On Tuesday, Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for areas affected by red tide. On Wednesday, Scott directed the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to activate the state's Small Business Emergency Bridge... Read More.

A Charlotte County K9 unit tracked down and chased a man who fled from a traffic stop. Police pulled over 31-year old Jeremy Kimla near Chula Vista Drive when he took off on foot.... Read More.

No injuries were reported after a brief standoff in Venice on Tuesday. Yesterday morning, police were called to a home on Capri Isles Boulevard for a report of a suicidal man that had barricaded... Read More.

It's been a rollercoaster week for a local candidate for the Florida House. Less than 24 hours after Melissa Howard vowed to stay in her election race for the District 73 seat, saying she... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Monday for allegedly harvesting an endangered plant without a permit. Johnny Powers told deputies he was picking berries in south Punta Gorda, but said he... Read More.

A Republican candidate for the Florida Legislature apologized Monday for saying she had a college degree that she didn’t complete, but said she will stay in the race “and lead by example from now... Read More.

Gov. Rick Scott is declaring a state of emergency across parts of Florida that have been overrun by a toxic algae bloom that is killing fish and emptying beaches and restaurants. Scott is ordering... Read More.

A candidate for the Florida Legislature is being accused of lying about graduating from college and then producing a fake diploma after a website questioned her about it. Miami University in Ohio told the... Read More.