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The investigation continues into a sexual assault at FGCU. University Police say it happened Tuesday night in a stairway at Seidler Hall. Authorities describe the suspect as a heavyset Hispanic man in his 40s. Someone last saw... Read More.

Members of Congress came together to urge action on Zika. Yesterday, 41 members issued a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. They asked them to move forward on passing emergency... Read More.

Members of Florida's congressional delegation want action on Zika. Sen. Marco Rubio and others have met with the governor and the CDC director at Rubio's Miami office. They have discussed ways to fight the virus. Rubio wants... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has announced target areas for speed limit enforcement for next week. Expect to find more deputies and radar guns on two stretches of road: Rampart Boulevard in Deep Creek, and... Read More.

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.