The observatory at Florida Southwestern State College will be open to the public during today's solar eclipse. The James and Barbara Moore Observatory will open at 1:30, and admission will be free. The observatory... Read More.

Western Michigan's new facility at the Punta Gorda Airport may soon expand into more than just aviation. The university is working in conjunction with the county and nearby Fat Point Brewery to offer students... Read More.

Get ready for some traffic headaches in North Port. Torrington Street near Veterans Boulevard will be closed until further notice. Drivers traveling through the area should use South Orlando Boulevard as a detour route.... Read More.

A months-long investigation into an alleged drug house in Englewood ended Friday with the arrest of four people. Around 6:30am, members of the Charlotte County SWAT team, Street Crimes Unit, and Narcotics Unit entered... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Eleventh Avenue in Englewood at Sunday morning for some sort of disturbance. The police found two injured individuals who were... Read More.

Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and other material used for the sale of drugs were seized from a home in Englewood Friday. Charlotte County law enforcement made up SWAT, Street Crimes Unit, Narcotics Unit served a... Read More.

One Manatee County Commissioner wanted to remove a monument at the courthouse in Bradenton on the heels of other statues being vandalized across the country. Commissioner Charles Smith cast the lone vote to move... Read More.

Fire crews in North Port were out early Wednesday to contain a large mulch fire. Officials say the blaze broke out overnight along Joe Jeff Street in the North Port Estates area. Smoke was... Read More.