New Home2 Suites Opens In Nokomis
Nokomis' newest hotel is finally open. Home2 Suites by Hilton on Albee Road West opened their doors this week. The hotel concept is made for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine. The... Read More.
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Punta Gorda Murder Trial Begins Wednesday
Testimony gets underway today in a high-profile Charlotte County murder trial. Prosecutors say Michael Russo shot and killed 18-year-old Kyle Farishian two years ago in a botched robbery attempt at a Punta Gorda 7-Eleven... Read More.
Local McDonald’s Going On Hiring Blitz
Local McDonald's are looking to hire 300 people across Southwest Florida by June 15. There are 56 McDonald's operated by six franchisees, in Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties. By the end of the... Read More.
Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Motorist
A man has died after riding his bicycle this morning. The accident happened at 41 Bypass S at the intersection of Venetia Bay Blvd near the entrance to Patriots Park. The bicyclist was hit... Read More.
Fight Over Drug Money Results In Arrest, Surgery
A man was stabbed early Tuesday morning in Venice after a verbal fight escalated into a physical one before the stabbing occurred. The crime took place around 1am on Bella Vista Terrace. Police arrived... Read More.
Arcadia Woman Killed in Monday Crash
An Arcadia woman was killed in a crash along State Road 70 in Manatee County. According to a report from the FHP, 49-year old Laura L. Justice, was pronounced dead on the scene of... Read More.
Sarasota Co. Audit Finds Homestead Exemption Fraud
Sarasota County was owed more than $8.3M in property taxes because of fraudulent homestead exemptions. In Florida and other states, property owners can claim a tax break for the home they live in full-time,... Read More.
Construction Jobs Stalled Due to Lack of Manpower
1,700 new construction jobs were added in southwest Florida last month, up nearly 8 percent from the same time last year...but it still isn't enough. Many major projects across the area have been put... Read More.
Venice Diocese Increases Footprint in West Villages
The Diocese of Venice has made a big land purchase in the West Villages Improvement District thanks to a recent land swap and buy. The diocese now has 46 acres along River Road south... Read More.
Sarasota Co. Public Works Director Joins Staff on Longboat Key
Sarasota County Public Works Director Isaac Brownman has accepted an offer to serve in the same position in Longboat Key. Brownman is due to begin the job on Aug. 7, where he'll work alongside... Read More.