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Elderly Venice Man Charged in Wife’s Murder

Wednesday, October 16

Authorities in Venice have charged a 94-year-old man with first-degree murder for fatally shooting his 80-year-old wife, who had been suffering from dementia. The Venice Police Department tweeted that Wayne Juhlin told detectives Monday... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Arrested in Chainsaw Theft, Scam

Tuesday, October 15

Police in Charlotte County say two Port Charlotte men stole a pair of chainsaws…then tried to sell them back to the victim. Saturday night, a man told officers two chainsaws had been stolen from... Read More.

Man Rescued After Plane Crash Near Englewood

Monday, September 30

A pilot was rescued when his ultralite plane crashed in the water off of Englewood. Charlotte County Fire Rescue says the plane went down over the weekend near St. Paul Drive. The pilot was rescued... Read More.

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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.

Man Crashes Car Then Runs Away

Friday, August 23

After a vehicle ran off the road, deputies say the driver ran away, leaving his vehicle with three bullet holes in it behind. It happened this morning around 11:30am in the 301 northbound lanes,... Read More.

Police ID Man Found Dead in North Port Pond

Wednesday, August 21

Police have identified a man who was found dead last week in a North Port pond. Officias say 60-year-old Jose Guadalupe Gavarrete was found in a pond near Basilica and Benissimo Drive in the Gran... Read More.

Man Dies From July Scooter Crash

Monday, August 19

A man who was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter last month has died from his injuries. Roger Sowards was hospitalized on July 25 after he was hit while crossing Southwest... Read More.

Man Sentenced to Prison After Fentanyl-Heroin Bust

Monday, August 12

A Lancaster man will serve up to three decades in prison for helping a large-scale fentanyl/heroin operation. Antonio Rivera, 28, was recently sentenced to six to 30 years in prison after being charged in... Read More.

Manatee Co. Man Allegedly Pulls Gun on Delivery Drivers

Tuesday, August 6

Authorities say a 55-year-old man pulled a gun on a late-arriving furniture delivery team, saying he’s “shot people for less.” Manatee County Sheriff's investigators say Mitchell Helton is charged with two counts of aggravated... Read More.

Elderly Man Gets Probation in Fatal Boating Accident

Monday, August 5

An elderly man arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal boating accident in February will not spend any time behind bars. 75-year old Robert Barnhart was traveling in Boca Grande Pass when he... Read More.