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A tip phoned in to Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with an armed convenience store robbery in Punta Gorda. Back in May, police say Richard Emil Dickman... Read More.

A dog from North Port is recovering after being bitten by a rattlesnake while protecting his family in the backyard of their home. Last week, the 9-year-old American Staffordshire was bitten by the snake... Read More.

A woman who killed a prosecutor in Charlotte County nearly 35 years ago won’t be getting out of prison early. 64-year old Bonnie Kelly was denied an early release Wednesday. She's serving a life... Read More.

A Port Charlotte woman remains in the hospital after deputies allege her boyfriend shot her during a domestic dispute. On Tuesday night, deputies were called to Bayfront Hospital in Port Charlotte after a woman... Read More.

Just to our south, the Lee County school board is considering allowing guns on campus. At a briefing prior to a school board meeting, that district's board discussed possible changes to the district’s weapons... Read More.

The Venice City Council is considering a formal ban on shark fishing off the Venice Fishing Pier. In a Tuesday meeting, the council expressed concerns over damage to the pier caused by the heavy hooks... Read More.

Police in North Port are asking the public for help in locating a 27-year-old man who is wanted for armed kidnapping. Aaron Demetris Gainer is wanted for three counts of armed kidnapping, aggravated assault... Read More.

There will be a new excise tax in Sarasota County in 2018. County leaders Tuesday voted for the tax to try and balance its budgets over the next three years. The plan is to... Read More.

An online petition calling for Florida law enforcement to arrest and charge the men involved with the now famous shark-dragging video has gathered 250 thousand signatures and delivered to the proper channel. Before handing... Read More.

A leisurely motorcycle ride changed quickly Sunday for an off-duty Manatee County Sheriff's deputy. Deputy Willie Finklea was on his motorcycle when he noticed a vehicle was on fire with two people inside on... Read More.