A brush fire in Punta Gorda burned nearly 200 acres on Wednesday afternoon. Crews responded to a call of a fire on Oil Well Road around 2 o'clock. It took firefighters more than 4... Read More.

A multi-agency investigation named "Operation Ground Up" helped local law enforcement issue 100 citations and seize cocaine, heroin, marijuana and other drugs along roadways in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The operation was conducted... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and his Crime Prevention Unit announced Wednesday the institution of a nationwide anti-vehicle theft program known as C.A.T., Combat Auto Theft.  C.A.T. is a statewide program offered free to... Read More.

The prosecutor in the case against former Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Deputy Frankie Bybee is looking for information that may be found in his cell phone and other personal devices. The attorneys are hoping... Read More.

A truck driver died in a crash Tuesday morning when two semis collided on Interstate 75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 27-year old Matthew Simon of Riverview failed to reduce his speed when... Read More.

The Florida-based chain Metro Diner is planning to open a second restaurant in southwest Florida. Permits filed with Sarasota County last week indicate the diner will open at 2111 Tamiami Trail S. in Venice.... Read More.

The Punta Gorda police officer who was fired after accidentally shooting and killing an elderly woman during a citizens academy last August wants his job back. Lee Coel was fired by the Punta Gorda police... Read More.

Nokomis is getting a new Dollar General store. Permits filed late last week show that the company plans to build a new, 7,500-square-foot store at a cost of $400,000. The store wil be at... Read More.