Venice Chamber Boss Passes Away
Members of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce were shocked to learn over the weekend about the sudden loss of President & CEO John Ryan, The business leader passed away from a heart attack... Read More.
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Uber Passenger Dies After Punch By Driver
A Florida man has died after getting punched by his Uber driver in St. Petersburg. Police have confirmed that 56-year-old Terry Lynn Kimball died one day after losing consciousness due to a punch thrown... Read More.
Florida Hoping To Land Auto Plant
Twelve states, including Florida are battling to land a new automotive plant that could create roughly 4,000 jobs. Toyota and Mazda are deciding where they want the plant to be and would be the... Read More.
Woman Exercising At Gym Taken Away At Gun Point
A man allegedly tried to kidnap a woman while she was working out at World Gym in Lehigh Acres Wednesday. 45-year-old Luis Martinez entered the gym and pulled a gun on the victim. Martinez... Read More.
Head-On Crash Kills One, Another In Critical Condition
A 37-year-old man was killed in ahead-on crash on SR-70 Thursday morning in Myakka City. The crash happened just after midnight Thursday and claimed the life of 37-year-old Land O' Lakes resident Adam Absher.... Read More.
Fire Fee Confusing, Concerning To Venice Residents
A proposed fire fee in the city of Venice has residents confused and wondering exactly where the figures are coming from. The fire department is funded out of the city's general fund, but the... Read More.
Huge Drug Stash Found in Pickup Truck During Traffic Stop
A man known to police in Charlotte County is now behind bars after a large stash of drugs was found in his pickup truck. Police say earlier this week, a deputy spotted a truck... Read More.
Former Security Guard Charged in Longboat Key Double Murder
More details are coming out about the suspect behind the murder of two men at the Zota Beach Resort in Longboat Key. Last Friday, police say 29-year old Darryl Hanna Jr.- a former employee-... Read More.
Top FHP Official to Troopers: Write More Speeding Tickets
A top official with the Florida Highway Patrol has told troopers they aren't writing enough speeding tickets.
The Tampa Bay Times reports Maj. Mark Welch of Troop H in Tallahassee told troopers under his command... Read More.
Pro-Confederate Memorial Group Pushing for Manatee Statue
A Florida group trying to preserve Confederate monuments is backing a new effort- one that their opponents are also pushing for. A statue of Snooty the manatee. There is one difference- while some want... Read More.