PUNTA GORDA — Charles Counsil announced Friday that he will challenge Nancy Prafke for the City Council seat representing District 5. The vacancy was created when Mayor Bill Albers said he would not seek re-election... Read More.

John Williams sings “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding at “Charlotte Idol” auditions Friday, earning him a spot in the finals of competition this Friday at the Charlotte Harbor Event... Read More.

Construction of a directional turn lane into the retail shopping center anchored by Publix at 1251 South Toledo Blade Boulevard is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 15, 2013. Throughout the construction period, the... Read More.

The Venice Museum and Archives and the Kentucky Military Institute Alumni Association are hosting the exhibit "Kentucky Military Institute: Celebrating 37 Years in Venice." The display continues through June 12 as part of the... Read More.

Kenneth Stoddard, who is charged with child abuse in his daughter's death, is out of jail on bond. Under conditions of his $50,000 surety bond, Kenneth Stoddard, 35, cannot leave Sarasota or Manatee counties... Read More.

Two Manatee County schools, Wakeland Elementary Johnson Middle, were locked down briefly this afternoon after authorities say someone fired a gun in the air on school property behind Johnson Middle School. The Manatee... Read More.

FWC's looking into what caused to boats to collide just east of Boca Grande in Bull Bay this afternoon. Fox4 reports the crash sent two people to the hospital..Charlotte County EMS says one... Read More.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Culver’s, a fast-growing Midwest restaurant chain popular for its “ButterBurgers” and fresh frozen custards, will soon make its debut in Charlotte County. On Tuesday, the County Commission unanimously approved a final detail... Read More.