Fiery crash on I-75 in Sarasota kills one

The highway patrol says someone died in this morning's crash in Sarasota.It happened on I-75 southbound at Fruitville Road.This deadly tanker crash involved a second vehicle and caused a fire.The patrol says the tanker... Read More.

Winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Punta Gorda

The Florida Lottery says someone bought a winning ticket in Punta Gorda.Four Fantasy 5 tickets have the winning numbers from Sunday night's drawing.They each carry a prize of nearly $46,000.The numbers: 24, 25, 28,... Read More.

FHP: Still no arrests in Federly’s death

The highway patrol says it continues receiving tips about the death of Devin Federly, but no one has made any arrests.A vehicle hit and killed the 14-year-old last month in Port Charlotte.WZVN-TV reports Federly's... Read More.

State cabinet official resigns

The governor needs a new Cabinet business official.Enterprise Florida CEO Bill Johnson has resigned from his office.Johnson says this decision has to do with the legislature cutting $6 million from the agency's $9 million... Read More.

North Port could limit campaign donations

North Port's commissioners want to limit campaign donations far lower than what the state allows.They want to do this in the middle of an intense election year.The Herald-Tribune reports that if this happens, then... Read More.

Florida manatee status up in the air

A proposal to drop the state's signature sea mammal from the endangered species list may come down to a debate between science and public opinion.Manatees have an outpouring of support from some 1,200 manatee... Read More.

Crash kills Punta Gorda man

A crash yesterday killed a Punta Gorda man.The highway patrol says it happened on I-75 near the Corkscrew Road exit.It claims a 69-year-old man rode his motorcycle northbound as he veered from the road... Read More.