The State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Floridians to get old and dry Christmas Trees out of their homes in a timely manner this week. At this point, many Christmas trees have been up... Read More.

New Florida laws going into effect in January 2019..Here are a few . Florida’s minimum-wage rate is increasing to $8.46 an hour and at least $5.44 an hour for tipped employees. Hospitals ... Read More.

Sarasota County officials confirmed this week that a pipe at a water treatment plant property burst a week ago today during heavy rains and spilled nearly a million gallons of untreated sewage and wastewater... Read More.

The developer of a proposed subdivision in Venice is petitioning the state for relief after the city council denied the planned development last month. The attorney for the Michigan-based developer is filing under the... Read More.

A man was arrested today after an investigation determined he shot his aunt's boyfriend during an argument. It happened near 7th Street Southwest and Ivan Avenue around 3 p.m on Christmas day. Deputies said... Read More.

An Englewood man dies weeks after a motorcycle crash. Glenn Weathers was riding on Dec. 8 into the intersection of State Road 776 and Coliseum Boulevard. Officers tell reporters that’s when a vehicle traveling... Read More.

There's a workshop coming up in the new year for the public to weigh in on Sarasota County charging to park at Siesta Key beaches. The county commission is expected to reach a decision... Read More.

Officials with the FHP were out in force last night in one of their periodic wolfpack operations. Last night's operation ran from 10pm-4am and focused on Interstate 75 and major county and state highways... Read More.