A proposed fire fee in the city of Venice has residents confused and wondering exactly where the figures are coming from. The fire department is funded out of the city's general fund, but the... Read More.

A man known to police in Charlotte County is now behind bars after a large stash of drugs was found in his pickup truck. Police say earlier this week, a deputy spotted a truck... Read More.

More details are coming out about the suspect behind the murder of two men at the Zota Beach Resort in Longboat Key. Last Friday, police say 29-year old Darryl Hanna Jr.- a former employee-... Read More.

A top official with the Florida Highway Patrol has told troopers they aren't writing enough speeding tickets. The Tampa Bay Times reports Maj. Mark Welch of Troop H in Tallahassee told troopers under his command... Read More.

A Florida group trying to preserve Confederate monuments is backing a new effort- one that their opponents are also pushing for. A statue of Snooty the manatee. There is one difference- while some want... Read More.

A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation led to felony drug possession charges. A Charlotte County Sheriff's Deputy saw a white Toyota at the intersection of Whidden Street and Harborview Drive, whose driver was... Read More.

A 60-year old man was airlifted from the scene of a crash on the Venice Bridge yesterday afternoon. Police said the 60-year old man was driving his Ford Ranger on the bridge when he... Read More.

Football players at Venice High School will have the latest in anti-concussion technology when they take to the field this season. The team's new helmets have a foam cover that ricochets off objects- coach... Read More.