Hemp has been hyped as a lifesaver for Florida farmers, touted as a versatile crop that can be used to build houses, feed livestock and create clothing. But it's the plant's healing qualities that... Read More.

An early morning crash involving a vehicle and a power pole closed a section of Webber Street this morning. Florida Highway Patrol says the accident happened around 5:00 am. FHP says 21-year-old Blake Horn... Read More.

A Port Charlotte woman told officials heard a splash coming from her backyard swimming pool in the middle of the night, and when she went outside to check on it, she found a 7-foot... Read More.

North Port police were out in force this weekend, cracking down on ATV and other off-road drivers. Police were cracking down on off-road drivers who drive and tear down city streets. The enforcement operation... Read More.

Sarasota County deputies arrested 25 people accused of traveling to have sex with teens or children. Two of the men were from Southwest Florida. Constantin Fota is facing two charges, including using a computer... Read More.

A 34-year-old man has died after investigators said he became pinned under a lawnmower while working in Venice. City of Venice fire and police departments were called to the Lakes of Capri condominium complex... Read More.

A security guard has testified that Nikolas Cruz was such a threat when he attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that he was searched for weapons every morning. Cruz is accused of returning to... Read More.

A 39-year-old Navy Chief stationed in northeast Florida is behind bars, accused of traveling from Jacksonville to Sarasota County in order to have sex with what he thought was a 14 year-old. Last week,... Read More.