Sheriff warns seniors to beware of financial scams

Charlotte County's sheriff wants to remind people of scams targeting senior citizens.He says financial scams often go unreported, and prosecuting them can prove difficult.The sheriff identifies two of the most prevelant ones as Medicare... Read More.

CCSO looking for speeders in Port Charlotte

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office looks more carefully for drivers who speed in two areas this week.Deputies have their radar guns working along Flamingo Boulevard in Port Charlotte between El Jobean Road and Edgewater... Read More.

Special Olympic torch run through Sarasota

If you experienced traffic delays on Route 41 this morning, then blame law enforcement -- but for good reason.The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office helped local Special Olympic athletes with their annual torch run today.The... Read More.

Six state senate candidates share table at Sarasota forum

The Argus Foundation yesterday hosted a forum that included several state senate candidates.The panel include Frank Cirillo, Doug Holder, Rick Levine, Nora Patterson, and state representatives Ray Pilon and Greg Steube.The Herald-Tribune counted over... Read More.

Drones at UF captivating the mind — literally

Mind-controlled drones have raced into the future at the University of Florida.They have pushed the edge of possibilities with brain-wave technology.For over a century, science has detected brain waves.Recent advances in less expensive brain-wave... Read More.

Congresswoman leaving office over district changes

The daughter of former governor Bob Graham has decided not to run for re-election because of district changes.Congresswoman Gwen Graham has chosen to run for governor instead.She won her first election two years ago,... Read More.

FGCU to run smoke-free

The day continues approaching that FGCU goes smoke-free.University officials say the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes for students and faculty comes to an end for most of the campus May 9.The board of... Read More.