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This week in North Port, Florida, there were three incidents of concern. A house fire resulted in the death of two dogs, but the occupants, two adults, and three children, were unharmed. The fire was caused by a lightning strike and was contained to the garage. In another incident, two children from North Port took their mother's car and drove three hours away before being found by deputies in Alachua County. The children were reported missing, and their mother chose not to press charges. Lastly, there was a shooting at a Circle K convenience store, where a man's car was attempted to be stolen, leading to a confrontation and the firing of five bullets. No injuries were reported, and all parties involved fled the scene.

NORTH PORT, Fla. – A house caught on fire after being struck by lightning in North Port on Thursday afternoon. According to North Port Fire Rescue, there were no visible flames coming form the home when they arrived. However, when firefighters went inside, the home was covered in heavy...

Florida siblings who are 11 and 10 years old were discovered in their mother's stolen car early Thursday hundreds of miles away from their home.

The 75-year-old man apparently didn’t take anything from the boat but did leave something behind

CHARLOTTE HARBOR — Without a firm opening date, Sunseeker Resort continues hiring for vacant positions at the 785-room luxury resort on Charlotte Harbor.

An unlicensed contractor is on the run. Sarasota County detectives filed for Justin Hoover's arrest after homeowners said he collected more than $100,000 in deposits for work he never performed.

VENICE — Venice High School social studies teacher John Bone has died.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The Punta Gorda Police Department said a 41-year-old man threatened to kill his mother with a sai weapon inside the Verandas of Punta Gorda Senior Apartments. On Wednesday night, police received a call from a woman who said her son was punching holes inside the...

VENICE — Coming off of a bye week, the Indians returned home to face River Ridge within the friendly confines of Powell-Davis Stadium after nearly a month away.

More than a year after the Kowalski family expected to go to trial and almost five years after they filed their lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, their day in court finally arrived. Every seat at the four tables, two per side, before the judge was filled Thursday with both attorneys and...

PUNTA GORDA — A two-vehicle crash resulted in a fatality Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sarasota County residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia are eligible to apply for Individual Assistance. Florida state agencies, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration have collaborated to establish this aid. A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be located in North Port. The center will assist in applying for federal assistance, disaster loans, and provide information on recovery resources.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Englewood.

Angela Walker has seen her son do almost everything. Ziplining through West Virginia, hiking the Grand Canyon, traversing the Sedona vortexes by jeep: Walker-Wright exposed Cody, 19, to every possible activity to quench his thirst for exploration. Despite his adventures — and a knack for beating the odds — there was something Walker-Wright never thought she’d see Cody do: score a touchdown on a football field.

Amid ongoing crises in housing and childcare, thousands of local children, working families, and residents facing homelessness will be hurt by major cuts to social service programs approved by the Sarasota County Commission, several nonprofits say. Ahead of a new budget year starting Oct. 1, the commission voted last week...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Punta Gorda woman was hit and killed while trying to cross Lake Babcock Drive Thursday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident occurred around 7:48 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21. A 46-year-old woman was driving east in an SUV on Lake...

ENGLEWOOD — Debbie Casares recently found out that a close family friend, Dean Thompson, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2023-09-23:59075f55827ca161228ab5f3 Player Element ID: 6337648248112. Nearly a year after Hurricane Ian, hundreds of trailers are waiting with nobody inside. Driving past Airport Road in Punta Gorda, you’ll see trailers...

PUNTA GORDA — A 73-year-old woman died Thursday after she was hit by a car while crossing a street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

VENICE — People say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but kunzite is probably one of the most sought after gemstones since the early 20th century. Even the Smithsonian has a display featuring kunzite.