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The latest federal tax bill passed in Washington...will end up costing the taxpayers of Sarasota County. Earlier this month, the county took out 21.6 million in bonds to help pay for the Braves' new... Read More.

A school-aged girl returning from a party received quite a scare in her Port Charlotte bedroom Tuesday. The girl returned home on Dennis Avenue when she was woken up by a man apparently looking... Read More.

A North Port caregiver convicted of attempted murder has been sentenced to 38 years in the beating of a World War II veteran last year. 47-year-old Elena Erickson was a long term caregiver of... Read More.

The man who police say killed his girlfriend, then tried to light her van on fire on I-75, will have his trial in Hillsborough County. Police say Michael Clark, of Brandon, killed his girlfriend,... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man faces up to 14 years in prison after being found guilty Tuesday of felony assault and strangulation, misdemeanor assault and noncriminal harassment for a series of attacks on a woman... Read More.

A 2-month-old girl is in serious condition after a bizarre accident in Venice. According to Sarasota County deputies, the baby was on a bed when 34-year old George Glushenko threw a phone onto the... Read More.

Last week, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on Disston Avenue in Punta Gorda. Four occupants, including a special needs adult were interviewed. Investigators found a marijuana cultivation operation... Read More.

A semi-truck hit and killed a woman who had pulled over on I-75 this morning. The accident happened on exit 193 when a vehicle with three people stopped to secure some cargo in the... Read More.

The City of Venice is beefing up its generator supply to the tune of $160 thousand. Officials figured out the generator supply was not sufficient during Hurricane Irma. The generators were unable to power... Read More.

The Florida Department of Agriculture has recognized a pair of Manatee County Schools for giving students nutritional options, as well as promoting activity outside the classroom. Ballard Elementary and Kinnan Elementary are the two,... Read More.