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Governor Rick Scott has reassigned Charles Lawson's DUI case to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, in Palm Beach County.  Lawson is a State Investigator, and prosecuting him in Southwest Florida would create a... Read More.

The Port Charlotte woman who was reported missing Monday by a relative has been safely located in the Murdock area.  Detectives located 21-year old Cheri Carlson, 21, in the Murdock area shortly after 3:30... Read More.

Sarasota Kennel Club can finish its greyhound racing season in April, but reopening for next year’s races may prove costly.The Herald-Tribune reports the state ordering track operators to replace all wooden cages... Read More.

Landing gear issues caused a plane to return to Fort Myers yesterday afternoon.United Flight 668 had just left Southwest Florida International for O’Hare in Chicago.The plane had 131 passengers and... Read More.

A federal judge has ruled a state law testing welfare recipients for drugs unconstitutional.The governor has promised an appeal of the initiative he led shortly after taking office.A military veteran... Read More.

The New Year means a raise in Florida’s minimum wage.  It has increased 14 cents to $7.93 per hour.Servers and other tipped workers also receive raises.  Their hourly pay has increased to... Read More.

Eight local convenience store clerks were cited Monday for underage alcohol sales. A sting by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Alcohol Task Force resulted in seven clerks being given a misdemeanor notice to... Read More.

The owner of Bob's Boathouse was granted a 30-day extension to a temporary certificate of occupancy Tuesday after paying the $77,000-plus in utility fees the establishment owed  the county. The Herald-Tribune reports the nautical-themed... Read More.

The Port Charlotte woman who was reported missing Monday by a relative has been safely located in the Murdock area. Detectives located Cheri Jenny Carlson, 21, in the Murdock area shortly after 3:30 p.m.... Read More.