Legislature finishes budget talks

Florida's budget now heads to the governor's desk.The legislature has printed the massive blueprint.The $80 billion budget does not include raises for state workers.The statehouse and senate may vote on the budget Friday. ... Read More.

CCSO looking for missing teenager

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office continues looking for a 15-year-old boy.It says Brandon Mohamed disappeared yesterday from Olean Boulevard in Port Charlotte.He stands 5'8" and 150 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.If you... Read More.

Alleged burglar apparently wanted child

An alleged home burglary in Port Charlotte on Sunday had to do with a child.Reports from the sheriff's office show 21-year-old Deandra Williams entered the bedroom window and opened the front door for his... Read More.

State funding for local projects evaporating

With the way the state budget looks at the moment, Charlotte County would come up short of its funding requests from the legislative session.Lawmakers must have a blueprint out today in order to hold... Read More.

Crash in Punta Gorda kills one

A fatal crash closed I-75 southbound in Punta Gorda last night.The highway patrol says the crash shut down all those lanes until early this morning.It all happened near the Tuckers Grade exit.The patrol says... Read More.

Credit card skimmers surface in Sarasota pumps

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says gas pumps at a Fruitville Road station yesterday had two credit card skimmers inside them.It claims a service tech found them at the 7-Eleven/Mobil station.These skimmers can capture... Read More.

Legislators reach deal on school funding

State lawmakers have a deal on school construction funds.It means the state spends $700 million on building projects for the state's public schools, colleges, and universities.This legislation includes a $75 million fund to help... Read More.

Governor signs bill changing death penalty

Florida has a new death penalty statute.The governor has signed legislation that may correct problems in a January ruling from the Supreme Court.Now at least 10 jurors must recommend a death sentence.The jury must... Read More.