A water shortage warning has been issued to 8.1 million residents from Orlando to the Florida Keys. South Florida Water Management District Board Chairman Dan O'Keefe said that residents' voluntary efforts will help the... Read More.

A large brush fire has burned more than 150 acres in Punta Gorda. The fire initially started as a 60-acre blaze near Bermont Road on land used for off-road vehicles. All riders were asked... Read More.

Two Venice parents are facing charges after their 3-year old was found wandering near the US-41 Bypass late Friday night. A passing driver saw the toddler, who was wearing only diapers, and called police.... Read More.

An Englewood man whom police call a career criminal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. A federal jury found 45-year old Ernest Chambliss guilty... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is warning the public, especially the business community to be aware of an increase in materials being stolen from construction sites. Items that have been stolen include household appliances,... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has concluded an investigation that started in February and culminated Thursday with an arrest. 38-year-old Jason Wright had been monitored by police and it was concluded that several drug... Read More.

An armed robber hit the Discount Tobacco and Beer in North Port Thursday and police continue to look for the suspect. The afternoon hit took place around 4:20 as a male suspect demanded money... Read More.

The Venice Fire Department was called to the Chase Bank building at 1320 E. Venice Avenue Friday morning when a strange odor was reported. Fire crews evacuated and secured the building and found a... Read More.