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Sexual Harrassment Investigation into Sarasota Co. Schools Official Wrapping Up

Wednesday, October 16

Sarasota County school officials say an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against their own Assistant Superintendent/Chief Operations Officer is expected to be done this week. Back in June, the school board hired a third... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials ‘Still Expect Charges’ Against Alleged Home Invader

Friday, October 11

Police in Charlotte County say they are still expecting to file charges against the man accused in the home invasion that led to the death of a 15-year old. No charges have been filed... Read More.

Charlotte Co. On FPL Pilot Program List to Bury Electric Lines

Monday, September 16

Florida Power and Light is set to bring a pilot program to Charlotte County that will see power lines go underground to avoid damage during storms. The utility says around 40 percent of their... Read More.

Man Charged in Fatal Sarasota Co. Hit-and-Run Was Police Informant

Thursday, September 12

A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash Sunday in Sarasota County that killed a 70-year-old woman and critically injured an infant was out on bond for two drug-related felonies. As part of his release,... Read More.

Charlotte Co. School Board Passes Budget

Thursday, September 12

The Charlotte County School Board unanimously approved a $326 million budget for the upcoming school year this week. The budget is $24.2 million more than last school year. The district estimated they will spend... Read More.

New Sarasota Co. Redistricting Maps Unveiled

Wednesday, September 11

People got their first look at maps drawn by a consultant hired to guide the Sarasota County Commission redistricting process along. The new maps don’t drastically change the boundaries, but just had some minor... Read More.

Sarasota Co. to Unveil Proposed New Commission District Maps

Monday, September 9

The consultant that was hired to help with Sarasota County’s redistricting effort will be presenting the County Commission with a series of maps this week showing alternative boundary lines for commission districts. The commission voted... Read More.

Two Arrested in Sarasota Co. on Meth Trafficking Charges

Friday, September 6

Two people have been arrested by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on meth trafficking charges. 40-year-old Gilbert Langford and 57-year-old Tamara Poole each face charges after police found more than 450 grams of meth.... Read More.

North Port Woman, Son Injured in Highlands Co. Crash

Thursday, September 5

Police in Highlands County are continuing to investigate a crash that injured a North Port woman and her son. Officials on Monday, 26-year old Kessie Menard was driving on SR-70 near L7 Ranch Road... Read More.