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A Venice doctor is planning to open a medical marijuana clinic. MySuncoast.com reports that Doctor Barry M. Gordon will head the Compassionate Cannabis Care Clinic of Venice starting January 2nd, the day before Amendment... Read More.

A Venice doctor announces he will be opening a medical marijuana clinic next month to coincide with the legalization of medicinal pot in Florida.The Herald reports Dr. Barry M. Gordon will open the Compassionate... Read More.

A bicyclist was airlifted to a trauma center Tuesday after being struck by a pickup truck in Punta Gorda.Police say it happened near Airport Road and Taylor Road but haven't disclosed any other details... Read More.

The City of North Port announces it has its own app named “North RePort”The new platform will easily allow citizens to report issues, request, and track services.Officials say the app uses a smartphone's... Read More.

Two Central Florida men were arrested Monday for dumping yard waste on private property and one of them is also facing drug charges.Police say Gregory Bajune Senior of Orlando, and John Jerman of Apopka... Read More.

Several Saraota County school bus drivers are suing the district saying they weren't being paid for overtime.The North Port Sun reports the lawsuit alleges district officials only permit drivers 30 minutes to perform nearly... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY - Red tide continues to be a problem and businesses on Englewood Beach are bracing for fewer customers heading into the tourist season. From restaurants to hotels, workers say red tide has... Read More.

The cost of electricity is about to go up. State regulators have given Florida Power & Light the okay for a substantial rate increase request. On Monday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved... Read More.

So what did you think of this year's Englewood Beach Waterfest? The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce wants to know. A survey asking questions about the event held weekend before last was... Read More.

A consulting team hired by Charlotte County wants your feedback on the best way to pay for beach renourishment at Manasota Key. You can provide your input at one of two public workshops:... Read More.