Venice Ends Fight of Payments from Neal Communities

The Venice City Council on Tuesday ended its attempt to enforce payment of "extraordinary mitigation fees" paid by Neal Communities for land the city annexed. The Herald-Tribune reports that under the agreement reached yesterday,... Read More.

Sarasota Teen Arrested for Robbery

One teenager is in custody after attempted robbery with a firearm in Sarasota. Roshon Mae, Jr., 19, of Sarasota, has been arrested by the Sarasota Police Department Street Crimes Unit and is facing charges of... Read More.

8 Year Old Girl Dies in Hit & Run

An 8-year-old girl who died following a hit-and-run in Cape Coral this morning has been identified. Police said Layla Aiken was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Northeast 3rd Avenue and Northeast... Read More.

No Injuries at North Port House Fire

No injuries have been reported following a house fire in North Port. The North Port Police Department responded to a fully engulfed house fire, around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, in the 3300 block of Avanti... Read More.