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Unlicensed Contractors Busted in a Sarasota Sting

Tuesday, April 16

Six people who the sheriff's office says were doing contract work without a license are facing charges following a string operation in Sarasota County. Detectives teamed up with the Sarasota County Building Department, the... Read More.

One Injured in Sarasota Co. School Bus Accident

Tuesday, April 16

A child was injured Monday when a school bus carrying ten kids was involved in an accident yesterday afternoon. Officials say the bus rear-ended another car in front of Wilkinson Elementary School on Wilkinson... Read More.

Trial of North Port Foster Parent Begins Tuesday

Tuesday, April 16

The trial of a 64-year-old North Port foster parent begins today- Gilberto Rios is charged with sexually and physically abusing a 3-year old girl back in 2015. Rios and his wife have fostered four... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Sheriff Defends Decision to Close South County Substation

Tuesday, April 16

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight last night defended his decision to close down the public access desk at the south Sarasota County Substation at a town hall meeting at the South Venice Civic Association.... Read More.

Manatee Rescued

Monday, April 15

An 800-pound manatee was rescued from a drainage ditch off Summerlin Road and Brantley Road this morning. South Trail fire crews, Fort Myers police officers, Lee County deputies, and FWC officers worked to save... Read More.

Sarasota is Giving Away Free Trees

Monday, April 15

The city of Sarasota is giving away hundreds of free trees and you can sign up today! Starting tonight at midnight, you can reserve your free trees as part of this year’s community canopy... Read More.

Sarasota Bay Cleanup

Monday, April 15

The Sarasota Bay clean up received a positive reaction on social media. Over 100 volunteers helped get up to 1,240 pounds of trash pulled from the Sarasota Bay over the weekend and 80 pounds... Read More.

Venice Planning Commission Hosting Meeting Wed. Regarding Changes to Development Regulations

Monday, April 15

The Venice Planning Commission this week is hosting its next workshop on proposed changes to the city land development regulations. That meeting is at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Venice Community Center. The workshop... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Commissioners Delay Choosing Site for Fire Station on Don Pedro Island

Monday, April 15

Commissioners in Charlotte Co. last week put on hold a decision to recommend a location for a new fire station on Don Pedro Island. A number of residents of the island spoke out against... Read More.

North Port Man Charged with DUI Manslaughter After Fatal I-75 Crash

Monday, April 15

A North Port man is facing charges after police say his drunk driving -or lack of driving- caused the death of a 63-year old woman. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 26-year old Nicolas... Read More.