Animal Cruelty Bill Signed Into Law

Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill into law Thursday aimed at increasing penalties for animal abusers. The bill is called Ponce's Law and will allow a judge to eliminate the option of someone convicted... Read More.

2018 Hurricane Season Described As Active

Major Hurricanes are in the forecast for hurricane season, according to forecasters at Colorado State University. The forecasters believe that 14 named storms will be present, with 70 days being categorized as storm days.... Read More.

Sarasota County Puts Recreational Burn Ban in Place

Sarasota County has issued a recreational burn ban effective immediately. Because of dry weather and low humidity, the atmosphere is primed for wildfires. Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier has banned all burning, including... Read More.

Fire Danger Back In Sarasota County

The cities of North Port and Venice, as well as Sarasota County have all determined that fire conditions now exist due to the extreme drought and with that an increase in the threat of... Read More.