New State Law Gives Homeowners Control Over Beach
A new state law that goes into effect later this summer could have a big effect on where you park your towel on the sand.
The law signed by Governor Scott enforces homeowners' rights... Read More.
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Gator Season Returns As 11-Foot Alligator Found in Sarasota County Pool
It's gator season again, and one Sarasota County homeowner found out the hard way.
Over the weekend, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office posted images of a gator found in a pool late Friday.
The Florida... Read More.
Historic Longboat Key Home Set for Demolition
One of the most historic houses on Longboat Key is facing the wrecking ball after nearly 100 years.
The Rufus P. Jordan home in Longbeach on the island's north end stood and survived the... Read More.
Punta Gorda Police Arrest Men with Ties to ATM Skimmers
Two men were arrested by police in Punta Gorda last week, who had been linked to ATM skimmers.
The men were arrested trying to use fraudulent charges at Publix and Circle K on Tamiami... Read More.
Gov Scott Touts Environmental Projects in Visit to Mote
Governor Rick Scott made a stop on the Suncoast Thursday to highlight some of his environmental projects and investments.
The governor stopped by Mote Marine Laboratory to talk about specific parts of the nearly $89B... Read More.
Employee Stops Would-Be Robbery at Charlotte County Publix
Three people are wanted by deputies in Charlotte County after they nearly walked out with more than $400 worth of items from a grocery store. Police say a man first walked into the Publix... Read More.
Environmentalists Ask Scott To Veto Wastewater Bill
Treated wastewater is at the center of a discussion that has environmentalists pointing the finger at Gov. Rick Scott to veto a piece of legislation. The law could allow water to be pumped underground... Read More.
Manatee Temperature Change Takes New Turn
A new method has been made available to determine temperature changes in manatees that are rehabbing or have been rescued. The information, found in a research paper in the Journal of Comparative Physiology is... Read More.
Roadblock Continues In North Port Widening Project
North Port residents have heard it all too often and the discussion about widening Price Boulevard between Sumter and Toledo Blade boulevards continues down a dead end road. Tuesday night, the North Port City... Read More.
School Security Responsibility Fight Continues
Now that the new age of school security has become a reality, school districts and law enforcement continues to battle about the cost and who will pay for the sweeping changes. The cities of... Read More.
