland, Jeb Bush's decision not to attend the Republican National Convention remains a notable topic of discussion.Some have expressed disappointment that the former governor has decided not to... Read More.

Gas leak briefly shuts down Anita’s Sandcastle

A gas leak briefly closed the South Jetty by Anita's Sandcastle in Venice yesterday.Fire rescue and police responded to the propane leak on Tarpon Center Drive. Special operations from the county soon followed.Fifty... Read More.

State may have first truly local Zika case

State health officials say Florida may have its first locally-acquired case of Zika.The health department says the CDC has joined it in investigating a case that may stem from Miami-Dade County.All confirmed cases in... Read More.

Mellquiest convicted of murder

A jury has convicted a man for murdering a German woman living in Sarasota in 2003.John Mellquiest could receive life in prison at sentencing next month.The sheriff's office never found the body of 68-year-old... Read More.