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Cape Coral Police Have Person of Interest in Traffic Death

Friday, May 3

A person is dead after being hit by a car this morning in Cape Coral. Police said the hit-and-run crash happened around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Cape Coral Parkway and Coronado Parkway.... Read More.

North Port Police Roll Out Body Cameras for 84 Officers

Thursday, May 2

84 North Port police officers will be wearing body cameras when they go on duty starting this week. Those wearing the cameras include everyone from those on patrol to school resource officers to those... Read More.

ACLU Calling for Action After Venice Police Seen Bodyslamming Suspect

Wednesday, May 1

The ACLU is getting involved after dash cam video shows police in Venice bodyslamming a burglary suspect at an area motel. A maid at a Motel 6 called police after seeing a man, later... Read More.

North Port Police Continue to Investigate 2018 Murder

Friday, April 19

Police in North Port are continuing to investigate a murder that took place last year, despite having one person already charged and in custody. Officials searched a home earlier in the week in connection... Read More.

Man Crashes into Sarasota Police Car

Thursday, April 18

A Sarasota police officer has suffered minor injuries after his police car was hit earlier this morning by a driver who claimed they could not slow down. The Officer was blocking traffic to investigate a... Read More.

Police Drone Bill is Moving

Wednesday, April 17

Law enforcement agencies in Florida could use drones for more purposes under legislation passed unanimously by the state House earlier today.Under the measure passed 114-0 , drones could be used to monitor crowds of... Read More.

Sarasota Police Crack Down on Drivers who dont Stop for School Buses

Tuesday, April 16

Sarasota Police are cracking down on drivers who aren't stopping for school buses. Officials staked out at a problem area near Girls Inc. on South Tuttle Avenue. In just thirty minutes, police handed out seventeen... Read More.

Police Look for Man who Stole $40,000 Ring

Tuesday, April 16

Deputies are looking for a man accused of stealing a $40,000 diamond ring from Tiara Fine Jewelry inside the Coconut Point Hyatt Monday. Investigators said the man asked to see the ring from... Read More.