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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution in a Florida case, according to court documents released Thursday. Kraft’s attorney Jack Goldberger filed the... Read More.

A fight that broke out in a Naples shopping center parking lot ended with a man getting stabbed in the back several times with a knife. At 1:24 p.m. Wednesday, a call came... Read More.

The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday approved a measure requiring federal background checks for all firearms sales and transfers. It's the first major gun control legislation considered by Congress in nearly 25 years. Among the... Read More.

Police in Venice arrested a local gas station owner on charges of running an illegal gambling operation. Officials arrested 63-year-old Ahmed Siddique of Venice after finding three casino style machines at the front of... Read More.

Experts say the red tide that plagued Florida’s coastline for 15 months is one of the five worst toxic algae events in the state’s recorded history. State lawmakers from southwest Florida met with scientists... Read More.

The Suncoast Blood Bank is now offering scholarships or grants to high school seniors who go through a screening process and donate at least three times. But that may be easier said than done.... Read More.

While the Venice Fire Department and Sarasota County share the duties of fighting fires in Venice, the city is now confident that they want to take back their ambulance services and do it all... Read More.

A nearly two-hour long special meeting on alleviating overcrowding in Sarasota County jails ended with no concrete plans to change any current jailing or punishment methods. Despite the number of arrests being down, the... Read More.

Four Charlotte County firefighters were presented with the prestigious Medal Of Valor for their lifesaving efforts last night. Battalion Chief Michael Clements, Lt. Amy Judy, Lt. John Kelly, and Firemedic Nick Miller all received... Read More.

Police in Venice remain on the hunt for a suspect in a shooting that happened overnight Tuesday at PGT Custom Windows + Doors. Around 1230 yesterday morning, an employee told police he was in... Read More.