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The North Port Police Department is looking for a man who strolled out of the city's Walmart with more than $700 worth of merchandise. A surveillance photo can be found through the social media... Read More.

Most outdoor burning needs to be put on hold in Charlotte County after an ordinance was passed on Tuesday. The ban will include recreational fires, the use of fireworks and sparklers and the burning... Read More.

A program designed to help seniors get around easier when they don't have transportation options is being offered by the Florida Department of Transportation and the University of Florida. Seniors who may need a... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is demanding that the county school board pick a safety option to implement. This comes in the wake of Governor Scott this week signing the Marjory Douglas High School... Read More.

A four day blood drive began at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Sarasota Memorial Hospital needs 800 pints of blood per month for its patients, but right now, barely gets 50 pints per month. The blood... Read More.

Funding has officially been approved for Venice's Venetian Walk community, an affordable housing complex geared for working families. Nearly a decade ago, phase one of the Venetian Walk -the one for senior citizens- was... Read More.

Manatee Mineral Springs Park is being considered by the National Park Service as an addition to a list of roughly 600 parks part of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The importance of the... Read More.

Health experts say it's possible for people who had the flu to get sick again and they are suggesting getting a flu shot due to a another type of strain that is circulating. The... Read More.

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is getting ready for racing starting today. Around 60 boats are all set and ready to go as part of the 2018 Flying Scot Midwinter Regatta hosted by the Flying... Read More.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has sent a letter to school superintendents and board members, discussing what he wants regarding school security upgrades. Scott said that by May 1, the Florida Department of Education will... Read More.