Environmentalists expect to have all the signatures they need next week to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.  The measure would require lawmakers to spend money on land and water conservation.  Environmentalist Aliki... Read More.

Nearly all teachers in both Charlotte and Sarasota counties are effective educators, according to preliminary statistics released by the Florida Department of Education this week. The state is nearly done with the evaluation process,... Read More.

A Sarasota County mother is facing charges of child neglect after deputies say they found two toddlers living in "horrific" conditions and with a registered sex offender. Donnalee Ballard was arrested after officers found... Read More.

Lemon Bay High School officials say someone stole more than 20 Christmas trees from the school's sales lot late last week. The school's ROTC Unit and Project Graduation received 130 trees on Tuesday November... Read More.

The search for a missing Venice man was helped greatly by his participation in a program known as Project Lifesaver. James Mondello had walked off from an assisted living facility Tuesday night, and police... Read More.

North Port may soon have a domestic partnership registry, giving unmarried couples  some of the same rights federal and state laws already grant married couples..{WENG-120513-Jennings Domestic Partners VO}

The State of Florida recently made changes to the state law on child care standards, requiring fire extinguisher training for everyone working in a child care facility. Matthew Harding has more information on how... Read More.

Agencies throughout Sarasota County will now have a renewed effort in protecting kids during supervised visits. Kim Wiles with Sarasota County, says the Safe Havens grant will help develop coordination among all agencies.