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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.

Study Names Suncoast ‘Most Dangerous Place in Florida’ for DUI Crashes

Thursday, April 18

The Sarasota metro area has been named the most dangerous place in Florida for alcohol-related car accidents. The Suncoast has averaged more than 12 DUI deaths per 100,000 residents over the last three years.... Read More.

Police Drone Bill is Moving

Wednesday, April 17

Law enforcement agencies in Florida could use drones for more purposes under legislation passed unanimously by the state House earlier today.Under the measure passed 114-0 , drones could be used to monitor crowds of... Read More.

Florida Legislature Aims to Move Legal Smoking Age to 21

Wednesday, April 17

The minimum age for Floridians to possess tobacco and vaping products that deliver nicotine would rise from 18 to 21 under legislation a state House committee readied Tuesday for a floor vote. The measure... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Considering Dropping Speed Limit on Fruitland Ave.

Wednesday, April 17

Charlotte County commissioners next week will consider a resolution that would see the speed limit along Fruitland Avenue dropped to 25 miles per hour. The two-mile stretch of road is a common shortcut people... Read More.

North Port Officials Uncover 20 Tons of Dumped Garbage

Wednesday, April 17

Police in North Port are investigating after they found more than 20 tons of dumped garbage, including at least 70 tires. City workers found the dump site on the east side of town. Officials... Read More.

Sarasota Police Crack Down on Drivers who dont Stop for School Buses

Tuesday, April 16

Sarasota Police are cracking down on drivers who aren't stopping for school buses. Officials staked out at a problem area near Girls Inc. on South Tuttle Avenue. In just thirty minutes, police handed out seventeen... Read More.

Police Look for Man who Stole $40,000 Ring

Tuesday, April 16

Deputies are looking for a man accused of stealing a $40,000 diamond ring from Tiara Fine Jewelry inside the Coconut Point Hyatt Monday. Investigators said the man asked to see the ring from... Read More.

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.