A commercial fisherman freed a loggerhead sea turtle from a fishing hook on the Venice pier Monday. The situation started when the turtle chomped the hook of a fisherman and several people nearby noticed... Read More.

Two people have been sentenced for their part in an opiate and human smuggling case. A Tampa judge sentenced 60-year-old Sarasota doctor Fred Joseph and a 61-year-old former anesthesiologist from Osprey to prison for... Read More.

Florida homeowners who insure their property through a state-created insurance company will see an average 6.6 percent increase in their multi-peril coverage next year, regulators announced Wednesday. But thanks to Hurricane Irma, the increase... Read More.

The North Port High School ROTC honored retiring Police Chief Kevin Vespia Tuesday. Vespia has spoken to the ROTC class in years past, advising them that “they can do anything they set their minds... Read More.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has awarded grant funding to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for their Project Lifesaver International Program. The $5,000 grant will help serve more people in the community affected by... Read More.

A new train-themed playground at Legacy Park in Venice opened this week. The park is located at 395 E. Venice Ave., and includes a shaded playground structure, climbing apparatus, cornhole equipment and swings.  The new... Read More.

Siesta Key attorney Margaret Good has won the Democratic primary for the 72nd District House seat. She'll face off against a pair of challengers in the Feb. 13 general election. Republican James Buchanan and... Read More.

A body found off Egmont Key is not that of a missing boater from Cortez, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officials. The body found is a white man about 60-years-old and was fund... Read More.