Purple Heart ring turns up at Snake Island beach
A Purple Heart ring belonging to a Vietnam veteran has popped up in Venice.WWSB-TV reports a man has found it at a Snake Island beach.This man has now found the rightful owner of that... Read More.
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Investigation continues into shots fired in Port Charlotte
The investigation continues into last night's shooting in Port Charlotte.The sheriff's office says it happened on Blanchard Avenue.Deputies arrived to find no injuries, and the suspects had already left the area.Witnesses say a dispute... Read More.
Missing child alert for nine-year-old Fort Myers girl
FDLE has issued an alert for a missing nine-year-old girl from Fort Myers.The sheriff's office says someone last saw Diana Alvares at her home Sunday.The girl has black hair and brown eyes. She... Read More.
Burglary at Bradenton church
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office continues investigating a church burglary.WWSB-TV reports someone broke into the Happy Gospel Church in Bradenton.That person apparently stole electronics from the church and ransacked the office.
Driver ticketed in six-vehicle crash on 75 in North Port
The highway patrol has ticketed a driver following a six-vehicle crash.It happened yesterday morning on I-75 south at Sumter Boulevard.The troopers have charged 33-year-old Heather Hagen of Sarasota with careless driving.They claim Hagen and... Read More.
Another new fire station opens in Sarasota Co.
A Sarasota County fire station has started operating today.Station 14 on Tamiami Trail in Sarasota has held its grand opening.A traditional "uncoupling of the hose" has marked the occasion.The two-story fire station serves Vamo... Read More.
Sarasota man charged with murder
The sheriff's office has arrested a Sarasota man following the death of his ex-girlfriend's mother.Deputies responded to a stabbing on Friday on 20th Street.The sheriff's office says 42-year-old Bernis Boykins admitted to stabbing two... Read More.
Mosquito trap company surprised by demand amid Zika outbreak
The German manufacturer of traps that monitor mosquitoes carrying Zika says the "enormous demand" from the virus outbreak has surprised it greatly.Two board members from Biogents say in emails today to The AP that... Read More.
Another water outage coming to Venice
As Venice continues recovering from an overnight water outage, the city has announced another one for next week.A water service line replacement means a shutdown starting Tuesday morning at 7:30 and ending Wednesday morning... Read More.
North Port’s Moore to run for District 2
North Port's mayor has decided to run for a different district on the city commission.When Jacqueline Moore won an election two years ago, she took the seat for District 4.However, new district lines that... Read More.