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It turns out the city of North Port won't be getting a new police chief immediately after Kevin Vespia retires, after all. After an open house last Monday that saw the four finalists meet... Read More.

US-41 was closed for parts of Tuesday afternoon after a gas leak caused both road closures and evacuations. A large gas line was severed in the 1700 block of Tamiami Trail near Shamrock Blvd.... Read More.

The old Classic's Steakhouse building on Tamiami Trail could soon be developed into a new property. The developer, Mike Miller, told ABC-7 he wants to purchase two addition nearby properties- including the Masonic Lodge-... Read More.

Monday, WENG Radio told you about the boardwalk and picnic tables that were set on fire Sunday at Service Club Park had recently been renovated to the tune of $350,000. It appears that the... Read More.

The three men accused of dragging a shark behind a boat and capturing the act on video are expected in court. One man has waived his appearance connected with the July incident and the... Read More.

The Legislature also voted Monday to strip USF-Sarasota Manatee of its accreditation, which is not independent status. Currently, USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF St. Petersburg are considered independent universities for academic purposes. The glaring issue... Read More.

A proposal that would allow a number of teachers to carry weapons has been changed in the Florida Senate. The Senate also passed a school security package that would also have gun restrictions attached... Read More.

A boil water advisory remains in effect for residents in the 700 block of Cadiz Road in Venice. Around 2 yesterday afternoon, a contractor hit a water main, causing a water outage. Residents in... Read More.

The Sarasota County School Board and Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association are set to vote on their two-year salary contract later today. The two sides reached an agreement last month after both settled for extremely differing... Read More.

A new principal has been chosen to lead Lemarque Elementary School in North Port. Troy Thompson will take over on April 2, pending school board approval. He's currently the assistant principal of Emma E.... Read More.