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A motorcyclist who was struck by an S-U-V that was driving in the wrong lane earlier this week has died. Authorities say 28-year-old David Quackenbush of Palmetto died at a hospital as a result... Read More.

It's going to be a busy weekend in Venice with a book fair, the farmers market and an Easter egg hunt. City communications directer Pam Johnson says on Saturday they're holding the first... Read More.

North Port police today ruling that a deadly fire that killed a mother and son is a case of arson. The early-morning blaze in the 2500 block of Duar Terrace yesterday claimed the lives... Read More.

A threatened lawsuit against two Tampa Bay Rays players following a hit-and-tun accident during spring training has now been filed. The family of 71-year-old Anthony Tufano are suing Rays minor league pitcher Matt Bush... Read More.

Threatening a police officer with a sledge hammer: That's the charge against 51-year-old James West of Sarasota after police say he became angry when a uniformed police officer walked across his yard while investigating... Read More.

It started as a disagreement between two senior citizens at a Venice bank this morning and ended with an arrest. Officers say 74-year-old James Winchester of Venice was arrested after arguing with bank tellers... Read More.

A Charlotte County caregiver arrested for the third time for physically abusing an older person. Police say 56-year-old Sandra Wendelowski hit an 82-year-old Port Charlotte man in the face while she was supposed to... Read More.

A Charlotte County mother is facing a slew of drug charges after she was caught speeding in a school zone. Bob Carpenter with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Deniese Loveada Spear... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man is in jail on drug trafficking charges after getting pulled over for not wearing his seat belt. Bob Carpenter with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says a deputy spotted... Read More.

Gas prices continue to rise. Tampa-based AAA South reports the national average is $3.93 per gallon. Prices in Florida are a little higher. AAA Spokesperson Jessica Brady says crude oil prices... Read More.