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The Florida Senate's version of a bill to implement the state's medical marijuana constitutional amendment has passed its first committee. The bill (SB 406) passed the Health Quality Committee on Tuesday. It must go through... Read More.

The daughter of a Manatee County woman and her boyfriend charged in her mother's murder arrived in Manatee County over the weekend after being extradited from West Virginia. 21-year old Kayla Colyer and 26-year... Read More.

Two Port Charlotte men were arrested after a weekend drug bust. Officials with the Charlotte County Narcotics Unit, Street Crimes Unit and SWAT Team carried out a warrant at a home on Briarwood Street... Read More.

A serial thief was caught in the act early Saturday morning in Charlotte County. Deputies responded to the area of Peachland Blvd and Lyle St. regarding a motorcycle theft that had just occurred. There,... Read More.

Population is once again on the rise in the area. According to the latest numbers from the United States Census Bureau, southwest Florida as a whole is one of the fastest growing areas in... Read More.

Sarasota County has signed a deal with the home and apartment rental service Airbnb to collect tourist development taxes on local overnight accommodations booked through the online service.The “Voluntary Collection Agreement” passed Monday... Read More.

The football coach at Venice High School has been suspended and the school has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for breaking Florida High School Athletic Association policies on recruiting. A report that... Read More.

MANATEE COUNTY- A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a two-vehicle accident.According to the FHP, 55-year old Scott Audette of Palmetto was traveling south in a left turn lane on U.S.19. At the... Read More.

SARASOTA- The Sarasota County Commission later today will consider giving an undisclosed digital marketing company $144,000 in grants to bring 72 full time jobs to the area.The anonymous company, which is only known... Read More.

PUNTA GORDA- A Navy plane crash landed Saturday afternoon about a half a mile northwest of the Punta Gorda Airport.Officials responded to a call of a plane down around 2pm. A SN-J5 Navy... Read More.