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A Venice man was critically injured in a single-car accident Saturday morning. 70-year old Gregory John Vale was traveling north on State Road 681 just before 730 Saturday morning when he lost control of... Read More.

Officials in Charlotte County are looking for a man who robbed an Englewood business on Friday. Around noon, police say a white male walked into CSS Air Conditioning on Placida Road, flashed a gun,... Read More.

The trial for the former Punta Gorda police officer who shot and killed a senior citizen at a citizen's academy last year will likely not go on trial until next year. Lee Coel was... Read More.

A new study out Thursday shows the Charlotte County airport has an economic impact of more than $353 million to the area. The study report estimates that, regionally, the airport accounts for $353.2 million... Read More.

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.