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Volunteers Needed for Saturday’s Letter Carriers Food Drive

Friday, May 10

One of the nation's largest food drives takes place tomorrow- the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger drive. Volunteers are needed in both North Port and Venice, as well as Englewood, to... Read More.

Sarasota Police Arrest Man for Several Car Burglaries

Thursday, May 9

Police have taken a man into custody who they believe is behind several car burglaries throughout the city of Sarasota. Police say 20-year-old Juan Ortiz-Rivera was caught on surveillance video burglarizing several unlocked cars.... Read More.

Nineteen Arrested in Far Reaching Drug Bust

Thursday, May 9

Nineteen people have been arrested suspected of drug trafficking and dealing, according to Lee County deputies. Investigators said this bust has spanned over three months. Thirty-nine people have been identified as suspects in the... Read More.

Bradenton Woman Wins a Million!

Thursday, May 9

A Bradenton woman claimed one million dollars from a scratch-off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The 67-year-old, Shirley Mack paid $5 dollars for the ticket and her profit margin was pretty substantial.... Read More.

DeSantis is Going to Israel

Thursday, May 9

In his quest to become the most "pro-Israel" governor in the nation, Gov. Ron DeSantis this month will lead a first-ever Florida Cabinet meeting in Israel as part of a week-long trip in which... Read More.

Man Wanted in Connection with Venice Home Burglaries

Thursday, May 9

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has released a surveillance video image of a person of interest wanted in connection with at least four home burglaries in Venice. Two of the homes that were robbed... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Commissioners OK $600K on Various Projects

Thursday, May 9

Charlotte County commissioners last week approved more than $600,000 worth of projects, including $200,000 for a beach renourishment project for Manasota Key. The 8-year long project is expected to cost $37.5 million, of which... Read More.

Walmart Raising Smoking Minimum Age

Wednesday, May 8

Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21 in all its U.S. stores in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors. It will also stop... Read More.

Man Not Arrested After Asking if he Could Pawn his Child

Wednesday, May 8

Police in Sarasota say a 43-year-old father will not face charges after asking a clerk from a local jewelry store if he could pawn his infant child. Officials say the father walked into the... Read More.

Dog Virus Spreading in Lee County

Wednesday, May 8

A nasty virus that could kill your dogs is spreading through Lee County. The parvovirus spreads when dogs come into contact with dirt contaminated with feces. The dogs then track it into the house,... Read More.