Hearing Now Set On SCAT Fare Increase

A hearing now set for September 13th on transit fares in Sarasota County. At issue: a proposed hike in the one-way fare on Sarasota County Area Transit -- or SCAT -- vehicles from seventy-five... Read More.

North Port Again Named Playful City

The City of North Port has been named, for the second consecutive year, a Playful City USA community. That award from KaBOOM!, which is a national not-for-profit organization committed to providing time and space... Read More.

Sarasota Teen Hit By Deputy’s Cruiser

Nobody was charged, but a 14 year old boy was last listed in critical condition after he was hit by a Sarasota County Sheriff's deputy's car on Saturday. The teen is identified as... Read More.

Ex-Riverview HS Star Killed

A former Riverview High School basketball standout has been found murdered. Police in Tallahassee say 20-year-old Shannon Washington was stabbed with a kitchen knife during an argument. Washington was a standout athlete at Riverview... Read More.

Man Killed in Crash

Florida Highway Patrol said Stephen B. Rozzelle, Jr. was traveling southbound on McIntosh Rd in the left lane when it veered left causing the left front to hit the curb of the raised median.... Read More.

Englewood Rolls Out Pioneer Days

Englewood's big annual Pioneer Days celebration kicked off with the Englewood Idol competition last night. Now, on to the weekend where one highlight will be the popular Cardboard Boat Race tomorrow morning at ten... Read More.

CCSO Investigates Truck Tire Thefts

Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives need your help. Do you know anything about the theft of nearly two dozen new truck tires? They were stolen from a Cleveland business more than a week ago.... Read More.

GOP Leader Bitner To Resign Due To ALS Diagnosis

Florida Republican Party Chairman Dave Bitner of Port Charlotte says today he's leaving his post as head of the state G-O-P for health reasons. Bitner, a former Port Charlotte lawmaker, has been diagnosed with... Read More.