SCSO: “Put down the phone!

This statistic that may grab your attention quickly.The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has something to say about the entrance and exit ramps of I-75 at Fruitville, Clark, and River roads.On its Facebook page, the... Read More.

Gov. Scott chairs pro-Trump super PAC

The governor now chairs a pro-Trump super PAC.Rick Scott says "Rebuilding American Now" has dedicated itself to getting Donald Trump elected.He says it has already raised $2 million.Scott has known Trump for two decades,... Read More.

Crash injures man in Fort Myers

A Fort Myers man remains hospitalized following a rollover crash.Officers say he crashed into a tree in the median on Cross Creek Boulevard and Chartwell Drive this morning.Firefighters pulled him out of the roof... Read More.

Cash sales for homes in area dropping

Cash sales for homes have dropped in the area, but they remain the fifth highest rate in the nation.CoreLogic says the share for cash sales in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton market fell in April compared... Read More.

More parking coming to Punta Gorda Airport

Punta Gorda Airport soon has more parking.This news follows the announcement of a second carrier for flights there.The airport wants to add two lots with 500 parking spots.The new lots also include added pay... Read More.

North Port city employees may receive pay raises

City employees in North Port may receive pay increases after September.However, the city budget has to pass.The Herald-Tribune reports the city commission may give both unionized and non-unionized city employees three-percent pay raises.That would... Read More.

More Zika cases in Florida

Florida has more Zika cases.The state health department reports five new instances of the virus, but they all appear travel-related.This recent batch has popped up in Broward and Palm Beach counties.The state now has... Read More.

CCSO investigating death in Port Charlotte

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office keeps investigating a death at an auto repair business.It reports finding a man dead inside a vehicle at Charlotte Harbor Exhaust yesterday.The sheriff's office does not suspect foul play.Work... Read More.

Grayson loses endorsements following abuse allegations

Senate candidate Alan Grayson has lost endorsements from liberal groups.This follows the mother of his children revealing police reports that allege decades of domestic abuse.Democracy for America and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee have... Read More.

Tropical disturbance forms in Atlantic

A tropical disturbance has kicked up off the African coast.The National Hurricane Center has given it a 40 percent chance of developing further over the next five days.It now sits 550 miles southeast of... Read More.