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Port Charlotte Teen Dies Protecting Sister from Home Invader

Wednesday, October 2

The family of a Port Charlotte teenager who was killed while protecting his younger sister during a home invasion says he died a hero. Family spokeswoman Crystal Stone told reporters 15-year-old Khyler Edman was... Read More.

Thousands Turn Out at Sarasota Nat’l Cemetery for Vet’s Funeral

Wednesday, October 2

More than 2,000 people gathered Tuesday at Sarasota National Cemetery to pay respects to veteran Edward Pearson. Many had no idea who Pearson even was. Pearson, a resident of Naples, died Aug. 31. His... Read More.

Hands-Free Ban Goes Into Effect Tuesday for School, Construction Zones

Tuesday, October 1

Today is the day the hands-free texting ban goes into effect for school and construction zones. Drivers need to be hands-free of any type of wireless device in active school and construction zones. Through... Read More.

Marshalls to Open in Old K-Mart Building in Venice

Tuesday, October 1

A Venice shopping center that was once the home of a long-closed KMart finally has a new tenant. Marshalls will open its doors in the Jacaranda Plaza off of the US-41 Bypass this week.... Read More.

Man Rescued After Plane Crash Near Englewood

Monday, September 30

A pilot was rescued when his ultralite plane crashed in the water off of Englewood. Charlotte County Fire Rescue says the plane went down over the weekend near St. Paul Drive. The pilot was rescued... Read More.

No Swim Advisory Issued for Brohard Beach

Friday, September 27

Sarasota County officials issued a no swim advisory Thursday afternoon for Brohard Beach in Venice. Officials said during routine testing on Wednesday, the amount of enterococcus bacteria found were outside acceptable limits. The beach remains... Read More.