Charlotte County Getting Bio-Recycling Center

The largest organic by-products recycler in the U.S. has broken ground here in Charlotte County. Synagro's new Charlotte County bio-recycling center will mean hundreds of new eco-friendly jobs, most temporary, and it's expected to... Read More.

Men arrested for exposure at Caspersen Beach Park

An undercover operation had led to the arrests of seven men for exposing themselves at Caspersen Beach Park in Venice. W-T-S-P reports detectives have monitored activity along the trails and near the waterways... Read More.

FL spent $173K extra on security after Zimmerman trial

A month-long protest at the Florida Capitol following the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial is resulting in overtime expenses of nearly $173,000. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Wednesday released a final breakdown... Read More.

Venice Police nab burglary suspect

On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Venice Police Department received a call reporting that an individual had broken the window on a car in the parking lot of CVS, at the corner of U.S. 41... Read More.

One Person Dies After Venice Boat Crash

Venice Police and Fire responded to a boat crash in the Intracoastal Waterway Sunday evening. The police marine patrol arrived at the scene, across the ICW from Venice High School, to find the... Read More.

Nyad close to Key West

Diana Nyad may arrive in Key West this afternoon. She has nearly finished her swim from Cuba to Florida. People can see the vessels accompanying her from the shore.

Florida economy has lost ground since 2000

Florida's economy has lost ground in the last decade. In their annual Labor Day report, F-I-U economists say the state's median income has fallen at a greater pace than the rest of the... Read More.