Airport traffic jumps 33 percent in Punta Gorda

The number of people traveling through the airport in Punta Gorda last month increased 33 percent from the last year. The Charlotte County Airport Authority says this increase puts the airport on track to hit... Read More.

Bradenton carjacking suspect hospitalized

Bradenton Police have implicated a man in multiple carjackings and a robbery. He remains hospitalized fighitng for his life. Police say the search for 29-year-old Cody Morrison last night led to gunfire. This did not injure any... Read More.

CCSO looking for missing Punta Gorda kids

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says it needs help finding two children. It says 14-year-old Leo Townsend and 14-year-old Tyler Morris disappeared five days ago. Someone last saw them around Bermont Road in Punta Gorda. The sheriff's... Read More.

Floodwaters may stick around all week

Officials warn that floodwaters may remain for a few days. However, they call it a good rehearsal for emergency management teams. WFLA-TV reports no one has opened any shelters.

No injuries reported in Sarasota pile-up

Several people survived a pile-up yesterday in Sarasota. WFLA-TV reports a driver swerved to avoid a tree. However, that caused a crash involving three other vehicles. It happened at Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Duncan Avenue. Remarkably, no... Read More.

Flood watch continues through tonight

The National Weather Service says a flood watch remains for the entire region through tonight. A trough trailing southwest from Colin continues providing the energy for many showers and scattered thunderstorms today. Expect today's rainfall totals... Read More.

Work continues statewide in advance of Colin

The governor has spoken with state and local emergency officials ahead of Colin's landfall. He has already mobilized the State Emergency Operations Center to a Level 2 activiation. The governor has advised everyone to "remain vigilant... Read More.

SWFL feeling Colin

Tropical Storm Colin has the region on alert. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Sarasota. This area includes Englewood and Venice. The latest local forecast includes winds below tropical storm force,... Read More.