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Boaters on the Suncoast will have some extra help when things go wrong. Sea Tow Venice announced yesterday they've added a pair of new boats to their fleet. The company does rescue operations and... Read More.

An Englewood man is a million dollars richer after traveling to a family wedding in New England. While in Burlington, Massachusetts last weekend, Francis Rudeen grabbed a quick pick Powerball ticket after buying gas.... Read More.

Seasonal flights have once again begun between Punta Gorda and Huntington, West Virginia. Allegiant flights will run on Thursdays and Saturdays starting today. Local officials in West Virginia say the flights between the two... Read More.

An Englewood man faces charges after police say he struck and killed a woman who was walking her dog. Police say Kyle Dilley was driving his Jeep south on Heasley Road near Maria Street... Read More.

North Port's City Attorney could be out of a job by Tuesday. Mayor Linda Yates sent an email this week indicating she wants to fire Mark Moriarty, and plans to ask the other four... Read More.

Wildfires in the area are up more than 300% from last year, thanks to the ongoing drought. In Manatee County alone, 22 fires have been reported this calendar year. During the same time last... Read More.

A Sarasota man is behind bars after police say he walked onto the campus of Riverview High School and began ranting about the 'corruption in school government.' Aaron Talley allegedly went to the principal's... Read More.

More than 1,000 gallons of partially untreated wastewater was reported spilled in Port Charlotte Monday. A force main line break happened at the corner of Ohara Drive and Flamingo Boulevard around midday. Utilities staff... Read More.

A semi driver from North Port escaped serious injury following a 4-car crash in Polk County Monday. Sheriff's deputies say a semi driven by 53-year old Sergey Zhuklevich was involved in a chain-reaction crash... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office announces the opening of their new District #1 Office in Englewood. Effective Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 8:30 am, the new District #1 Office, 11051 Wilmington Boulevard, Englewood, will... Read More.