DeSantis is Going to Israel
In his quest to become the most "pro-Israel" governor in the nation, Gov. Ron DeSantis this month will lead a first-ever Florida Cabinet meeting in Israel as part of a week-long trip in which... Read More.
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Man Wanted in Connection with Venice Home Burglaries
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has released a surveillance video image of a person of interest wanted in connection with at least four home burglaries in Venice.
Two of the homes that were robbed... Read More.
Charlotte Co. Commissioners OK $600K on Various Projects
Charlotte County commissioners last week approved more than $600,000 worth of projects, including $200,000 for a beach renourishment project for Manasota Key.
The 8-year long project is expected to cost $37.5 million, of which... Read More.
Walmart Raising Smoking Minimum Age
Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21 in all its U.S. stores in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors.
It will also stop... Read More.
Man Not Arrested After Asking if he Could Pawn his Child
Police in Sarasota say a 43-year-old father will not face charges after asking a clerk from a local jewelry store if he could pawn his infant child. Officials say the father walked into the... Read More.
Dog Virus Spreading in Lee County
A nasty virus that could kill your dogs is spreading through Lee County. The parvovirus spreads when dogs come into contact with dirt contaminated with feces. The dogs then track it into the house,... Read More.
Sexual Assault Arrest in Bradenton
A man has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a woman who was sleeping at a bus stop in downtown Bradenton. Police took 21-year-old Henry Bradley III into custody Tuesday night and charged... Read More.
Gas Prices Rise By 6 Cents Across Florida, Top $2.77 Per Gallon
Gas prices are set to rise as we get closer to summer, but what they are doing right now is fluctuating.
AAA reports that the national gas price average at $2.89- a penny more... Read More.
Woman Pulls Gator From Pants During Charlotte Co. Traffic Stop
Charlotte Co Sheriff’s officials say a Florida woman pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop.
The Charlotte County sheriff’s deputy stopped a pickup truck Monday afternoon after it ran a... Read More.
Salvation Army Closes on Permanent Home in North Port
The Salvation Army has closed on a purchase of a 12 acre property in North Port, its first-ever permanent home in the city.
The former church property at 14600 Tamiami Trail will eventually be... Read More.