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Hands-Free Ban Goes Into Effect Tuesday for School, Construction Zones

Tuesday, October 1

Today is the day the hands-free texting ban goes into effect for school and construction zones. Drivers need to be hands-free of any type of wireless device in active school and construction zones. Through... Read More.

Construction Crews Cause Massive Sewage Spill in Venice

Thursday, July 25

Another massive sewage and wastewater spill happened on the Suncoast, this time in Venice. On Wednesday afternoon, construction crews working along Jacaranda Boulevard, between Border Road and Laurel Road hit a 16-inch sewage main, causing... Read More.

Owners of Charlotte Co. Construction Company Bail on Bankruptcy Hearing

Wednesday, July 10

The owners of an under-fire Charlotte County construction company failed to show up for their own bankruptcy hearing this week. HD Custom Homes abruptly shut down last year, leaving more than four dozen homes... Read More.

Construction Begins on Punta Gorda-Area Water Project

Thursday, June 27

Construction is now underway on phase one of a $12 million project to connect a regional drinking water supply system with the City of Punta Gorda’s water treatment plant. Phase one consists of installing... Read More.

Construction Begins on Large Area Water PRoject

Thursday, June 27

Construction is now underway on phase one of a $12 million project to connect a regional drinking water supply system with the City of Punta Gorda’s water treatment plant. Phase one consists of installing... Read More.

Two Charged with Stealing Construction Site Materials

Friday, May 31

Construction workers helped deputies in Collier County catch two accused thieves on Thursday. Pedro Vanencio and Martha Pena Erebia were seen on security cameras going into two construction sites with surveillance video allegedly... Read More.

Construction Begins on New Venice Police Headquarters

Monday, May 20

Construction got underway this weekend on what will eventually be the new headquarters for the Venice Police Department’s new headquarters. The 10-acres site on E. Venice Avenue is being funded through a $16M public... Read More.