Scott Lawson

MIAMI BEACH — Jim Drews and his nephew, Joseph Wilcox, were crossing Washington Street a few blocks from the sands of Miami Beach.

For the first time since Hurricane Ian devastated the region two years ago, Southwest Florida took a direct hit from a major hurricane Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.

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VENICE — Igor Semenyaka refers to his semi as his “baby.” It helps him bring in his livelihood.

Elroy Clarke was killed after allegedly charging a Charlotte County Sheriff's Deputy on Wednesday at a home in rural Punta Gorda. An investigation is underway.

PUNTA GORDA — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies shot and killed a rural Punta Gorda man Wednesday after he refused to comply with orders, physically threatened deputies and then charged at one.

of 14 Polls are open Tuesday as Election Day got underway locally and nationwide.

of 14 It was the highest turnout in years for the region. In Sarasota County, more than 277,280 votes were cast.

With his election won, Donald Trump will be the second man to return to the presidency in nonconsecutive terms. And his supporters are thrilled.

VENICE — A new Venice Circus Mural will be created on top of artwork that has been a part of Venice for nearly 20 years.