Two Injured in US-41 Wreck in North Port

An elderly man was injured Wednesday morning after he failed to stop for traffic along US-41 in North Port. Police say 69-year old Louis Cochia was driving a Corvette north on 41 near Ortiz... Read More.

FWC Changes Fishing Regulations Due to Red Tide

Florida wildlife officials have decided to change fishing rules for snook and redfish through 2019 due to widespread toxic red tide algae. During its meeting Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission expanded... Read More.

Man Electrocuted in Charlotte Harbor

A man working at the River Club community in Charlotte Harbor has died after being electrocuted. The sheriff's office says Leslie Morse, 43, was land clearing on the property near Oakview Drive and Westchester... Read More.

Crash Leaves Three Injured in North Port

A 69-year-old man was seriously injured this morning in a crash in North Port. Around 7:30am, troopers say Louis Cochia was driving north in the left lane on U.S. 41, south of Ortiz Blvd, when... Read More.

New Hearing Impaired Law

A new law set to take effect Monday will allow hearing impaired people to voluntarily identify themselves as such when they register vehicles. The idea, which came from a Tallahassee police officer whose son... Read More.