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Florida’s Full Phase 1 begins Monday, May 18. All 67 counties may now begin re-opening as part of the... Read More.

Sarasota County has decided to cancel ALL programming, reservations, events, leagues, tournaments, drop-ins and use of indoor fitness centers and amenities, regardless of size through... Read More.

The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County will conduct COVID-19 drive-thru testing from 8 a.m. to noon on May 21 at the Venice Community Center, 326... Read More.

Firefighters are saying the fire around Linwood Road and Brig Circle and Boundary Boulevard is under control. Firefighters are still in the area looking for... Read More.

Wildfires in Southwest Florida have shut down Interstate 75 and forced evacuations.A 20-mile stretch of the interstate, also known as Alligator Alley, remain closed Thursday... Read More.

The Diocese of Venice is allowing in-person Catholic masses to resume on May 18, they announced in a release Tuesday. Most Rev. Frank... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (May 12, 2020) – Charlotte County dog-friendly parks with designated areas open for walking your dog on a leash include:Ann &... Read More.

AARON GAINER (08/20/1990) is wanted in connection to an armed robbery. He is considered to be armed and dangerous. GAINER may be in the North Port,... Read More.

National Hurricane Center: An area of low pressure is expected to develop this weekend a couple hundred miles northeast of the Bahamas. Environmental conditions appear conducive... Read More.

Due to unforeseen underground conditions in the intersection of W. Venice Avenue and Harbor Drive, crews will begin replacing underground pipe in the intersection on Wednesday, May 13. Motorists should expect some turning movements prohibited,... Read More.