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Florida Gov. Rick Scott has sent a letter to school superintendents and board members, discussing what he wants regarding school security upgrades. Scott said that by May 1, the Florida Department of Education will... Read More.

The Florida Constitution Revision Commission, the group that has the ability to rewrite the state constitution has a list of 25 items it will consider between now and May. Changes made to the constitution... Read More.

A large fire in Lee County caused 911 lines to light up from the southern portions of Charlotte County on Sunday. Officials told ABC-7 the smoke that enveloped much of southern Charlotte County was... Read More.

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline shot up 7 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $2.66. The increase brings the price of gas to 32 cents a gallon higher than... Read More.

A brush fire in North Port burned around 10 acres of vacant land late Sunday afternoon. Fire and rescue crews responded to the area of Havelock Avenue and Snover Avenue off of North Chamberlain... Read More.

The Rialto on the island of Venice will be closed to traffic from the exit off Business 41 to Sovrano Road at the entrance to the ER at Venice Regional Bayfront Health starting today... Read More.

The Sarasota County School Board approved putting off-duty deputies in elementary schools starting in April, but a money issue caught many off guard at Thursday's meeting. Administrators are now tasked with having to find... Read More.

North Port City Manager Peter Lear has appointed Captain Chris Morales as Interim Police Chief. Current North Port Police Chief Kevin Vespia is set to retire next week. The City is searching for Chief... Read More.

After a month long investigation, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant that resulted in the arrest of eight people. The arrests happened Thursday at 2217 Ednor Ave, in Port... Read More.

Officials with the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department are warning beachgoers about Portuguese Man O' Wars that are washing up on Suncoast beaches. ABC-7 says Sarasota County Lifeguards have reported that... Read More.