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Fire crews were out in force yesterday outside of Venice Regional Bayfront Health Hospital, but there was no emergency. Rather, firefighters from across the state are in Venice this week for ladder training. They... Read More.

14 new school resource deputies will be on the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for next school year. Sheriff Tom Knight announced the move Wednesday as part of Governor Rick Scott's orders for new security... Read More.

The deadline to pay Sarasota County property taxes in Sarasota County is Saturday. Payments must be made online, in-person, or postmarked by the weekend. Those who waited until the last minute missed out on... Read More.

31-year-old Ashley Baird was arrested this past Saturday for the possession of counterfeit narcotics. Baird was pulled over in Nokomis for driving the wrong way down a street. After searching the car, drug paraphernalia,... Read More.

North Port and Venice residents will have a new representative in the House of Representatives after Congressman Tom Rooney announced he will retire. Rooney represents Florida's 17th District and has done so since 2013... Read More.

North Port residents will have a new fire chief soon and Wednesday evening all candidates will be in the same place. A meet and greet will take place the North Port City Hall between... Read More.

The State of Florida plans to increase workers compensation benefits for first responders. The change would allow coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder for the responders. Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that will allow emergency... Read More.

The City of Venice is looking to upgrade security and hurricane preparations at the city's drinking water plant. Assistant Utilities Director John Monville told ABC-7 he wants to replace barbed wire, fencing, and security... Read More.

After out-of-town debris removal companies left areas waiting after Hurricane Irma, Sarasota County officials are hoping to contract with local debris removal companies before hurricane season starts. The county is also hoping educate the... Read More.

On the eve of baseball's opening day, the Braves have announced they will open up storefront offices in North Port to give residents a chance to take a 'virtual tour' of the new complex... Read More.