Prices at the pump held fairly steady over the past week, but Triple-A warns that increases are coming as refineries move into maintenance season, which means reduced gasoline production. In Florida, the statewide average... Read More.

An inmate at the Charlotte County Jail accuses a corrections deputy of putting a satanic curse on him. Todd McGathey claims on a regular basis that he is possessed by demons. In... Read More.

The Charlotte County Community Services Department and the Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center invite you to “Come Sail Away,” a free sailing event 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday March 11th at Port... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office recently reported that Data Collection Devices, also known as credit card skimmers, were discovered in some area gas station pumps. Members of the Sheriff's Economic Crimes Unit conducted... Read More.

The chief of the Punta Gorda Police Department has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal affairs investigation. That action was taken Thursday, one day after Chief Tom Lewis was charged with... Read More.

A charter school in Venice is one of the best public middle schools in Florida. That's according to the independent website Niche, which assessed metrics including academics, teachers, diversity and culture, and ranked... Read More.

A North Port man is accused of performing a sex act on a child he was babysitting. 55-year-old Steven Crego was arrested and is facing felony charges of molestation and sexual battery. Crego... Read More.

The Florida Department of Transportation has announced it will be enhancing safety at the roundabout at Jacaranda Boulevard and East Venice Avenue in Sarasota County, the scene of multiple crashes. Improvements include new pavement... Read More.