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A Motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 16-year-old motorcyclist on Tuesday. The incident took place in East Englewood. The Florida Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist collided with an SUV making a left turn from South... Read More.

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, The Venice Planning Commission rejected a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that would have created a new and unique “mixed use transitional” future land use designation in North Venice. The property,... Read More.

Here are the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics available for Florida and our area counties, as of noon June 16. Over the past day, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe County has seen the largest increase in... Read More.

The Venice police are investigating a possible drowning of a 50 year old male that took place Sunday at Venice Beach Florida. Venice and Sarasota County fire departments responded to an emergency just after 6... Read More.

Here are the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics available for Florida and our area counties, as of this afternoon. It appears that COVID-19 has shown a surge in our area. Here are the statistics. Total Cases:... Read More.

Clergy, law enforcement, and county and city officials united outside the Charlotte County Justice Center Wednesday. for prayers and positive reflection. Rev. Louis Anderson, president of the NAACP, addressed the crowd saying that “all... Read More.

Venice was ranked No. 13 in a USA Today vote for competition for the favorite coastal town in America. Increased voting placed Venice 10 steps up over the weekend following a social media boost. Those... Read More.

The burn ban has been lifted in Charlotte County. Burning of yard waste (grass clippings, brush, leaves, tree limbs, palm fronds, etc.) is permitted as long as: The pile is less than 8 feet in diameter; You... Read More.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended the statewide moratorium on evictions through July 1. The former ban was scheduled to end at 12:01 a.m. June 2. DeSantis issued the 45 day suspension on evictions and... Read More.

  The West Villagers For Responsible Government has some 2,000 petition signatures to remove the West Villages from North Port. West Villagers for Responsible Government formed as a result of North Port homeowner tax hikes. West... Read More.