CCSOMCU Looking for Wanted Man

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit has an open arrest warrant for a man who shot a repo man. CCSO said 36 year old Raul Romero shot at a driver on Saturday afternoon, who went... Read More.

DUI Checkpoints Readied For New Year’s Eve

With this weekend's New Year's celebrations ready to roll, Sun Coast law enforcement says it will be out in force to try to put a clamp on drunk driving. Sheriff's deputies in Charlotte and... Read More.

Holiday Closings

A reminder that with New Year's Day coming on Sunday, it's another three-day weekend for many government employees. That means that government offices, banks and the post office will all be closed on Monday.... Read More.

Feds Look To Sarasota County For Water Quality

It's been a big "green" week in Sarasota. First, the city was recognized for its efforts in a number of environmentally-friendly water quality and flood control projects. Then, an official of the Environmental Protection... Read More.

Pineapple Drop Re-Worked In Sarasota

A New Year's Eve without the Pineapple Drop in downtown Sarasota, at least, not an official one. The Downtown Sarasota Alliance scrapped plans for the annual pineapple drop and street fair that's brought tens... Read More.

Manatees Seeking Warm-Water Havens

The arrival of cooler weather this week may mean that Sun Coast manatees will be on the move. Marine biologists say manatees could start seeking warmer areas in which to gather. They say those... Read More.

Plea Deal In PC Drug Killing

A plea deal in a fatal shooting in Port Charlotte a year ago. Authorities say 31-year-old Joseph Salmon, who was originally charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon,... Read More.