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A former priest from Southwest Florida, accused of sexually abusing multiple young boys four decades ago, made an appearance in an Iowa bond court. Father Leo Riley stands accused by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

National Police Week 2024 National Police Week begins Sunday, May 12, 2024 and ends Saturday, May 18, 2024. Peace Officers Memorial Day is Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Police Week provides everyone the opportunity to recognize and... Read More.

Sarasota County Sarasota County is excited to introduce the Bridge-to-Bridge Bay Slam, a catch-and-release fishing tournament for non-motorized vessels set to take place on Sarasota Bay. The event kicks off with a pre-tournament meeting on... Read More.

Say goodbye to those old tires cluttering your space during this tire-rific event!

In the first quarter of 2024, Punta Gorda MSA, covering Charlotte County, ranked second in the U.S. for seller profit margins, with a 103.1% increase, up from 83.5% in Q4 2023. However, not all... Read More.

May 5, 2024 SARASOTA COUNTY - A burn ban is currently in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards. Under Sarasota County’s burn ban ordinance (Sarasota County... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County has launched a new educational series to help homeowners associations and residents with an array of challenges often encountered in neighborhoods, from stormwater management to wildlife interactions. Developed by UF/IFAS... Read More.

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) has officially kicked off the 2024 sea turtle nesting season with the documentation of the first nest on Venice Beach. This milestone, announced via... Read More.

April 30, 2024 Gov. Ron DeSantis announced free entry to all Florida state parks for Memorial Day weekend 2024, highlighting gems like Collier Seminole State Park and Lovers Key. Residents and visitors can enjoy parks... Read More.