Growth Plan For Venice Approved, 5-2
The plan for the growth of Venice has been approved after years of discussion. The plan that is designed to affect the city for at least the next decade was approved Tuesday by a... Read More.
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High School Hoops Coach Arrested For Fatal Hit-And-Run
A high school basketball coach at Southwest Florida Christian Academy has been arrested for his part with a fatal hit-and-run accident that took the life of 53-year-old Helen Heastie. The Fort Myers Police Department... Read More.
Former YMCA Childcare Director Busted For Stealing
A former employee of a Sarasota YMCA has been arrested for stealing from the childcare program. Samantha Banting was with the company as childcare director since September of 2013 and was in charge of... Read More.
Fired Officer Wants Pension From City Of Punta Gorda
The officer who accidentally killed a bystander during a public event has decided to sue the City of Punta Gorda to receive his pension. Lee Coel was denied by a police officers' pension board... Read More.
Swimmer Has Close Call With Shark At North Jetty
A real-life Jaws situation happened to a swimmer in the gulf over the weekend. The shark sighting happened between the North Jetty in Venice and Nokomis Beach, according to the Venice Gondolier. Witnesses say... Read More.
Police Looking For Information Regarding Fugitive
A fugitive is being sought by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. The fugitive's name is Craig Markgraff and he is wanted for a probation violation on charges stemming from burglary and fleeing. Markgraff has... Read More.
Deputy Cited In Traffic Accident
The Florida Highway Patrol cited a Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputy after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. The crash happened on Willimington Blvd and Claremont Drive around 12:30 in the afternoon.... Read More.
New Information Released In Missing Boy Case
New details have been released about the disappearance of 14-year-old Sarasota resident Jabez Spann. According to the Herald Tribune, information in a report says that Spann may have witnessed the death of 31-year-old Travis... Read More.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Ends Friday
Hurricane Irma survivors have until midnight tonight (Friday) to register for FEMA disaster assistance. If you still need to find out about if the government can help go to disasterassistance.gov. Residents and small business... Read More.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Deputy Resigns Amid Battery Complaint
A deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has resigned after a domestic disturbance that took place on Wednesday night. Deputy Jeff Bliss was arrested for battery against his wife and was with the... Read More.
