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If you're looking for work, keep in mind that the Sarasota Human Resources Department will be holding a job fair this Friday. It caters to public works, utilities and fleet positions and will... Read More.

If you're planning a visit to Englewood Beach, note that work will begin at on Sunday for the completion of a kiosk and for pavilion roof repair. The expected completion date is approximately June... Read More.

Here's a traffic heads-up for motorists in Venice: the City of Venice has completed the installation of two high-visibility pedestrian crosswalks and warning signage at the eastern end of the Heritage Park Trail. These... Read More.

Florida gas prices are currently averaging two-37 a gallon for regular, the lowest in more than a month. Triple-A says pump prices fell five cents in the past week, and motorists will see another... Read More.

A Saturday morning crash near Punta Gorda sent one man to the hospital. Police say 47-year old Billy Gilcrest of Arcadia fell asleep at the wheel of his Toyota Camry around 9:30 Saturday morning... Read More.

A man accused of killing his wife, neighbor and a pastor is set to stand trial in Manatee County this week. Andres Avalos, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in the Dec. 4, 2014,... Read More.

A judge will determine this week whether to drop charges against Punta Gorda Police Chief Thomas Lewis. He's facing culpable negligence in the fatal citizen's academy training death of 73-year old Mary Knowlton. The... Read More.

An Englewood man has died after a Friday crash near Palm City, just outside of Stuart. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 24-year old Troy Koszewski was driving southbound on Florida's Turnpike near Martin... Read More.

Manatee County is the latest to impose an outdoor burn ban. The County Commission passed an ordinance Tuesday morning banning all burning including flares, explosives and sparklers. Public Safety Director Bob Smith said the... Read More.

More than 2,000 homes could potentially be built in Punta Gorda after a Naples company completed a $6.5M purchase this week. The subsidiary of Lely Development Corporation bought the Tucker’s Grade development site in... Read More.