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Arcadia man accused of over-the-limit lobster possession, dumping 1, calling it an 'escape artist'

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — An Arcadia man was arrested after he was accused of over-the-limit lobster fishing and tampering with evidence. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies were patrolling on Thursday when they observed Kevin Arnold Karge, 61, diving and harvesting lobster. Karge reportedly told deputies that...

Monroe County, FL · 16h

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Charlotte County, Florida: Buffet City Cited For 27 Health Violations, Including Dead Roaches

A Charlotte County buffet restaurant in Port Charlotte, Florida, was cited for 27 violations during an October 28, 2026, inspection, including a stop-sale order on food at its buffet stations and dead roaches near the serving line.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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71-year-old driver dies in crash with semitrailer on University Parkway in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 71-year-old Sarasota man died and a 71-year-old Sarasota woman was critically injured when a Chevrolet Equinox struck the rear of a semitrailer on University Parkway approaching Medici Court, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Trooper Kenn Watson said the crash happened at about 11:55 a.m....

Sarasota, FL · 15h

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Charlotte County’s real estate market splits in two

Charlotte County’s real estate market is no longer moving in lockstep, with single-family homes and condominiums showing distinctly different trends, according to an analysis by a real estate technology company. Chris Dold, founder and CEO of Vero Beach-based Agent Arena, said the findings are based on closed sales recorded...

Charlotte County, FL · 21h

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Port Charlotte man faces 20-plus drug charges after undercover buys, deputies say

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Port Charlotte man is facing more than 20 drug-related charges after Charlotte County narcotics detectives conducted several undercover purchases over two months, authorities said. Runando Edghill, 38, was arrested on Nov. 10 after the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said 72.7 grams of cocaine, 121...

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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'I don't want to see the bullies win:' Pine View teacher will fight for license

OSPREY — Since September, multiple state officials have called for further investigation into Pine View teacher Liz Ballard, despite Sarasota County Schools finding her innocent of allegations involving two students stemming back years.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Port Charlotte chase ends at Charleston Cay, driver still on the run

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — A driver remained on the run after a pursuit ended at the Charleston Cay apartment complex Tuesday night. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers first spotted a 2024 Genesis traveling northbound on Interstate 75 with a faulty equipment violation. Troopers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off onto Harbourview Road and turned right onto Charleston Circle.

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County Contractor Gets 7 Years After Scamming Dozens of Hurricane Ian Victims

Brian White was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 23 years of probation after pleading no contest to fraud charges related to post-Hurricane Ian contracting work. Prosecutors say the scheme affected roughly 40 people in Charlotte County and 25 in Sarasota County. The State Attorney's Office says White...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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County balks at fees increase for development

PORT CHARLOTTE — Officials say they want to dramatically increase the fees charged to new home builders, but fear they could be sued by developers.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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Arrest warrant issued for Manatee County screening contractor

An arrest warrant has been issued for the owner of Integrity Screening Plus, a Manatee County contractor accused of collecting tens of thousands of dollars for screening jobs and failing to perform the work, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Manatee County, FL · 9h

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Free turkey dinners set for Englewood, Venice

Turkey dinners with all the trimmings will be provided for free across the region by All Faiths Food Bank as part of its ThankFULL campaign.

Englewood, FL · 17h

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Sarasota County family shares journey after pioneering in-womb spina bifida repair

A Nokomis couple learned at 20 weeks pregnant that their son, Theo, had spina bifida, prompting an urgent trip to Texas Children's Hospital for specialized fetal surgery. Surgeons closed the open lesion on Theo's back while he was still in the womb, a five-hour procedure that doubles a child's chances of walking unaided.

Sarasota County, FL · 10h

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Charlotte County man says trailer plate mix-up triggered toll bills, he went to WINK Listens

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—A Charlotte County man said toll invoices kept showing up in his mailbox for trips he never took. Ken Braglia said FDOT’s Toll-By-Plate system had billed him for nine months for a plate that was not his. He said the plate numbers matched his except for one letter.

Charlotte County, FL · 16h

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Mote Marine Stats Are In: Sarasota County Beaches Experience a Wave of Turtle Nests

Sea turtle nesting season wrapped up on October 31, 2026, for most of Florida, including the West Coast’s Gulf beaches. Some areas keep protections in place until November 15, depending on the county. With the season over, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium released its latest nesting stats. This year,...

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

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Expert says Blackburn Point Bridge in Osprey is worth rehabilitating

OSPREY, Fla. (WWSB) - An expert brought in by the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation said the Blackburn Point Swing Bridge in Osprey is worth rehabilitating after he surveyed the structure. The bridge, built in 1926, crosses the Intracoastal Waterway. It is one of the few remaining swing bridges in...

Osprey, FL · 20h

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Charlotte County Pools Post Seasonal Lifeguard Jobs, Sunday Closures Continue

Charlotte County is hiring seasonal lifeguards for Ann Dever Regional Park Pool. Applicants must be at least 16 and hold CPR/AED certification for professional rescuers, Standard First Aid, and an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or a nationally recognized equivalent. They must also obtain a Water Safety Instructor certification within six months of assignment.

Charlotte County, FL · 1d

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Sheriff recommending increased Animal Services fees and fines, calling action a ‘critical need’

Hoffman also proposes Sarasota County fund for betterment of animals. As part of his report to the Sarasota County Commission during their regular meeting on Nov. 17, in Sarasota, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis is scheduled to bring up Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman’s plea “to address the critical need to increase fees collected by Sarasota County Animal Services,” as Hoffman pointed out in an Aug. 31 letter to Lewis.

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