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Cross to be nominated for second term as FBSC president
Florida Baptist State Convention president John Cross will be nominated for a second term, Brandon minister Bob Anderson told Florida Baptist Witness Nov.
North Port man having sex in car winds up in jail
A man caught by police having sex with a woman in a parked car wound up in jail after he drove away, despite having a suspended license.
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Woman charged with forging Lee Sheriff's signature
But that's what Lee County Sheriff's officials said a North Port woman did Friday.
North Port woman accused of forging.....
A North Port woman is facing multiple forgery-related charges after officials say she claimed to be a deputy and forged Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott's signature to prove proof of employment.
Controlled burns fight fire with fire
A North Port community is fighting fire with fire. Wednesday, La Casa Mobile Home Park got a controlled burn set by the Florida Division of Forestry.
Detectives arrest two in Port Charlotte homicide
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron this morning announced the arrest of two men in connection with a homicide in the 100 block of Buckeye Avenue in Port Charlotte.
Crime seminar educates residents
Even a year after thieves made off with his neighbor's boat, Walter Perry often leaves his front door unlocked.
Jurors want judge to uphold King death sentence recommendation
Pat O'Quinn, Pip Steele and Marcia Burns are vastly different. But these three women are now bonded for life.
North Port snags its seat on the Tourist Development Council
It took a lawyer and a financial analyst to sort it out, but the City of North Port finally has a place on the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council.
There are more than six months before the State Legislature meets for its annual 60-day session, but it wasn't too soon for Charlotte County to set an action plan.
Police ground low-flying pilot
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested a Fort Myers pilot Monday on a warrant stemming from a July 20 incident of low flying.
North Port City Commission approves funds for USF campus
NORTH PORT a ' The City Commission voted unanimously Monday night to give the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee $125,000 to help the school finance its proposed move next year from State College of Florida's South Venice campus to the Pan American Professional Center.
Appellate court rules in favor of plaintiff in false arrest case
The Second District Court of Appeal of Florida has ruled in favor of a North Port man in a 2005 false arrest case, upholding a lower court's ruling.
Serious charges follow woman's escape
A misdemeanor traffic violation turned into three felony counts for a North Port woman who ran from police and was stunned twice with a taser during her arrest.
Three arrested in armed robbery
NORTH PORT a ' Police have arrested three people suspected in an armed robbery Monday night in the 7200 block of Perennial Road in North Port.
North Port resident wins $58,700, trip on "Wheel of Fortune"
A North Port woman won $58,700 as well as a trip to Costa Rica this evening on a pre-recorded episode of the game show "Wheel of Fortune." Watching the show from her favorite pub in Punta Gorda, Danny's Deep Creek, Melody Fox, 56, finally celebrated her win with close friends and family.
North Port police seek armed robbers
Police are looking for a trio of suspects in a reported armed robbery in the 7000 block of Perennial Road.
10/20 Police Briefs: Woman charged with spitting on officer
A North Port woman has been arrested on charges of spitting on a Bradenton police officer and harming the undercover officer's drug sting operation, according to a Bradenton Police Department report.
At Myakka school, 'Moved by Miracles': Ave Maria Prep helps students with special needs
When Sister Gilchrist Cottrill got her first look at Bowman Ranch last winter, she was taken by the serenity, beauty and spaciousness of the place.
Hollywood producers to visit Sarasota
A group of Hollywood producers will pay a visit to Sarasota County Oct. 18 to 21.
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