The Venice Fire Department is seeking donations for Hurricane Michael victims in the Panhandle. They are collecting non-perishable donations at the following locations: Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. on the island Fire... Read More.

President Donald Trump got a bird’s-eye view today of Florida communities left in ruins by Hurricane Michael, during a nearly hour-long helicopter tour of portions of the Panhandle. Trump saids crews have done... Read More.

Several local organizations are lending a helping hand to the victims of Hurricane Michael. Many are having a difficult time finding enough food to eat. This morning dozens of volunteers gathered in... Read More.

More charges have been filed against a Charlotte County firefighter, this time for video taping sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl. Perry Carter was already arrested earlier this month for hiding video cameras in... Read More.

The level of red tide decreased again in parts of Sarasota and Charlotte counties, resulting in patchier bloom conditions along the coast. The latest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found... Read More.

A recent survey released by both Venice MainStreet and the Chamber of Commerce found red tide affected more than 70 percent of all businesses in Venice. The survey says more than $1M in business... Read More.

Air Force explosive experts removed a World War II-era artillery rocket that was being used as a garden decoration in a Florida neighborhood. The Army Corps of Engineers were working in a Vero Beach... Read More.

A 12-year-old suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Charlotte County Thursday night. Troopers say Spencer Becton of Port Charlotte was riding his bike on Appleton Boulevard in Port Charlotte when... Read More.