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A simple traffic stop led to the discovery of a huge marijuana grow operation in Punta Gorda. Over the weekend, a traffic stop done by deputies in Lee County led Charlotte County officials to... Read More.

City of Venice employees are getting ready for a change in their text message archiving policy as it pertains to city-owned devices. The city has contracted with a company called Smarsh, which will archive... Read More.

Gas prices in Southwest Florida continued to fall, just in time for the busy holiday driving season. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice market was $2.35 on Sunday,... Read More.

Gas prices in Southwest Florida continued to fall, just in time for the busy holiday driving season. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice market was $2.35 on Sunday,... Read More.

St. Petersburg police have made three arrests in the murder of a 22-year-old woman. A search warrant was obtained and executed of the home of Robert Butler III, who is an heir to the... Read More.

Roughly 200 out of over 5,500 cruise ship passengers reported cases of stomach flu Saturday. The Royal Caribbean ship was docked at Port Everglades and the passengers were treated with over-the-counter medication. Vomiting and... Read More.

A multiple-vehicle accident from Saturday night on U.S. 41 and River Road injured five hospitals. The accident happened around 7:30 when 36-year-old Jennifer Johns may have ran a red light and was hit by... Read More.

A crime that that took place Friday in Englewood ended with one woman dead and her wife in jail on a murder charge. 48-year-old Jessica Winkler shot 51-year-old Rhiannon Layendecker and put the body... Read More.

At least two people are in serious condition after a multi-vehicle crash on US 41 and River Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, a vehicle traveling north on River... Read More.

A missing, elderly woman was located safe, and sound after an off-duty officer with the North Port Police Department discovered her on Saturday morning. Joyce Jacobs had been reported missing around 1230 Saturday morning.... Read More.