North Port Man Charged In Killings

Police have charged a 19-year-old North Port man with first-degree murder in the March shooting of a Bradenton teacher. Katrelle Johnson is charged with the murder of Kenneth Ellis last March. Johnson also... Read More.

Sarasota YMCA Head Resigns

The C-E-O of the Sarasota YMCA has resigned. Paul Smith joined the Sarasota organization two years ago, coming over from the YMCA in Kansas City, where he served as chief operating officer. Ed Landis,... Read More.

Crash At Punta Gorda Airport

A plane crash at the airport in Punta Gorda this morning and it couldn't have happened closer to first responders. Reports say a small plane apparently came in short of the runway and crashed... Read More.

Small Plane Crash At Punta Gorda Airport

The FAA is investigating a small plane crash this morning at Punta Gorda Airport. Bob Carpenter with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says they didn't have to travel very far to respond to... Read More.

Jailed For Stealing From His Grandmother

He's charged with exploitation of the elderly. Sarasota County detectives have arrested a man they say stole more than 100-thousand dollars from his grandmother. Officers say 33-year-old Ryan Leach of Sarasota stole over 102-thousand... Read More.

Englewood Woman Charged With Arson

The state Fire Marshal's office has charged an Englewood woman with arson from a fire in early August. The fire marshal says 32-year-old Angelique Byler is now being charged with first degree arson for... Read More.

Home Construction Permits Up In North Port

One sign of an improving Sun Coast economy: an increase in residential building permits. North Port, whose home building industry has been down for five years, reports ninety-five new residential construction permits were issued... Read More.