Venice Motorcyclist Killed in Crash
A Venice man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on Saturday evening. It happened on State Road 776, south of Overbrook Road. The Florida Highway Patrol says 73-year-old Jack... Read More.
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Crash Kills Punta Gorda Man
A single-vehicle crash took the life of a Punta Gorda man on Saturday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that 24-year-old Joshua Clayton Stewart was traveling north on Florida Street in a 1998... Read More.
Wildlife Presentation Tuesday
North Port Friends of Wildlife will sponsor a presentation by Foresters of the Florida Forest Service tomorrow at 6pm at the North Port Library. Discussions will include the history, wildlife and plant diversity and... Read More.
Survey Final Day
Today is the last day for residents of Sarasota County to take part in a survey concerning housing affordability. The survey began last month. You can take it by going online... Read More.
Gas Prices Rising Quickly
Just in time for the holiday driving season, gasoline prices are rising--fast. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular today is two dollars 31 cents. That's up 10... Read More.
Sarasota Teachers Approve Contract
Sarasota County school district teachers and other employees are a step closer to a pay raise. 99 percent of teachers and 96 percent of classified employees voted to approve a new contract. It... Read More.
Skydive Venice Beach Opening
If you live in the Venice area and have the burning desire to jump out of a plane, here's your chance. A new business called Skydive Venice Beach will open tomorrow morning. The... Read More.
Vehicle Fire, Body Inside
Firefighters put out a vehicle fire in Punta Gorda last night and found a body inside. At around 10 p.m., Charlotte County Fire and EMS, along with the sheriff's office, responded to a... Read More.
FHP Drive Sober Campaign
It's never a good idea to drink before getting behind the wheel, especially now. The Florida Highway Patrol in Charlotte and Sarasota counties and the rest of the state is taking part in the... Read More.
Punta Gorda Citizens Academy
The city of Punta Gorda is now taking applications for the winter session of the 2017 Citizens Academy. According to the city's website, Citizens Academy is a free, eight session course of interactive... Read More.