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Fort Myers Police arrested a man for burglarizing a van downtown Thursday. John Redwick, 47, was arrested after security footage was taken of him trying to break into a van parked near Jackson Street,... Read More.
A woman was arrested after trying to get into four different homes on 13th Street Northwest in Golden Gate Estates. This happened while she was in her red pajamas at 2 a.m. on Wednesday.... Read More.
Venice City Council Member Bob Daniels has been hit with an ethics violation charge by an area woman. The Herald-Tribune reports Venice resident Dawn Champiny claims Daniels conducted a background search on her using... Read More.
The trial of a former Punta Gorda police officer charged with manslaughter has been moved out of Charlotte County. A judge granted a request this week to move Lee Coel's trial to Lee County.... Read More.
Sarasota County transportation officials are asking for the public's input on potential long term plans. A pair of open houses are coming up where residents can voice their opinions on what SCAT can and... Read More.
Florida legislators are partnering with university researchers to vet how criminal justice legislation could affect communities of color in a state that has among the nation’s highest rates of incarceration. Under the plan, the... Read More.
North Port city leaders are now allowing food trucks to do business within city limits, Under the new ordinance, vendors must complete a detailed permit application. They have to prove they have current licenses... Read More.
Venice property owners with large Banyan trees, oaks and other trees deemed “Venetian Trees” could receive a tax incentive to preserve them. The city is considering an initial draft of a tree preservation, protection and... Read More.