The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office unveiled an Interactive Learning Trailer on Saturday at a Back to School Bash held at the Tringali Center. This new tool in safety education and crime prevention was made... Read More.

The only school in the Sarasota County School District to receive a D grade from the Florida Department of Education this year angered school board members Tuesday when it presented its plan for raising... Read More.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants to change the way state legislators raise taxes or fees. Scott wants to add a constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot that would require any tax or fee hike... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has put another drug user behind bars. Monday, 25-year-old Dan Mason was pulled over for an expired tag. The deputy, for a reason that is unclear asked Mason if... Read More.

A fiber optic line that was somehow damaged led to problems throughout Sarasota County schools Tuesday. All schools in Venice, Englewood and North Port were affected. The issue caused email and phone problems, but... Read More.

A Charlotte County neighborhood is on alert after a bat with rabies bit two people. Frederick Avenue, Peachland Boulevard, Broadview Street, Adela Avenue and Beacon Drive in Port Charlotte are all covered under the... Read More.

One of Venice's most popular restaurants will be closed for about 10 days while it undergoes renovations. Sharky’s on the Pier closed yesterday, and will remain closed until the 24th. The restaurant is undergoing... Read More.

Sarasota County is making it easier for parents to keep tabs on their child's school. The school district has rolled out an app in which parents can see calendars, lunch menus, the school directory,... Read More.