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The crime rate in Manatee County dropped 17 percentage points last year when compared to 2015, according to data in a report released Wednesday. In Manatee County, indexed crimes saw a decrease in every... Read More.

A North Port man has been charged with a pair of felonies involving a minor. 29-year old Daniel Ott was charged with this week with promoting sexual performance by a child and distributing obscene... Read More.

Two dozen cars have been broken into over the past week in one Port Charlotte neighborhood. Officials with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office say most of the cars that were hit were unlocked. According... Read More.

The countywide recreational burn ban in Sarasota County has been lifted. Fire Chief Michael Regnier lifted the ban yesterday that had been in place since April 21st. When the ban was announced, Regnier said... Read More.

The fired Punta Gorda police officer who shot and killed an elderly woman during a citizens' academy...now wants the police pension board to pay for his disability pay. Lee Coel still faces manslaughter charges... Read More.

A Charlotte County man who was convicted in the murder of a 7-11 convenience store clerk in Punta Gorda wants a retrial. An attorney filed a motion on behalf of Michael Russo who was found... Read More.

Florida is cracking down on those found in possession of fentanyl. Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed a bill that creates tougher penalties involving the drug or derivatives of the drug. One part of the legislation... Read More.

The Atlanta Braves' new planned spring training complex in North Port will bring a significant economic windfall to the state, according to a new report. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports the West Villages... Read More.

A four-year-old girl fell into a pool Tuesday afternoon, but was last listed as conscious and alert after a scary situation in Venice. Emergency fire personnel arrived at 908 Villas Drive about 4:15p and... Read More.

WENG brought you a story on Tuesday regarding a man who was found unresponsive at the Walmart at 17000 Tamiami Trail in North Port. New details have come out about the man, who apparently... Read More.