Sarasota County Jail Nearly At Capacity

There's a warning coming from Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight to county commissioners- the jail is almost at capacity. Knight said that means the county will have to make a decision- build a new... Read More.

Venice Pier Close to Temporary Reopening

The Venice Pier may be reopening sooner rather than later. City leaders decided to hire an emergency contractor to make minor repairs to the pier to get it reopened within the next few weeks.... Read More.

Florida Dems Introduce Bills In Wake of Hurricane Irma

Florida’s Democratic lawmakers are rolling out a package of bills to address problems exposed during Hurricane Irma. The bills will include proposed legislation to require more stringent oversight of nursing homes and their emergency plans.... Read More.

Venice Library Gets $1M Donation, New Name

The new Venice library has picked up a $1 million donation from a local philanthropist. Bill Jervey, Jr. committed to create an endowment for the new facility to fund programs, services and collections at... Read More.

Insurance Claims Piling Up In Wake of Irma

Insurance companies have received more than 21,000 claims from Southwest Florida homeowners in the wake of Irma, totaling more than $4.57 billion. As of the end of last week, the Florida Office of Insurance... Read More.