Boaters Reported Missing In Cape Coral Area
A group of boaters who were supposed to have arrived in Cape Coral have gone missing. A pair of Lee County law enforcement agencies, along with the U.S. Coast Guard went searching for the... Read More.
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Calls Regarding Exotic Cats Sightings Come Up Empty
A number of calls came into the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Thursday night about what was described as "large cats" in the area of Myakka City. Some of the calls said they might be... Read More.
Fake Gold Bars Sold to North Port Pawn Shop
Police in North Port are investigating after someone allegedly sold fake gold bars to a local pawn shop. Police spokesman Josh Taylor told ABC-7 that it appears the case is only a civil matter,... Read More.
Ex-Sarasota Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced in Kidnapping Case
Former Sarasota County Sheriff's Deputy Frank Bybee has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.A Charlotte County judge on Thursday handed down the sentence for the now-disgraced former deputy.Bybee was given 15 years... Read More.
Man Injured After Lawn Mower Collides with SUV in Port Charlotte
One man was seriously injured when he crashed his riding lawn mower into an SUV in Port Charlotte. Police say the unidentified man was driving his lawn tractor on Hollis Avenue near SR-776 when... Read More.
Venice, North Port Police Chief Hammering Out Contract Details
The city of Venice is one step closer to hiring North Port Police Chief Kevin Vespia to help their police department renew its law enforcement accreditation.That application for renewal is due a year from... Read More.
Woman Charged In Fake Bomb Threat Phone Call
A woman has been charged criminally for making a phone call that falsely reported a bomb in Tallahassee. The call was made by 33-year-old Paulletta Higgins to the Florida Department of Children and Families.... Read More.
Three Behind Bars After Fishing Equipment Theft
Three men have been arrested after they were caught on camera stealing fishing equipment from West Marine in Sarasota. The equipment is valued at over $800. Police were called to the property around 2:30... Read More.
Nursing Homes Remain Non-Compliant With New Laws, Say State Officials
Florida regulators say 23 nursing homes are not following new rules put in place after residents died in a South Florida nursing home.
After Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott’s administration pushed through emergency rules that... Read More.
Disaster Recovery Center Open This Weekend in Punta Gorda
Storm survivors in the area can get storm recovery help this weekend in Punta Gorda. A Disaster Recovery Center will open Thursday, November 9 for four days only. Disaster Recovery Centers offer in-person support to individuals and... Read More.