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Be A Holiday Hero For Nesting Sea Turtles and Shorebirds
FWC Urges Beachgoers to Protect Nesting Wildlife Over Holiday Weekend
As Floridians gear up for the Fourth of July holiday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is... Read More.
Sandbag Stations Open Today in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (July 2, 2025) — In advance of anticipated storms this week, two Gulf Coast Florida counties have opened free, self‑service sandbag stations today to help residents protect their homes.
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New Laws Take Effect in Florida Today (July 1, 2025)
New Laws Take Effect in Florida Today (July 1, 2025)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 1, 2025) – Over 120 new state laws, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, officially go into effect... Read More.
CLOSING JULY 7: Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery Program Survey.
CLOSING JULY 7: Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery Program Survey.
Homeowners impacted by hurricanes Ian, Debby, Helene and/or Milton are invited to apply for assistance through the Resilient SRQ Housing... Read More.
Skunk Ape Sighted In Charlotte County…What?
Summer Skunk Ape Hunt
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (June 24, 2025) – Do you believe in the Skunk Ape? Whether you're a true believer or just love a good local legend,... Read More.
Traffic Plan Released For North Port’s Freedom Festival at Cool Today Park
Traffic plan released for North Port’s Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park
NORTH PORT, FL — City officials have released the following traffic plan for travel to and from the City of North Port’s annual Freedom... Read More.
Teen Driver Killed After Truck Plunges Into Venice Canal; Alligators Delay Recovery
On Sunday morning, June 22, emergency crews from the Venice Police Department and Venice Fire Rescue responded to a call at 6:52 a.m. regarding a submerged vehicle in the Cow Pen Slough... Read More.
The City of Venice’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Display To Light Up The Skies
will light up the Gulf skies on Friday, July 4, at approximately 9:15 p.m. The show will launch from North Brohard Beach, just north of the Venice Fishing Pier, and is professionally conducted... Read More.