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SARASOTA COUNTY- One day after Sarasota County made a multi-million dollar pledge to complete a northern extension of the Legacy Trail, dozens of planners and outdoor advocates met Thursday to discuss an even bigger... Read More.

Researchers with the Governors Highway Safety Association says a sharp increase in pedestrian deaths in Florida is due to walkers being distracted by cellphones and other personal devices. Nearly 6,000 deaths happened in 2016,... Read More.

The woman who has been charged with threatening to shoot a group of high school athletes who were near her property has been released on $180 thousand bond. Donna Betts, wife of Allman Brothers... Read More.

A rescue took place in Charlotte Harbor Tuesday after a man fell overboard some time near midnight. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Charlotte County Fire Rescue helped to find the deckhand who had... Read More.

A public meeting is planned for tonight, for you to give input on the future of some of the original 1950s and 1960s neighborhoods of North Port. The meeting is planned for 6 until... Read More.

Sarasota County leaders have come up with 33 million dollars to commit to several projects, including the northern extension of the Legacy Trail, the new Venice Library, and south county courthouse improvements. The Herald... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY- Sarasota County has ranked as one of the healthiest counties in all of Florida. Manatee and Charlotte counties have also ranked high- in the top third of 67 Florida locales, ranking 21st... Read More.

VENICE- Venice City Council member Deborah Anderson announced Tuesday afternoon that she will not be running in November for a second term on the council.Her announcement came after her former opponent, Emilio Carlesimo,... Read More.

Two Miami detectives were shot by an apparent gang member Monday after the detectives arrived at a housing project. The detectives, in plainclothes, were following a lead when a group of men converged on... Read More.

Election time is coming soon and North Port residents have less than two weeks to get registered to be part of the election. Monday, April 10th is the deadline for the May 9th municipal... Read More.