The Florida Dept. of Children and Family Services says the state's system to protect children has failed after two recent death's in our area. Sec. Mike Carroll went before a state Senate panel late... Read More.

Deputies have staked themselves out in Port Charlotte for bad driving. The sheriff's office has announced extra speed enforcement for this week in two areas. The deputies have their radar guns working along Cornelius Boulevard, and... Read More.

A Venice legislator has filed a bill titled "Protection of Religious Freedom," which has many in the LGBT community concerned. Rep. Julio Gonzalez entered the proposal that provides immunity for businesses who refuse services... Read More.

The Florida Dept. of Children and Families chose not to investigate a complaint regarding the well-being of Chance Walsh, according to documents obtained by FOX 13. A call to the Florida Abuse Hotline the... Read More.

Sarasota County is being pressured by state health officials to privatize prenatal care, a move local leaders say would drive patients out of the county, just like it did for Charlotte County a couple... Read More.

The Sarasota County Commission has approved an exception for a 8.7-acre plot in Englewood to be the new home of a Buddhist forest monastery, just a few blocks from the Dearborn Street shopping district.... Read More.

The father of Chance Walsh has returned to Florida. WFTS-TV reports authorities have extradited 36-year-old Joseph Walsh from South Carolina, and he has arrived at the Sarasota County Jail. Meanwhile, a probable cause affidavit shows the... Read More.

A Florida Senate committee chaired by Nancy Detert of Venice has unanimously approved a bill that would recognize businesses who employ workers with disabilities. Senate Bill 388 moved out of the Senate Commerce and... Read More.