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Sarasota police continue to investigate an accident early Monday morning that took the lives of 3-21 year olds. The four were well known in the local music scene. Police describe the scene... Read More.

Punta Gorda officially has a new police chief.The interim title has disappeared from the position Thomas Lewis has held since September.Lewis joined the department in 1998. He ascended from patrol officer to detective... Read More.

Small business owners can apply for federal loans following January's heavy rains.They can receive up to $2 million.The Small Business Administration says these loans can go to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses... Read More.

A charitable Naples woman has died.The Naples Daily News reports 102-year-old Berne Davis has died at her home.The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers bears her name.She also served as... Read More.

Governor Scott has thrown his full support behind the rights of protesters at campaign events for Donald Trump.Scott has already endorsed Trump for the White House, saying he wanted to wait until after the... Read More.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports officials expect an answer soon on whether or not the Atlanta Braves plan on moving spring training to Sarasota County.The Braves want a new spring home for 2018 and beyond.County... Read More.

Police report the discovery of a man's body in a pond in Punta Gorda.This happened yesterday behind the Fountain Court Condominiums near Shreve Street and Airport Road.Neighbors tells WINK-TV that police spent five hours... Read More.

The Palms and Pines Mobile Home Park in Punta Gorda holds a special celebration tomorrow morning.Cleveland Marine Steam Ways turns 100 years old this year.George Brown founded the company to turn sail boats into... Read More.

The staff at Charlotte County's jail wants to prevent a revolving door.The Charlotte Sun reports that a recent daily count shows out of 686 inmates there, 457 of them have shown up there at... Read More.

Englewood has a different type of five-mile race coming its way.Longtime resident Michael Schyck has planned an 8K Hammer Race for next month.The Englewood Sun reports this event tests speed, power, agility and strength.As... Read More.