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A woman is now charged in the death of her four month old granchild.Police say that in November Anakin David-James Ennis of North Port found face down in a few inches of water in... Read More.

Surveillance video helped police arrest a home healthcare care provider who was suspected of stealing pills from a woman.According to police the victim believed Jessica Brown was stealing the narcotics so cameras were set... Read More.

Child pornography charges are filed against a Port Charlotte man thanks to information given to officers by his live in girlfriend.Members of the FBI were able to identify Everett Wesley Grubb's Randall Ave. residence... Read More.

A meeting is scheduled for Friday to update Manasota Key property owners on erosion control lines being planned as part of beach renourishment work.It's to be held at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce on... Read More.

For Sarasota County residents, it's time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, junk and yard waste. The county will hold its annual free community cleanup in the Newtown/Beverly Terrace area... Read More.

The Charlotte County School Board wants state lawmakers to consider a reduction in the frequency of standardized assessments, which it says are taking too much time away from teachers' instructional time. The Sun... Read More.

If you live in Sarasota County and you're having problems with mosquitos, one possible solution is mosquito fish. They eat mosquito larvae, provide excellent biological control for mosquitoes in the aquatic stages. Most... Read More.

Charlotte County Community Services is seeking citizen input regarding programs, facilities and services offered through the Recreation and Parks & Natural Resources Divisions. This survey is designed to provide valuable insight on current programs,... Read More.

Orlando police have captured accused cop killer Markeith Loyd. That follows a more than one-week manhunt during which Port Charlotte native and Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Norman Lewis was killed when a van... Read More.

A cutback in growth is part of the proposed 2017 comprehensive plan for the city of Venice. The city planning commission reviewed a draft of the plan Tuesday and voted unanimously to have... Read More.