The Florida Department of Transportation is looking to add a pair of rest areas along I-75 in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Currently, there are no rest stops traveling in either direction between Hillsborough and... Read More.

The City of North Port has a new leader, but the interim tag hasn't been removed on its city manager. Peter Lear may not have to worry about that much longer. City commissioners have... Read More.

A Florida high school teacher has resigned after allegedly becoming involved with a student at the school she taught. Former Estero High art teacher Jennifer Hambling had been at the school for 12 years,... Read More.

A collaborative effort between the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the seizure of a whole truckload of drugs and two people landing in jail. A search... Read More.

There could end up being a tax referendum on the ballot in Charlotte County next year. The school board is currently discussing a proposed property tax hike that would raise taxes by $1.00 per... Read More.

There's a growing coyote problem in the city of Venice. After residents have reported seeing the animal for years at night, they're becoming a bit more brazen and coming out in the daylight. Residents... Read More.

A 27-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriffs Office is calling it a career. Captain Charlie Thorpe was honored this week for his nearly 3 decades of service. Thorpe was the one behind the... Read More.

The Venice City Council has voted to seek help from the county in finding land for a new park in northeast Venice. The city already has a 10 acre plot in mind- one on... Read More.