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Charlotte Co. Officials Looking at Parking Restrictions Targeting the Homeless

Tuesday, April 23

The Charlotte County commission this morning is expected to take up some newly proposed parking restrictions that are targeting the homeless. The Public Works Department is asking the commission to end overnight parking on... Read More.

Three Sarasota Co. Teams Competing in Robotics World Championships

Tuesday, April 23

Three Sarasota County Schools robotics teams are in Louisville, Kentucky this week for the 2019 Vex Robotics World Championship. Two teams from Suncoast Polytechnical High School and one from Brookside Middle School are among... Read More.

Bicyclist Dead Following Monday Crash in Longboat Key

Tuesday, April 23

One person is dead after a fatal crash in Longboat Key yesterday morning. According to police, the accident happened around 1030 am in 5800 block of Gulf Mexico Drive. Officials say a car hit... Read More.

Burglary Suspect Traced Down by K-9 Officers

Monday, April 22

On Sunday night, Manatee County Sheriff’s department tried to detain one suspect, but he fled the scene and was eventually found hiding in-between bushes in Bradenton. they tried to arrest 29-year-old Joshua Roy on... Read More.

Fire Damaged Trailer, Shed & Boat in Naples

Monday, April 22

A fire damaged a trailer in Naples early Monday morning. The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District put out the fire at 64 River Drive in east Naples. the single wide trailer was owned by... Read More.

72 Animals Rescued from ‘Deplorable Conditions’ Inside Port Charlotte Home

Monday, April 22

Six dozen animals were rescued from a Port Charlotte home last week. Officials say 30 cats, ten pigs and piglets, plus reptiles, rats, hamsters and a dog were found living in a small home... Read More.

Venice City Council to Vote on $200K Surveillance Camera Plan

Monday, April 22

The Venice City Council tomorrow is set to vote on a nearly quarter-million dollar surveillance video camera setup for the downtown area. Officials say the plan would put eight cameras downtown and three more... Read More.

North Port Man Dead, 4 Injured in North Fort Myers Crash

Monday, April 22

A North Port man has died and four others were injured after a crash Saturday night on US-41 in North Fort Myers. Police say the unnamed 36-year old man was driving a Jeep on... Read More.

Palmetto Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Friday, April 19

A motorcyclist is dead after a collision with a pickup truck Thursday evening in Manatee County. The motorcyclist, Kenneth S. Bauer of Palmetto, was traveling north on U.S. 301, when the Dodge truck turned... Read More.

New Process for Getting Legal Pot Business

Friday, April 19

State health officials are preparing to revamp the application process for medical-marijuana businesses, with the hope of issuing up to seven new licenses before the end of the year, Gov. Ron DeSantis' office told... Read More.