String of Gas Station Robberies
Two suspects are on the loose after robbing a gas station in Bradenton early this morning. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says around 3:19 a.m. deputies were called to a robbery at the Speedway... Read More.
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Venice Rolls Out Online Parking Survey
The city of Venice has introduced a new survey to look at parking in the downtown business district.
The survey is open to the public and covers issues like paid vs. free parking, signage,... Read More.
North Port Police Searching for Gas Station Robber
Police in North Port are looking for four men they say robbed a gas station there, before heading to Manatee County and robbing another gas station.
Around 4am Saturday, surveillance video showed four men... Read More.
Gov. DeSantis Announces Red Tide Task Force
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reorganization of a Red Tide Task Force in Englewood today. Implementation of the task force will cost $4.8 million, according to DeSantis. The task force will consist of 11... Read More.
Sarasota Man Faces 800 Counts of Child Porn
A Sarasota man is facing more than 800 counts of possession of child pornography.
In January, detectives searched a home on Webber Street, confiscating a computer and thumb drive from 39-year-old James Geenen. Sarasota Police... Read More.
No Swim Advisory lifted
That ‘No Swim Advisory’ we told you about yesterday, has been lifted at North Jetty Beach in Sarasota County. Testing results received today showed the water once again meets EPA and state recreational water... Read More.
Sarasota Man Charged with Manslaughter
A 21-year-old man from Sarasota has been charged with manslaughter after deputies say he sold fentanyl, leading to the death of the person who used it.
In May 2018, the sheriff's office was called to... Read More.
Universal Orlando Set to Expand to Fourth Theme Park
Universal Orlando officials say the resort is doubling in size with plans for a fourth theme park, but they are offering almost no information on when it will open, what it will hold or... Read More.
Air Ambulance Company Suing Punta Gorda Airport
An air ambulance company is suing the Punta Gorda Airport and Charlotte County Airport Authority after getting contaminated jet fuel back in May.
Air Trek filed papers this week for a "notice of intent... Read More.
Venice Challenger Baseball Coach Wins Little League Award
Less than a month after Venice Challenger baseball broke ground on their future fields off of Gulf Coast Boulevard, came more good news for the organization.
Their coach, Rich Carroll, was named one of... Read More.