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Pele Williams, the man responsible for a brief but violent March 9, 2011 crime spree through Sarasota, has been convicted of Robbery with a Firearm, Principal to Robbery with a Firearm, Principal to Aggravated... Read More.

The Cantilevers, a team from Charlotte Technical Center has advanced to the National Semifinal round of the West Point Bridge Design Competition. The top 40 teams in the nation are invited to compete in... Read More.

Venice Police Department Detective Division arrested Louis C. Adam (Date of Birth: 10-28-94) and Christopher M. Shepherd (DoB: 5-25-93) in connection with a March 16 criminal mischief case that affected numerous businesses and two... Read More.

The city of North Port's got an online public auction coming up for surplus government property. It starts April 12 and runs to April 26. Vehicles and equipment will be offered at... Read More.

There's a free health fair Saturday at Edison State College's Charlotte County Campus in Punta Gorda. The Englewood Sun reports Charlotte County’s Lifelong Learning Institute's running the event from 10a.m. to 3p.m. it's... Read More.

Florida Highway Patrol Troopers will continue to monitor visibility on I75 throughout the night. FHP encourages all motorists to drive safely! Visibility can change within seconds, so use extreme caution when driving in smoke... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman who was found passed out with drugs within reach of her five-month-old son. Deputies arrived at 4624 Sloan Avenue, Sarasota, just before 8:00 p.m., last night after... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about distraction burglaries, a common but preventable crime this time of year. A distraction burglary occurs when one suspect contacts the homeowner and identifies themselves as a... Read More.

Researchers are saying the 7-months of red tide the region may be getting a break. After checking samples in the gulf last week, Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's given most of the... Read More.

There's a Citizen Summit in North Port, to help shape the city's direction and goals. The 2013 Citizen Summit's April 16th, from 6 to 9p.m. at the Morgan Family Community Center on Price... Read More.