A longtime city council member is now running to be the next mayor of Venice. 76-year old Bob Daniels announced his candidacy late last month. Even after nine years on the council, he can... Read More.

A North Port couple is facing charges after more than a dozen pets were found inside a Venice motel room. A month-long investigation into an alleged animal training business led to the Wednesday arrests... Read More.

Legislation that would require all Florida public high schools to offer elective courses on the study of the Bible won approval today in a House committee but still faces many hurdles and constitutional questions... Read More.

A high speed chase happened in Port Charlotte this morning. Melissa King, 41, was arrested after leading deputies on a chase after being stopped on Komo Street. King got into one car crash during... Read More.

One man has been found who went missing from Manatee County this week. Patrick D.J. Allred, 25, of Palmetto went missing on Monday around 6:45 p.m., according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. At... Read More.

As we get set to turn our clocks one hour ahead this weekend, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, along with Sen. Marco Rubio Wednesday introduced the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent... Read More.

The North Port High School marching band is holding a fundraiser to try and cover the costs of sending the band to Rome to play in a New Year's Day parade in January. The... Read More.

A convicted felon finds himself behind bars after police say he was spotted leaving the scene of an explosion. Sarasota County Sheriffs Deputies were called to the 4600 block of Proctor Road over the... Read More.