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All Eyes on the Gulf as Tropical Storm Warnings Posted from AL to FL

Friday, October 18

Forecasters say a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico will soon become a tropical or subtropical storm that is headed for the northern Gulf Coast. On Thursday evening, the U.S. National Hurricane Center... Read More.

Punta Gorda to Remove Abandoned Vessels from Waterways

Friday, October 4

The city of Punta Gorda is taking the lead on getting rid of abandoned boats from waterways. The city previously has had to rely on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which brings... Read More.

Marshalls to Open in Old K-Mart Building in Venice

Tuesday, October 1

A Venice shopping center that was once the home of a long-closed KMart finally has a new tenant. Marshalls will open its doors in the Jacaranda Plaza off of the US-41 Bypass this week.... Read More.

Sarasota County Crews Go Natural to Protect Osprey Park from Erosion

Thursday, September 26

Sarasota County parks officials have come with a solution they hope will solve -or at least slow down- erosion issues at Blackburn Point Park in Osprey. Crews put in biodegradable coir logs along part... Read More.

Honor Flights to Leave from PGD Starting in 2020

Wednesday, September 25

Charlotte County veterans have been honored over the years, taking part in Southwest Florida honor flights. Now, they’ll be able to leave without having to travel too far. Starting next year, honor flights will... Read More.

Ex-North Port Dance Studo Owner Sentenced to 26 Years

Monday, September 23

The former owner of a North Port dance studio that was found guilty of performing sex acts with a 15-year-old female student has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. 40-year old Lauren Debenedetta... Read More.

FPL To Add 1,000 Charging Stations Statewide

Friday, September 20

Florida Power & Light plans to install 1,000 electric-charging stations at 100 locations across the state. The utility’s announcement Wednesday says the stations would be located on major roadways, public parks, shopping malls, tourist destinations... Read More.

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