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.

A Punta Gorda police officer and his chief are facing criminal charges in the shooting death last August of 73-year-old Mary Knowlton. On Wednesday, the state attorney filed a manslaughter charge against Officer Lee... Read More.

A Venice woman is charged with Child Neglect after she allegedly fell asleep with an infant in her backseat and later left the child alone while she entered a convenience store. Sarasota County sheriff's... Read More.

The city manager of North Port has accepted an offer to serve as assistant Sarasota County administrator. Jonathan Lewis is expected to start in early April, filling the position opened with the departure of... Read More.