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Deal Struck on Florida Budget

Wednesday, May 1

Florida legislative negotiators struck a deal Tuesday night on a multibillion-dollar state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, including a significant increase in spending on public schools. The House and Senate... Read More.

ACLU Calling for Action After Venice Police Seen Bodyslamming Suspect

Wednesday, May 1

The ACLU is getting involved after dash cam video shows police in Venice bodyslamming a burglary suspect at an area motel. A maid at a Motel 6 called police after seeing a man, later... Read More.

State Legislatures OKs $3M in Red Tide Research

Wednesday, May 1

A bill aimed at finding ways to control and alleviate toxic red tide blooms has won final approval by the Florida Legislature. The House voted 112-1 for the measure providing $3 million a year... Read More.

Venice Man Sentenced to 12 Years on Child Porn Charges

Wednesday, May 1

A Venice man will spend the next 12 and a half years behind bars after being convicted of sharing child pornography. 50-year old Mario Guerrero was arrested back in June of 2017 and was convicted... Read More.

Florida School Voucher Program is Moving

Tuesday, April 30

Florida lawmakers have sent Gov. Ron DeSantis a bill creating a new voucher program for students to attend private and religious schools using taxpayer dollars traditionally spent on public schools. The Republican-led House voted... Read More.

Cape Coral Man Arrested for Threatening Judges

Tuesday, April 30

A man was arrested in Cape Coral this morning after police said he threatened Lee County judges over social media. The suspect was arrested at his home near Northwest 15th Terrace at NW 11th... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Woman Charged With Making Money

Tuesday, April 30

Deputies say a Charlotte County woman spread fake money throughout the Suncoast, including Charlotte, Sarasota and Polk counties. Sabrina Fisher, 34, allegedly made the phony bills in DeSoto County and then transported them throughout... Read More.

DeSantis Creates ‘Blue-Green Algae Task Force’

Tuesday, April 30

Florida’s governor has created a new task force to help clean up the state’s lakes and rivers. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the formation of the Blue-green Algae Task Force during a news conference Monday... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials Investigating Death of Infant Girl

Tuesday, April 30

Officials in Charlotte County are investigating the death of a 1-year-old girl last week. Emergency crews were called to a home in Punta Gorda last Wednesday on a call of an infant that wasn't... Read More.

Developers Pushing for ‘Affordable’ Tiny Housing Community in Venice

Tuesday, April 30

Developers are pushing for what they are calling a 'pocket' neighborhood of affordable housing in Venice. Realtor Brittany Coleman told ABC-7 that currently, there are only around a dozen homes in the city for... Read More.