Sarasota Drops Repairs Fee

The City of Sarasota normally requires a permit for residents to do repairs that exceed $1,000. For now, due to Irma's destruction, the city has decided to put that on hold as people begin... Read More.

Venice Roadwork Set For Majority Of City

Venice residents are about to see quite a change in the area as construction will alter nearly 70 percent of road within the city limits. The areas are affected stretch from downtown to residential... Read More.

Out of Town Electrical Worker Injured in Englewood

An electric company employee who had traveled from Pennsylvania to try and restore power in Englewood was injured after being shocked on electric lines Wednesday. The man's identity was not made public, with officials... Read More.

Venice Votes to Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Despite voters in every Venice precinct voting to go ahead with Amendment 2, the city council voted -unanimously- to write an ordinance that will ban medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits. Vice Mayor Rich... Read More.

Parrish Man Arrested After Standoff

A seven-hour standoff ended Wednesday with a Parrish man being arrested. The activity began around 3:30pm on 162 Avenue East involving 54-year-old when David Koverman allegedly fired several shots in the area. SWAT arrived... Read More.

FEMA To Offer Irma Reimbursements

Florida residents who paid for equipment needed for Hurricane Irma may be eligible for some reimbursement. FEMA says that financial assistance is available for disaster-related housing and personal property not covered by insurance. Residents... Read More.

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries In Question In Venice

The city of Venice has already had it with medical marijuana dispensaries because current state statutes do not allow any form of local regulation, with the exception of pharmacists. The council directed city attorneys... Read More.