2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (616+ words) Charlotte County Sheriff's Office detectives and officers are working a death investigation in the 2600 block of Rock Creek Drive in Port Charlotte. PORT CHARLOTTE — A well-being check turned into the death investigation of two people late Wednesday and into Thursday,…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (254+ words) TERRA CEIA — A crash near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge led to the death of an area woman over the weekend. According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred about 10:08 a.m. Saturday at Mile Marker 5 along…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (344+ words) A Venice man died in a shooting at the Maren Apartments & Townhomes community early Wednesday morning. According to the Venice Police Department, there’s no threat to the public. VENICE — Venice police said the person shot at a North Venice apartment…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (351+ words) OneBlood Big Red Bus is holding a blood drive in Venice on July 1. It stated it is currently dealing with a blood shortage. Venice’s location did not have any donors at noon Friday. OneBlood is experiencing a shortage in blood…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (179+ words) The Fred Johnson Quintet is scheduled to perform from 6-9 p.m. on the main stage on Sunset Beach. Cameron Wade’s second set at 2:30 p.m. will feature vocalist Lady Z performing jazz, swing and soul favorites. R & B singer Cameron Wade will feature…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (113+ words) The vacant “City Marketplace” parcel is for sale for $12 million. UF students Rosalba Matta and Branden Justin created a plan called “Welcome the Water” which includes a hotel, apartments, a community resilience hub, a garage, plants and more that would…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1435+ words) A rendering of Sara’s Studios, a four-story addition to the Manatee Performing Arts Center. Florida Cultural Group CEO Janene Amick, left, producing artistic director Rick Kerby, right, and Steve and Sara Bayard who have been major donors to the Manatee…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (661+ words) Attendees celebrate the reveal of SCFCS’s permanent classroom building on Thursday. On Thursday, SCF President Tommy Gregory presented Bill Jervey with a statue of a manatee, the mascot of SCF, as a token of the college’s appreciation for his donation....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (620+ words) Jacqueline Flores’ car was totaled in the crash. Lauryn Akeys was killed in a May crash along Interstate 75 involving a wrong-way driver who faces manslaughter and DUI charges. Jacqueline & Alek were injured in the crash and are also seeking the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (588+ words) Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during a game in 2025. New legislation easing restrictions on high school coaches spending their own money to help athletes was bound to happen. In this era…...