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New Process for Getting Legal Pot Business

Friday, April 19

State health officials are preparing to revamp the application process for medical-marijuana businesses, with the hope of issuing up to seven new licenses before the end of the year, Gov. Ron DeSantis' office told... Read More.

Officials Look for Man who Crashed Car into House

Friday, April 19

Deputies are in search of a black male who was the driver of a stolen vehicle that crashed into a duplex in Bradenton on Thursday afternoon.The driver took off on foot and authorities are... Read More.

Foster Parent on Trial for Sex Abuse Found Dead Inside North Port Home

Friday, April 19

A foster parent whose trial began this week on sexual abuse charges has died. Police say Gilberto Rios was charged with sexually abusing a 3-year old girl in his care. In the first three... Read More.

North Port Police Continue to Investigate 2018 Murder

Friday, April 19

Police in North Port are continuing to investigate a murder that took place last year, despite having one person already charged and in custody. Officials searched a home earlier in the week in connection... Read More.

Venice Shuts Down Attractions in Advance of Severe Weather

Friday, April 19

Officials with the city of Venice aren't taking any chances as severe weather is expected across the area later today. The city announced on Thursday that the South Jetty walkway at Humphris Park, the... Read More.

Floridians Could get Break on Hurricane & School Supplies

Thursday, April 18

Floridians could save on hurricane and school supplies under a bill now heading to the Senate floor. The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a bill earlier today to hold a sales tax holiday on... Read More.

Man Crashes into Sarasota Police Car

Thursday, April 18

A Sarasota police officer has suffered minor injuries after his police car was hit earlier this morning by a driver who claimed they could not slow down. The Officer was blocking traffic to investigate a... Read More.

Woman Crashed into Banana Republic Store

Thursday, April 18

A woman was sent to the hospital after she suffered a medical episode and crashed into a Banana Republic store in Lee County this morning. It happened at the Banana Republic at Coconut Point.... Read More.

Englewood Searching for New Fire Chief

Thursday, April 18

Englewood is looking for a new fire chief after current Chief Scott Lane is getting set to leave the department at the end of the month. At a Wednesday meeting, commissioners with the Englewood... Read More.

PGD Sets New Passenger Record in March

Thursday, April 18

Punta Gorda Airport set another new passenger record in March. More than 221,000 passengers flew in and out of the airport, an increase of 15 percent from the same time in 2018. The rapid... Read More.