Zika virus count goes up in Wynwood

The number of locally-acquired cases of Zika in Miami has increased again.The state health department says it has found another such case of the virus in the Wynwood neighborhood.This new case puts the number... Read More.

Truck hits and kills North Port boy

We have an update on the boy that a vehicle hit in North Port yesterday afternoon.Police now say five-year-old Sawyer Gordon has died.They claim it happened as he rode his bike in front of... Read More.

High rip current risk until midnight

The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk.It lasts until midnight along the coast in Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, and Manatee counties.The service says breaking waves around two feet have created the... Read More.

ESPN: Tim Tebow wants to play baseball

Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has decided to try professional baseball.ESPN reports the 28-year-old plans on holding a tryout this month for Major League Baseball teams.Tebow last played in the NFL in... Read More.

Body found in car in Punta Gorda ID’ed

Police in Punta Gorda have released the name of the man who someone found dead in a vehicle on Sunday evening.WBBH-TV reports they have identified him as James Gill of Bradenton.Someone found Gill in... Read More.

Car hits boy in North Port

A four-year-old boy continues recovering after a car hit him yesterday in North port.Police say it happened on Tropicaire Boulevard and Wampee Drive.A chopper flew him to a hospital.Police say the preliminary investigation shows... Read More.