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Federal Officials Shut Down Longboat Key Investment Firm

Wednesday, April 24

Federal regulators have charged a Longboat Key-based investment firm with operating a $75 million foreign currency trading scheme. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims the Oasis International Group, its CEO Michael J. DaCorta, stole... Read More.

Sarasota School Safety Week

Tuesday, April 23

School safety is a top priority and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to get on board. SCSO and the Florida Sheriff’s Association are partnering up all this week to monitor school zones... Read More.

Hit & Run Driver Arrested

Tuesday, April 23

A Jeep ended up heavily damaged and rolled over on its side after a hit-and-run on I-75 Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol arrested 29-year-old Moises Hernandez after he hit a 2019 Grand Cherokee... Read More.

Man Arrested in Bradenton Shooting

Tuesday, April 23

A woman died Monday night, a day after her boyfriend allegedly shot her in Bradenton. On Sunday around 7:20 p.m., Bradenton Police responded to a call around the 1800 bock of 1st Ave E.... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials Looking at Parking Restrictions Targeting the Homeless

Tuesday, April 23

The Charlotte County commission this morning is expected to take up some newly proposed parking restrictions that are targeting the homeless. The Public Works Department is asking the commission to end overnight parking on... Read More.

Three Sarasota Co. Teams Competing in Robotics World Championships

Tuesday, April 23

Three Sarasota County Schools robotics teams are in Louisville, Kentucky this week for the 2019 Vex Robotics World Championship. Two teams from Suncoast Polytechnical High School and one from Brookside Middle School are among... Read More.

Bicyclist Dead Following Monday Crash in Longboat Key

Tuesday, April 23

One person is dead after a fatal crash in Longboat Key yesterday morning. According to police, the accident happened around 1030 am in 5800 block of Gulf Mexico Drive. Officials say a car hit... Read More.

Burglary Suspect Traced Down by K-9 Officers

Monday, April 22

On Sunday night, Manatee County Sheriff’s department tried to detain one suspect, but he fled the scene and was eventually found hiding in-between bushes in Bradenton. they tried to arrest 29-year-old Joshua Roy on... Read More.

Fire Damaged Trailer, Shed & Boat in Naples

Monday, April 22

A fire damaged a trailer in Naples early Monday morning. The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District put out the fire at 64 River Drive in east Naples. the single wide trailer was owned by... Read More.

72 Animals Rescued from ‘Deplorable Conditions’ Inside Port Charlotte Home

Monday, April 22

Six dozen animals were rescued from a Port Charlotte home last week. Officials say 30 cats, ten pigs and piglets, plus reptiles, rats, hamsters and a dog were found living in a small home... Read More.