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Venice Police arrested a man for strong-arm robbery today after being called to TJ Max Shopping Center just after noon. Witnesses reported seeing a man on a bicycle riding past the grocery store... Read More.

The State House Appropriations Committee's approved a smaller Health Choices Plan for the state's poor, instead of a federally funded expansion of Medicaid. There are, however, two other plans to provide health coverage... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - A Charlotte County man's yard is a total mess and the health department says it's creating a potential public health hazard for everyone around. Water from his septic tank isn't draining... Read More.

Unemployment dropped significantly across Southwest Florida in March, with Lee County’s rate at its lowest point in almost five years at 6.8 percent. That’s down from 7.4 percent in February and from 9 percent a... Read More.

(CHARLOTTE COUNTY) The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will pay special attention to traffic enforcement at these locations from April 22-28. Speed Enforcement: Entire length of Veterans Blvd. (Port Charlotte) Placida Road (CR775) from Rotunda... Read More.

Barricade tape surrounding the eagle nest near History Park will be removed in favor of smaller signs. Florida Fish and Wildlife has asked the city to cordon off the area as much as... Read More.

The 30th Annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will travel through the streets of Sarasota on Friday, April 19, 2013. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., members of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and local Special... Read More.

VENICE, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol, Venice District, will conduct a Comprehensive Roadside Safety Checkpoint (DUI Checkpoint) on April 19, 2013. The checkpoint will begin at 10:00 PM near 4010 S. Tamiami Trail,... Read More.

The Manatee and Sarasota County Commissions today gave the green light to their respective administrators to explore a joint transportation system's potential. They're also looking into whether or not one company could be... Read More.

On April 17, 2013 at 4:34 am, the North Port Police Department responded to the 6600-BLK of Harmony Road in reference to a shooting. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and... Read More.