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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is reporting the accidental shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. It happened Thursday night in Myakka City when the boy was trying to get some animals off his property... Read More.

The man accused of committing arson and starting multiple fires in Charlotte County was the son of a deputy killed in the line of duty, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. 21-year-old Brandon... Read More.

Two Anna Maria City employees have lost their jobs after removing two planks from the city pier while on the job and giving them to the families who sponsored them. Now, people in the... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Punta Gorda Police Department 911 Centers are now capable of receiving text messages. Texting the number 9-1-1 is only to be used in the event that someone is... Read More.

More than 350,000 Puerto Ricans have made the trip to Florida to start new lives after Hurricane Maria swept through their homeland. Now, Florida Gov. Rick Scott is announcing a partnership with the Puerto... Read More.

Police in Siesta Key have arrested a 27-year old man in connection with a string of car break-ins. Witnesses told police they saw the man, Devon Knight, checking for unlocked car doors in the... Read More.

The Wings of Freedom Tour is coming back to Venice Municipal Airport this weekend. Attendees will be able to tour a B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell bombers and full dual control P-51... Read More.

Last week, the Florida Senate voted unanimously to end child marriage in the state and set the minimum age of marriage at 18, with no exceptions. This week, the House Judiciary Committee amended the... Read More.

A Wisconsin company is continuing to be a part of Southwest Florida with its fourth apartment complex in the area. The latest project, called Springs, is a 256-unit complex in Port Charlotte that is... Read More.

More problems between the city of Venice and Sarasota County, this time regarding park maintenance. An agreement that was put together between the parties was rejected by Venice City Manager Ed Lavallee due to... Read More.