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County health officials have issued a "no swim" advisory at Venice Fishing Pier.They say the beach remains open, but bacteria in the water has led them to recommend against wading, swimming, and recreation for... Read More.

A traffic stop in Punta Gorda yesterday led to a chase and two drug arrests.Police say officers smelled marijuana after they stopped a vehicle near Charlotte Avenue and Taylor Street.Someone in the back seat... Read More.

Charlotte County has jumped into the Justin Timberlake dance and lip sync challenge to the video "Can't Stop the Feeling."The video has popped up on the YouTube account for CC-TV.It includes footage of county... Read More.

Some people in Punta Gorda do not want a new cut-through channel to Charlotte Harbor.The Vivante has planned to build a new marina and then dredge that channel from its lake to the harbor.Plans... Read More.

The investigation continues into two deaths that resulted from exposure to drain opener chemicals.However, investigators see it as a possible murder-suicide.They do not believe that 78-year-old Gertrudis Cintron and 58-year-old Angel Alicea-Estrada died by... Read More.

Students statewide can receive discounts on supplies this weekend.Florida suspends sales tax tomorrow morning until Sunday night.The suspension applies to clothing costing under 60 dollars, and school supplies costing over 15 dollars.Unlike previous years,... Read More.

Congressman Patrick Murphy has declined to debate Congressman Alan Grayson before their Senate primary.Murphy says accusations from Grayson's ex-wife that Grayson abused her during their 20-year marriage has led to his decision.Democratic Party leaders... Read More.

Manatee County officials may build a new high school to reduce overcrowding at Palmetto High School.The county commission today considers a plan at a land use meeting.The Herald-Tribune reports the new high school would... Read More.

Construction employment has dropped off in the region, but it remains near its highest level since the end of the Great Recession.An analysis from the Associated General Contractors of America puts it at 21,000... Read More.

A missing Cape Coral woman has returned home safely.Police say 74-year-old Branda Sallee surfaced in Collier County.A Silver Alert yesterday followed her disappearance near her home.