Two women were injured after a crash on Englewood Road in Sarasota County on Monday. Police say an elderly Venice woman turned in front of a Ford F-350 near the intersection with Loyola Road... Read More.

Gas prices jumped a nickel overnight across the Suncoast Tuesday, as the local market seems to be finally responding to higher oil prices. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the... Read More.

The cause of death of a 42-year-old woman who died hours after a casino shuttle boat caught fire in Florida will be determined through a scheduled autopsy today. Carrie Dempsey died Sunday while being... Read More.

A woman accused of a hit-and-run accident involving an eight-year-old in Fort Myers was set for court today. Laura Ashley Wood faces charges that include three counts of hit-and-run, reckless driving and driving with... Read More.

The North Port Police Department arrested Dontae Lamar Stanley Jr 21-year-old for his role in the shooting death of 19-yr-old Trent Bartol-Thomas, also known as Trent Joseph. Stanley is listed as homeless and has... Read More.

This is now week two of the state legislature's final 60-day session with plans to address the ongoing opioid epidemic. A Senate committee is considering bill SB 8, a bill aimed to fight the... Read More.

The Wildlife Center of Venice is preparing its new home, just a stone's throw away from their current location. 14 years ago, the foundation started on a property off Border Road in Venice and... Read More.

In the wake of Irma, storms are a major priority on the Florida Legislature’s agenda this year following the storm's rampage across most of the state. Lawmakers will consider proposals ranging from making evacuations... Read More.