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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin paving a section of Toledo Blade and Sumter Boulevards at the Interstate 75 interchange within the FDOT right-of-way. Construction will begin at the Sumter Boulevard interchange... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will pay special attention to traffic enforcement at these locations from July 22-28 SPEED ENFORCEMENT: Entire length of Gulfstream Blvd. (Englewood) Edgewater Drive (Port Charlotte) TRAFFIC LIGHT/STOP SIGN ENFORCEMENT: ... Read More.

Local kids are going to a new kind of summer camp at Lemon Bay Park. It's called Earth TASK Crew. The Englewood Sun reports it's an adjunct program of The Open Studio.... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have busted a former member of the Englewood Masonic Lodge for allegedly stealing over $90,000 from the group’s scholarship fund. A sheriff's spokesperson says the 59-year old Port... Read More.

The Dream Defenders remain camped outside Governor Scott's office. However, Scott has no plans to call a special legislative session to review Stand Your Ground. The governor says he has already appointed a panel that former... Read More.

A river flood warning remains in effect for Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens and the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. The National Weather Service says daily rainfall keeps the water levels in minor... Read More.

The future design and use of the city-owned Legacy Park, 395 E. Venice Ave., will be discussed at a public workshop at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Historic Venice Train Depot, 303... Read More.

The Economic Crimes Unit is attempting to identify a man who tried to buy liquor with a fraudulent credit card on July 3 at a Charlotte Harbor business. On Wednesday July 3 at about... Read More.

The Sarasota County Fire Department is advising citizens of a nationwide recall of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company. The emergency recall order was issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials... Read More.

The Sheriff’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit responded Tuesday night to a Punta Gorda residence when the victims reported that two men forced their way into their house and demanded money. The Sheriff’s Office received... Read More.