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Wednesday could be the coldest night of the winter in Southwest Florida as a blast of arctic air blows through the area. The National Weather Service says the temperatures could be as low as... Read More.

Flights between Punta Gorda and Trenton, New Jersey on Allegiant Air will be allowed to continue, that after a court's ruling this month. The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit dismissed... Read More.

Two women were injured after a crash on Englewood Road in Sarasota County on Monday. Police say an elderly Venice woman turned in front of a Ford F-350 near the intersection with Loyola Road... Read More.

Gas prices jumped a nickel overnight across the Suncoast Tuesday, as the local market seems to be finally responding to higher oil prices. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the... Read More.

The cause of death of a 42-year-old woman who died hours after a casino shuttle boat caught fire in Florida will be determined through a scheduled autopsy today. Carrie Dempsey died Sunday while being... Read More.

A woman accused of a hit-and-run accident involving an eight-year-old in Fort Myers was set for court today. Laura Ashley Wood faces charges that include three counts of hit-and-run, reckless driving and driving with... Read More.

The North Port Police Department arrested Dontae Lamar Stanley Jr 21-year-old for his role in the shooting death of 19-yr-old Trent Bartol-Thomas, also known as Trent Joseph. Stanley is listed as homeless and has... Read More.

This is now week two of the state legislature's final 60-day session with plans to address the ongoing opioid epidemic. A Senate committee is considering bill SB 8, a bill aimed to fight the... Read More.

The Wildlife Center of Venice is preparing its new home, just a stone's throw away from their current location. 14 years ago, the foundation started on a property off Border Road in Venice and... Read More.

In the wake of Irma, storms are a major priority on the Florida Legislature’s agenda this year following the storm's rampage across most of the state. Lawmakers will consider proposals ranging from making evacuations... Read More.