Britto Gets Charges Modified

A capital charge is changed in an area case. Officials tell reporters the woman arrested after stabbing her boyfriend to death last month had her charge amended to manslaughter, rather than murder. Prosecutors say... Read More.

Water Rates To Go Up

Look for an increase in your water bill. Charlotte County commissioners vote to increase combined water and sewer rates, starting at 7 percent by April, followed by four more yearly increases. It’s been more... Read More.

Man Killed After Falling out of U-Haul Truck

A man was killed this morning on I-75 South in Venice. Florida Highway Patrol says a U-Haul truck was driving southbound near milemarker 190 around 10:30am when the passenger noticed the door was not... Read More.

A Plan for Uninsured Florida Kids

Florida may have a plan to address the increasing number of children who do not have health insurance. The state Agency for Health Care Administration wants $16.3 million to help insure an additional 22,000... Read More.

Jimenez Executed

More than 26 years after murdering a Miami-Dade County woman during a burglary of her home, Death Row inmate Jose Antonio Jimenez was executed by lethal injection late Thursday at Florida State Prison.

Sarasota Co. Police Investigating Bomb Threats

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, along with dozens of others nationwide, are continuing to investigating a series of email bomb threats that were received yesterday. Police say they are taking each individual case seriously,... Read More.

Sarasota Felon Sentenced to Five Years

A Sarasota felon has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing nearly four tons of explosive fuses. Court records say 57-year-old Marc Jason Levene, of Sarasota, was sentenced Wednesday in Tampa federal... Read More.

More Road Contruction in Manatee County

If you’re tired of seeing road construction in our area, bad news, it won’t be done anytime soon. The Florida Department of Transportation expects to be very busy over the next couple of years.... Read More.