Fisherman killed when boats collide

An Englewood man died following a collision in Placida Harbor.Family members have identified him to WBBH-TV as 23-year-old Dylan Gonzalez.It happened near the Boca Grande Causeway early Sunday morning.Two boats hit each other, and... Read More.

Clinton now leads Florida over Trump

A new poll gives Hillary Clinton the lead in Florida.Clinton holds an eight-point lead over Donald Trump, 47 percent to 39.Meanwhile, the Quinnipiac study shows Clinton and Trump virtually tied in Ohio and Pennsylvania.No... Read More.

Survey shows residents think well of North Port

North Port has released the findings of its Citizen Services Survey.The city has given the survey to see how residents feel about projects, programs, and services, as well as the community's overall quality of... Read More.

Evacuation much ado about nothing in Port Charlotte

An evacuation yesterday in Port Charlotte amounted to nothing more than an evacuation.The sheriff's office told people to avoid American Value Self Storage on Freedom Avenue because of what it called a potentially dangerous... Read More.

North Port releases survey results

The City of North Port has released the findings of its 2016 Citizen Services Survey.Earlier this year, the City administered the survey to gauge resident's opinions of the City's projects, programs, and services as... Read More.

Sarasota man found guilty of human trafficking

Court has found a Sarasota man guilty of human trafficking.All six charges against 22-year-old Ronald McBride stem from a case from December.Sarasota County calls it the first local case with a human trafficking conviction.Capt.... Read More.

Fire destroys buildings in Sarasota Co.

A fire destroyed several buildings this morning in Sarasota County, but the fire department does not report any injuries.The Herald-Tribune reports 80 firefighters responded to a two-story building near JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe.They managed... Read More.

Car hits girl in Port Charlotte

A crash this morning in Port Charlotte injured a teenager.It happened on Peachland Boulevard between Beacon Drive and Broadview Street.The collision actually shut down Peachland Boulevard for the morning rush.WFTX-TV has identified the teenager... Read More.