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Port Charlotte HS Student Arrested for Threats Against Teacher

Friday, April 26

A Port Charlotte High School student was arrested on Wednesday he posted drawings on Instagram depicting violence against a teacher. 18-year old Eric Eastman was charged with 'sending a written threat to kill' after... Read More.

Dangers of Human Trafficking to be Taught in Florida Schools

Thursday, April 25

Children in Florida public schools would be taught about the dangers and warning signs of human trafficking under a bill passed by the state House. The vote was 112-0 earlier today for the bill... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Taken into Custody on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Thursday, April 25

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office worked with U.S. Marshals to take a man into custody who they say sexually abused children around a decade ago.Phillip Lindner, 42, of Port Charlotte was taken into custody... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials Investigating 160K Gallon Wastewater Spill

Thursday, April 25

Charlotte County officials are investigating what they're calling the largest wastewater spill so far this year. At least 160,000 gallons of raw wastewater made its way out of a broken pipe last week in... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Commission Adds, Lowers Speed Limit on 6 Dozen Streets

Thursday, April 25

The Charlotte County Commission this week agreed to lower a number of area speed limits. The board voted on the changes based on a combination of citizen complaints and recommendations from both county engineers... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Sued Over “Bad Water Quality”

Thursday, April 25

Sarasota County is being sued by a trio of environmental groups over what they claim is "bad water quality." Suncoast Waterkeeper, Our Children’s Earth Foundation and Ecological Rights Foundation claim a faulty storm sewer... Read More.

Cancer Benefits for Florida Firefighters

Wednesday, April 24

Cancer would be treated like an on-the-job injury for Florida firefighters and they'd receive a new package of benefits under a bill the Senate unanimously passed Tuesday. The bill would provide firefighters with cancer... Read More.

Venice Municipal Fishing Pier to Close for Repairs May 13

Wednesday, April 24

Nearly two years after it was damaged during Hurricane Irma, the city of Venice is set to repair the Venice Municipal Fishing Pier in the coming weeks. The extensive repair project includes removing and... Read More.

Venice Fire Dept. to Take Over EMS Services from Sarasota County

Wednesday, April 24

After months of debate, Venice city leaders Tuesday night voted to have the Venice Fire Department take over all EMS calls from Sarasota County starting next fall. A recent study found that in two-thirds... Read More.

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.