Sen. Marco Rubio announced that he fired his chief of staff after getting reports of “improper conduct” with subordinate staffers. The statement from Rubio’s office was released Saturday evening. His office did not respond to... Read More.

The Braves aren't the only business to expand and create jobs in North Port...that was a theme commonly brought up Friday at the South County Tiger Bay Club luncheon. North Port city economic development... Read More.

This weekend was the annual Fire Fest in Venice, an event meant to educate people about controlled burns and the importance of those types of fires. This year's event comes on the heels of... Read More.

Gov. Rick Scott is not pleased about the Florida legislature's proposal to cut spending for tourism. Scott wanted the number to be $100 million, but the house has proposed closer to $76 million for... Read More.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested four teenagers for allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old girl in August of last year. 18-year-old Timothy Hinds and three others under 18 have been charged as... Read More.

An Englewood man has been arrested for possession of child pornography after police determined his computer IP address. It was determined that 55-year-old Robert Hudson had downloaded several files in Sarasota County Sheriff's Office... Read More.

Siesta Key residents aren't happy with the Sarasota County Commission's change to allow businesses to be built closer to the sidewalk. A proposed rule change would eliminate a requirement that currently states buildings over... Read More.

The City of Venice next month is starting their second phase for the city's automated trash pick-up. 3,000 new cans will go out in the middle of February in Capri Isles, East Venice Ave.,... Read More.