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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 morning from just west of Collier Boulevard to State... 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 J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida, said... 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 & Chuck Dever Regional Park Bayshore Live Oak Park Cape... 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, Port Charlotte, or Punta Gorda area. If you... 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 for this system to acquire some subtropical characteristics as... 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.

Coronavirus Update Official Statement - 2020 Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival “Staff and board members of Suncoast Charities for Children are currently working closely with local & state government officials to review options related to... Read More.

    Out of work Floridians will need to request benefits every 2 weeks through unemployment website. Florida’s troubled unemployment website is down for maintenance again this morning. To receive your unemployment benefits you will need to check... Read More.

This weekend might not be the best to ride ATVs on other people’s private property or public roadways. NPPD will be conducting off-road enforcement in the Yorkshire and North Port Estate areas. Don’t get... Read More.

As of 11 a.m. Saturday, there have been 40,001 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 38,926 Florida residents and 1,075 non-Florida residents. There are 1,715 deaths reported and... Read More.