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Here are the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics available for Florida and our area counties, as of this afternoon. It appears that COVID-19 has shown a surge in our area. Here are the statistics. Total Cases:... Read More.

Clergy, law enforcement, and county and city officials united outside the Charlotte County Justice Center Wednesday. for prayers and positive reflection. Rev. Louis Anderson, president of the NAACP, addressed the crowd saying that “all... Read More.

Venice was ranked No. 13 in a USA Today vote for competition for the favorite coastal town in America. Increased voting placed Venice 10 steps up over the weekend following a social media boost. Those... Read More.

The burn ban has been lifted in Charlotte County. Burning of yard waste (grass clippings, brush, leaves, tree limbs, palm fronds, etc.) is permitted as long as: The pile is less than 8 feet in diameter; You... Read More.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended the statewide moratorium on evictions through July 1. The former ban was scheduled to end at 12:01 a.m. June 2. DeSantis issued the 45 day suspension on evictions and... Read More.

  The West Villagers For Responsible Government has some 2,000 petition signatures to remove the West Villages from North Port. West Villagers for Responsible Government formed as a result of North Port homeowner tax hikes. West... Read More.

PUNTA GORDA — The Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda opened Friday after being closed for months in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum, located at 900 W. Marion Ave., will operate from... Read More.

The Englewood Beach Waterfest Board of Directors, and the OPA Racing (Offshore Powerboat Association) organizers are working closely together on the vision for the World Championship race, currently scheduled to take place this Fall... Read More.

  The Sarasota county school district will be operating as business as usual on July 13th.  Interim superintendent of schools Mitsi Corcoran discussed with school board members the various plans the district is preparing for... Read More.

Flood Watch is issued for Southwest Florida, including the following areas: Through 8 a.m. Friday morning Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, DeSoto counties. Also, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Sarasota, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Palm... Read More.