Governor Suspends Tolls
Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended tolls on Florida's Turnpike Mainline and selected roads across the state in advance of Hurricane Dorian.
Governor Suspends Tolls
Pioneer Day Activities Cancelled due to Dorian
Englewood Pioneer Day Parade CancelledChristy Phelps parade organizer has announced that the Pioneer Day Parade will not take place on Monday. The committee has also cancelled the Cardboard Boat Race, Shipwreck Dane and Car Show.... Read More.
Hurricane Dorian Update
Hurricane Dorian strengthened overnight and its expected Florida landfall as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane shifted south, putting South Florida and Central Florida in its projected impact zone early next week.At 8 a.m. Friday, Hurricane Dorian had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and... Read More.
Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian gained strength in the Atlantic Wednesday night, and millions of people in Florida were warned to be ready for its impact. "Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Dorian is expected to become a major hurricane on Friday, and remain... Read More.
Hurricane Dorian Gains Strength
Hurricane Dorian gained strength in the Atlantic Wednesday night, and millions of people in Florida are getting ready for its impact. Dorian is expected to become a major hurricane on Friday, and remain an extremely dangerous hurricane through the weekend," the National Hurricane Center... Read More.
SECOND MAN ARRESTED FOR ROBBING RAYS PLAYERS
A SECOND MAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BURGLARY OF THE SPRING TRAINING HOME OF THREE RAYS PLAYERS IN MARCH. DETECTIVES PICKED UP 19 YEAR OLD DAVID RUFINO OF NORTH PORT AT US 41 AND COCHRAN BOULEVARD JUST BEFORE 10PM LAST NIGHT. ... Read More.
LAYOFFS IN VENICE VITAL SERVICES
A CONSULTING FIRM HIRED BY THE CITY OF VENICE SAYS THE CITY’S FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD STAND A TWENTY PERCENT REDUCTION IN FIRST RESPONDERS. THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS THAT CAN’T HAPPEN WITHOUT RISKING LIVES. AT A WEDNESDAY BUDGET MEETING, CHIEF JOHN REED SAID HE HAS... Read More.
O’NEILL APPEALS DISTRICT’S BID TO FIRE HER
SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS KNEW THEY WOULD HAVE A FIGHT ON THEIR HANDS WHEN THEY TRIED TO TERMINATE VENICE ELEMENTARY TEACHER DIANA O’NEILL. NOW THEY KNOW IT WILL BE DECIDED IN THE COURTS. THE DISTRICT SENT A LETTER TO O’NEILL AT THE BEGINNING... Read More.
FORMER COUNTY EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY
A FORMER SARASOTA COUNTY EMPLOYEE PLEAD GUILTY IN A PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTROOM YESTERDAY TO ACCEPTING ILLEGAL GIFTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SARASOTA COUNTY PURCHASING SCANDAL. ACCORDING TO THE HERALD TRIBUNE, 56 YEAR OLD RODNEY JONES WAS ARRESTED BACK IN MARCH ON THE... Read More.
MAN CHARGED WITH EXPLOITING ELDERLY WOMAN
AN ENGLEWOOD MAN WAS ARRESTED AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY BILKED A 97-YEAR OLD WOMAN OUT OF NEARLY $600,000 SINCE MARCH. SARASOTA COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY 69 YEAR OLD JOSEPH CIRILLO MOVED IN WITH THE WOMAN BACK IN 2003 AND EVENTUALLY WAS GRANTED POWER OF ATTORNEY. DETECTIVES... Read More.
