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A resource officer at Venice High School did the right thing yesterday morning. The officer saw a student get into a black Mercedes-Benz in front of the school. Video identified the student, and she... Read More.

CCSO Street Crimes deputies arrested a Miami man yesterday after they found approximately 10 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. 36 Youre Gonzalez of Miami was pulled over for speeding near exit 17... Read More.

CCSO's Major Crimes detectives arrested a Port Charlotte man late last night for allegedly shoot his father during a domestic disturbance at their house. This happened at 4162 Barnes Lane in Port Charlotte.... Read More.

Venice's finance director has reason to celebrate. Jeff Snyder has received the Distinguished Budget Preparation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The association says the award represents significant achievement... Read More.

An animal cruelty investigation follows last week's discovery of a severely burned dog in Fort Myers. NBC2 reports someone finding a two-year-old Terrier mix off New York Avenue. That person rushed Sampson the dog to The... Read More.

Two 17-year old boys from Harbour Heights, busted for vehicle thefts, and stolen vehicles last month are facing even more charges. CCSO detectives have been re-arrested 17-year old Mark Hogsett and... Read More.

Charlotte County Commissioners today decided to put an 8-year extension of the penny tax on the November ballot. While there are plenty of people who support the tax, there are quite a... Read More.

Gov. Scott says he'll veto legislation raising the speed limit on Florida highways from 70 to 75 mph. Scott says he'll stick with the advice of law enforcement agencies that have asked... Read More.

Venice's utilities department annually sponsors a poster contest promoting water conservation. Fifth-graders at Venice Elementary and fourth- and fifth-graders from Epiphany Cathedral School learn about conservation and then draw posters to help spread the word. The... Read More.

In a move they say is intended to restore public confidence, the City of North Port's asked the Center for Public Safety Management to do a review of the Police Department. The Herald-Tribune... Read More.