The US House of Representatives last week passed a $6.25M research package to study the effect of red tide. The money will go to the National Institutes of Health, who will research long term... Read More.

A motion for the judge in the manslaughter case of a former Punta Gorda police officer has been denied. Lee Coel’s attorney filed a motion to have Judge Margaret Steinbeck removed from the case... Read More.

A Charlotte County deputy resigned after investigators said he showed up drunk to a Sheriff's Office sponsored children's event. Joshua Muse admitted he made a mistake, but hopes this incident can be a learning... Read More.

The School District of Manatee County is hiring. They’re looking for support staff like food service workers, bus drivers, and office staff. They’re holding a job fair in a week at the old Wakeland... Read More.

A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy has resigned after he allegedly showed up to a Sheriff Explorers event drunk. Deputy First Class Joshua Muse was helping pack canned food for the post... Read More.

A new blue-green algae bloom has forced summer plans for some Englewood kids to be rescheduled. The Englewood Sailing Association's summer camp for kids had to cancel its first session this week along Lemon... Read More.

Residents of North Port could be seeing a big hike in their tax rate to cover the costs of a host of new projects. The city announced this week that the city's tax rate... Read More.

On Friday, make sure you wear blue! Manatee Memorial Hospital wants to encourage everyone to wear blue to bring awareness of men’s health. The hospital says remind the men in your life, to have... Read More.