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Underwater Cleanup Scheduled for Sunday in Venice

Thursday, September 5

A pair of underwater cleanups in Venice are stil scheduled to go on, one coming up this weekend. The underwater cleanup on Sunday will be at Sharky’s Fishing Pier at 9am. Volunteers are still... Read More.

North Port Woman, Son Injured in Highlands Co. Crash

Thursday, September 5

Police in Highlands County are continuing to investigate a crash that injured a North Port woman and her son. Officials on Monday, 26-year old Kessie Menard was driving on SR-70 near L7 Ranch Road... Read More.

Donations Being Accepted to Help Dorian Victims

Thursday, September 5

A number of local organizations up and down the Suncoast are accepting donations to help out those in the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. Sarasota Military Academy is accepting donations at both the Prep Middle... Read More.

Street Repairs Planned for Next Week

Wednesday, September 4

On Monday, Sept. 9 and Tuesday, Sept. 10, a City of Venice contractor will be performing asphalt repairs within the Marina Park and Boat Ramp parking area, located at 301 E. Venice Ave. The... Read More.

Tolls to be Reinstated Along Florida’s Turnpike, Other Roads

Wednesday, September 4

OCOEE, Fla. – During a three-day period, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will resume toll collections on roads that had previously suspended tolls in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. Effective at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, September 5th, tolls on... Read More.

Charlotte Detectives seek info and Reminds about Safety E-Commerce Transactions

Wednesday, September 4

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the location of Jonathan J. Baker (DOB 10/14/82). Baker is a suspect in a theft of jewelry that occurred on August 25th during a... Read More.

Missing Juvenile

Tuesday, September 3

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Detectives are looking for missing juvenile Crystal Rothwell who was last seen in Venice on August 8th 2019. Detectives believe she may be in the Naples area with her boyfriend... Read More.

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Tuesday, September 3

Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect... Read More.

EYE OF CATEGORY 5 DORIAN MOVING LITTLE WHILE OVER GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND…

Monday, September 2

A Hurricane Warning continues for Grand Bahama and the Abacos Islands in the northwestern Bahamas, and on Florida's east coast from Jupiter Inlet to the Volusia/Brevard County Line. A Hurricane Watch continues from north... Read More.

Hurricane Dorian: Hurricane and storm surge warnings issued for Florida’s east coast

Sunday, September 1

The eye of category 5 Hurricane Dorian is crawling over the Abacos Islands in the Bahamas according to the 5 p.m. advisory by the National Hurricane Center. The storm is now heading toward Grand Bahama. Dorian's... Read More.