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With Aztec Fire, the Lemon Bay band hopes to score a superior at this year's FBA.
With Aztec Fire, the Lemon Bay band hopes to score a superior at this year's FBA.
ENGLEWOOD - In marching band, you'll likely meet everyone during band camp before school starts, including other freshmen starting with you. Band captain Sebastian Holmes tells me that made the transition to high school easier. "Because you have friends t
ENGLEWOOD - In marching band, you'll likely meet everyone during band camp before school starts, including other freshmen starting with you. Band captain Sebastian Holmes tells me that made the transition to high school easier. "Because you have friends t
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The Charlotte High marching band tells the story of triumph over struggle.
The Charlotte High marching band tells the story of triumph over struggle.
PUNTA GORDA - Paul Montonari speaks to the Silver King Band after practice at 8 p.m. "Between now and Tuesday, all of you practice the doodoo out of the music, okay? Learn your parts," Montonari tells the kids. They had been practicing at Charlotte High s
PUNTA GORDA - Paul Montonari speaks to the Silver King Band after practice at 8 p.m. "Between now and Tuesday, all of you practice the doodoo out of the music, okay? Learn your parts," Montonari tells the kids. They had been practicing at Charlotte High s
SUNCOAST – Loans that are supposed to aid businesses in their recovery from red tide are not as helpful as the state makes them out to be. Those loans have to be paid back, and they carry high interest rates with them. The interest and the fact that many business owners are not aware of the loans at all, have muddied the already toxic waters. The Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program offers loans of up to $50,000 with zero interest for 180 days, but an 18 percent annual ra...
SUNCOAST – Loans that are supposed to aid businesses in their recovery from red tide are not as helpful as the state makes them out to be. Those loans have to be paid back, and they carry high interest rates with them. The interest and the fact that many business owners are not aware of the […] The post Red Tide loans not much help to struggling businesses appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – A Punta Gorda teen has been arrested after threatening to shoot everyone at a North Port High School homecoming dance. 19-year-old Anthony Grimaldi, was arrested Thursday after making threats to kill or injure. North Port Police Department Public Information Officer Josh Taylor says people need to think twice before texting. “I mean people need to know that if you make these types of threats in today’s world, it’s going to get out and you’re going to get in some si...
NORTH PORT – A Punta Gorda teen has been arrested after threatening to shoot everyone at a North Port High School homecoming dance. 19-year-old Anthony Grimaldi, was arrested Thursday after making threats to kill or injure. North Port Police Department Public Information Officer Josh Taylor says people need to think twice before texting. “I mean […] The post Punta Gorda teen threatens North Port school shooting appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – A Punta Gorda teen was arrested after threatening to shoot everyone at a North Port High School homecoming dance, according to North Port Police Department reports. 19-year-old Anthony Grimaldi, was arrested on Thursday after making threats to kill or injure. According to the North Port Sun, Grimaldi made threats to a female saying if she went to the homecoming dance and danced with other boys, he would “go there and shoot everyone.” The North Port Sun reports that...
NORTH PORT – A Punta Gorda teen was arrested after threatening to shoot everyone at a North Port High School homecoming dance, according to North Port Police Department reports. 19-year-old Anthony Grimaldi, was arrested on Thursday after making threats to kill or injure. According to the North Port Sun, Grimaldi made threats to a female saying […] The post Teen arrested after threatening to ‘shoot everyone’ at North Port High appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA – LGBTQ community members and friends of Londonn Moore; coming together in the face of violence. “The last thing we want to see is her memory of the person she lived as being unknown or disregarded,” said supporter Lisa Trejo. “We needed to in the midst of this story, that’s sort of happening, just honor her individually, and so that’s what we wanted to do, together,” said Executive Director of ALSO Youth Nathan Bruemmer. Honoring lives lost in the transgender commu...
PUNTA GORDA – LGBTQ community members and friends of Londonn Moore; coming together in the face of violence. “The last thing we want to see is her memory of the person she lived as being unknown or disregarded,” said supporter Lisa Trejo. “We needed to in the midst of this story, that’s sort of happening, just […] The post Laishley Park Londonn Moore vigil appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – A 33-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car in Port Charlotte on Saturday morning. The fatal collision happened just after 5:15 a.m. at US-41 and Oil Well Road. Allen Walsh of Punta Gorda was walking on US-41 in the outside lane going northbound when he was hit by Todd Brusati of Port Charlotte. As of now no charges have been filed. The post Pedestrian killed by car in Port Charlotte appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – A 33-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car in Port Charlotte on Saturday morning. The fatal collision happened just after 5:15 a.m. at US-41 and Oil Well Road. Allen Walsh of Punta Gorda was walking on US-41 in the outside lane going northbound when he was hit by Todd Brusati […] The post Pedestrian killed by car in Port Charlotte appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA – Tomorrow morning friends and family of Londonn More will have a vigil in Moore’s honor. Moore was a 20-year-old transgender woman of color, found murdered September 8th in North Port. Family, friends and members of the LGBTQ community will gather at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda at 11 A.M. for the vigil. Equality Florida, an LGBTQ civil rights group say Moore is the fifth black transgender woman killed in Florida in a little over six months. Police are still invest...
PUNTA GORDA – Tomorrow morning friends and family of Londonn More will have a vigil in Moore’s honor. Moore was a 20-year-old transgender woman of color, found murdered September 8th in North Port. Family, friends and members of the LGBTQ community will gather at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda at 11 A.M. for the vigil. […] The post Vigil for transgender woman murdered to be held Saturday morning appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – In this week’s edition of Feel Good Friday, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at Englewood Beach and Manasota Key. More than 20 Englewood area restaurants are participating in the Fourth Annual “Let’s Eat Englewood,” an event organized by the local chamber of commerce going on through Sept. 28. The participating establishments offers diners discounted meals for lunch and dinner. And this year, organizers says it’s especially important to reach out to locals and visi...
ENGLEWOOD – In this week’s edition of Feel Good Friday, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at Englewood Beach and Manasota Key. More than 20 Englewood area restaurants are participating in the Fourth Annual “Let’s Eat Englewood,” an event organized by the local chamber of commerce going on through Sept. 28. The participating establishments offers diners […] The post Feel Good Friday: Let’s Eat Englewood appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In this edition of Political Corner, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner and Herald-Tribune Political Editor Zac Anderson discuss the environmental issues of red tide and blue-green algae that have infiltrated the U.S. Senate race between Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott. The contest is drawing national interest ahead of the midterm elections. Both campaigns have been pointing the blame finger at one another on the issue, through various ads and on the stump. Anderson discuss...
SARASOTA – In this edition of Political Corner, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner and Herald-Tribune Political Editor Zac Anderson discuss the environmental issues of red tide and blue-green algae that have infiltrated the U.S. Senate race between Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott. The contest is drawing national interest ahead of the midterm elections. Both campaigns […] The post Political Corner: Algae a top issue in Florida senate race appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – One man dies Wednesday night after a two vehicle crash in Charlotte County. Florida Highway Patrol says it happened just after 6 P.M. at the intersection of Burnt Store Road and Alcatraz Drive. Melissa Martinez drove a Jetta southbound on Burnt Store Road with a passenger 63-year-old Clyde Hancock. Michael Ferrall travelled in a van northbound on Burnt Store Road. The Jetta went to make a left turn onto Alcatraz Drive and collided with the van heading north...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – One man dies Wednesday night after a two vehicle crash in Charlotte County. Florida Highway Patrol says it happened just after 6 P.M. at the intersection of Burnt Store Road and Alcatraz Drive. Melissa Martinez drove a Jetta southbound on Burnt Store Road with a passenger 63-year-old Clyde Hancock. Michael Ferrall travelled […] The post Fatal vehicle accident in Charlotte County claims the life of one man appeared first on SNN TV.
TAMPA – It has been a good run, but now USF President Judy Genshaft is stepping down. Genshaft made the announcement Monday morning in a letter to the USF community. She will officially resign her post on July 1, 2019, which would be 20 years leading the university. Genshaft became president in 2000 and enrollment has grown by 40 percent since then. The four–year graduation rate also tripled, and graduation rates are the same regardless of race, ethnicity or family income. Unde...
TAMPA – It has been a good run, but now USF President Judy Genshaft is stepping down. Genshaft made the announcement Monday morning in a letter to the USF community. She will officially resign her post on July 1, 2019, which would be 20 years leading the university. Genshaft became president in 2000 and enrollment has […] The post Successful USF president is calling it quits appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Each week SNN News Director Craig Burdick takes a few moments of your time to address an issue near a and dear to him that affects the Suncaost. Today Craig remembers Hurricane Irma one year later. “Hurricane Florence is churning out there in the Atlantic and as I commit these words to paper Monday afternoon, Florence has strengthened to a category four storm. It is expected to hit the Carolinas head-on. One year ago today, Hurricane Irma tore through the Florida Key...
SARASOTA – Each week SNN News Director Craig Burdick takes a few moments of your time to address an issue near a and dear to him that affects the Suncaost. Today Craig remembers Hurricane Irma one year later. “Hurricane Florence is churning out there in the Atlantic and as I commit these words to paper […] The post SNN Commentary: Remembering Hurricane Irma appeared first on SNN TV.
UPDATE: The North Port Police Department is conducting a murder investigation on Sawyer Circle near the Charlotte County line. North Port Police, were called to the area at 7:30 A.M. Saturday morning. The body of 20 year old Tyren Anthony Kinard of Port Charlotte was discovered in what is described as an undeveloped area. Kinard’s car has been located by North Port Police and they ask if you know anything else about this case please notify Det. Chris Maki at 941-429-7323. NORTH...
UPDATE: The North Port Police Department is conducting a murder investigation on Sawyer Circle near the Charlotte County line. North Port Police, were called to the area at 7:30 A.M. Saturday morning. The body of 20 year old Tyren Anthony Kinard of Port Charlotte was discovered in what is described as an undeveloped area. Kinard’s car […] The post Murder investigation underway in North Port appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – The Marching Manta Rays take a new approach to a more ambitious halftime show this year. Marco La Manno visits the Lemon Bay high band students in Englewood in this week’s Friday Football Fever Band of the Week. As an online bonus, we had a little mishap trying to start our interview with Lorrie as Marco and Lorrie were right in the line of the students’ marching. Enjoy! The post Band of the Week 2018 – Lemon Bay High Marching Manta Rays appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – The Marching Manta Rays take a new approach to a more ambitious halftime show this year. Marco La Manno visits the Lemon Bay high band students in Englewood in this week’s Friday Football Fever Band of the Week. As an online bonus, we had a little mishap trying to start our interview with Lorrie […] The post Band of the Week 2018 – Lemon Bay High Marching Manta Rays appeared first on SNN TV.
The Florida Department of Health Charlotte County has confirmed a case of West Nile virus here on the Suncoast. A mosquito-borne illness advisory was issued on Wednesday. The Department of Health states there is a heightened concern about other residents becoming ill. To protect yourself from mosquitoes, health officials say, drain standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying, and cover your skin with clothes and repellent to limit your exposure. The Department will conti...
The Florida Department of Health Charlotte County has confirmed a case of West Nile virus here on the Suncoast. A mosquito-borne illness advisory was issued on Wednesday. The Department of Health states there is a heightened concern about other residents becoming ill. To protect yourself from mosquitoes, health officials say, drain standing water to stop […] The post Case of West Nile virus confirmed on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
LARGO – Largo police have released a sketch of a man who is a person of interest in the the case of a missing 2–year–old boy. A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for 2–year–old Jordan Belliveau. Police also released a photo of a car that the boy and his mother may have been riding in before he went missing. Police say Jordan has been missing since Saturday night and was last seen in Largo. Detectives think Jordan could be with a man going by the name of Antwan in a white Toyo...
LARGO – Largo police have released a sketch of a man who is a person of interest in the the case of a missing 2–year–old boy. A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for 2–year–old Jordan Belliveau. Police also released a photo of a car that the boy and his mother may have been riding in […] The post Sketch for suspect in Largo Amber Alert case appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Tropical Storm Gordon may bring rain to the Suncoast, but not much more. “By and large we’re looking to avoid the tropical storm force winds from this,” La Manno said. “But it’s close enough that the surf and sees will be rougher, it will be choppier outside, there may be a risk for rip currents, and of course rainfall is going to be a big issue.” While we haven’t seen much activity in the tropics, SNN Meteorologist Marco La Manno says we’re reaching the peak of Hurrica...
SARASOTA- Tropical Storm Gordon may bring rain to the Suncoast, but not much more. “By and large we’re looking to avoid the tropical storm force winds from this,” La Manno said. “But it’s close enough that the surf and sees will be rougher, it will be choppier outside, there may be a risk for rip […] The post Tracking the tropics at the peak of hurricane season appeared first on SNN TV.
TALLAHASSEE – Ron DeSantis wins the GOP governor primary election.. DeSantis was Endorsed By President Trump, and he defeated the former agriculture commissioner, Adam Putnam, by more than 12 thousand votes Tuesday night. Putnam had been the expected front-runner, and had thought he would have trump’s backing until it was unceremoniously ripped from his grasp in Tampa recently. DeSantis thinks his republican ideology will out do Gillum in November. The post DeSantis defeats Put...
TALLAHASSEE – Ron DeSantis wins the GOP governor primary election.. DeSantis was Endorsed By President Trump, and he defeated the former agriculture commissioner, Adam Putnam, by more than 12 thousand votes Tuesday night. Putnam had been the expected front-runner, and had thought he would have trump’s backing until it was unceremoniously ripped from his grasp in […] The post DeSantis defeats Putnam in Florida GOP governor primary appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum became the first African-American to become a nominee for governor in the state of Florida. It took an upset victory over Gwen Graham, the daughter of popular former governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, to win the democratic nomination for governor, which even Gillum, who had the backing of Bernie Sanders, acknowledged was overwhelming to him. He celebrated his democratic primary win last night at The Reserve in Sarasota with members of t...
SARASOTA – Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum became the first African-American to become a nominee for governor in the state of Florida. It took an upset victory over Gwen Graham, the daughter of popular former governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, to win the democratic nomination for governor, which even Gillum, who had the backing of Bernie […] The post Gillum in Sarasota to celebrate historic primary win appeared first on SNN TV.
TALLAHASSEE – Rick and Ann Scott’s financial trail leads to the Cayman Islands. According to the Miami Herald, the portfolio of Gov. Rick Scott and first lady Ann Scott includes earnings last year of at least $2.9 million in two dozen hedge funds registered in the Cayman Islands, a well–known tax haven for U.S. and foreign investors. The investments had a potential value of $62 million, according to the financial disclosure statement Scott filed last month as a U.S. Senate candid...
TALLAHASSEE – Rick and Ann Scott’s financial trail leads to the Cayman Islands. According to the Miami Herald, the portfolio of Gov. Rick Scott and first lady Ann Scott includes earnings last year of at least $2.9 million in two dozen hedge funds registered in the Cayman Islands, a well–known tax haven for U.S. and foreign […] The post Governor Scott discloses millions in Cayman Islands prior to senate race appeared first on SNN TV.
CLEARWATER – Some furry friends are taking our traditional West coast emotional therapy practice by storm. “Animal therapy’s been something I’ve been doing for quite a while now, it brings a lot of happiness to people and uhm makes them feel a little relieved about their day,” said Carl Gordon creator of the non-profit organization, Healing Paws Animal Therapy. Gordon reaches out to organizations and others in need, giving positive reinforcement therapy and helping improve qualit...
CLEARWATER – Some furry friends are taking our traditional West coast emotional therapy practice by storm. “Animal therapy’s been something I’ve been doing for quite a while now, it brings a lot of happiness to people and uhm makes them feel a little relieved about their day,” said Carl Gordon creator of the non-profit organization, […] The post Healing paws spreading smiles along Florida’s West Coast appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – Some tense moments this Wednesday afternoon in North Port. A chase taking place on Cuthbert Avenue led to several police units on scene of a standoff. The suspect ran into a nearby home and was considered not a threat to the community. The standoff lasted about 3 hours until the suspect was taken into custody. Which than led to an investigation inside. Home owner Attila Tengerdy says the whole situation was exhausting. “And they wouldn’t let me in, in my own ...
NORTH PORT – Some tense moments this Wednesday afternoon in North Port. A chase taking place on Cuthbert Avenue led to several police units on scene of a standoff. The suspect ran into a nearby home and was considered not a threat to the community. The standoff lasted about 3 hours until the suspect was […] The post North Port standoff appeared first on SNN TV.
SUNCOAST – Those who watch SNN, GRIT TV and LAFF TV with an antenna are now watching on a new channel number. Our new transmitter was placed at our site at the Comcast building in Sarasota Wednesday, August 22. The channel switch from 39 to 26 was completed later in the afternoon. If you know someone who uses an antenna to watch SNN, GRIT TV and LAFF TV, direct them to our website for directions on how to rescan their TV. This change does not affect anyone watching us on Comcast,...
SUNCOAST – Those who watch SNN, GRIT TV and LAFF TV with an antenna are now watching on a new channel number. Our new transmitter was placed at our site at the Comcast building in Sarasota Wednesday, August 22. The channel switch from 39 to 26 was completed later in the afternoon. If you know someone […] The post Over-the-air viewers can now rescan their TVs appeared first on SNN TV.
State Senator Greg Steube and State Representative Julio Gonzalez are trying to take their political careers from Tallahassee to Washington, D.C. They are the front-runners in the GOP primary for Congressional District 17, which serves the southern section of Sarasota County, Charlotte County and other rural counties. Steube and Gonzalez are running in this Republican stronghold, along with Port Charlotte resident Bill Akins, to succeed Congressman Tom Rooney, who is not seeking ...
State Senator Greg Steube and State Representative Julio Gonzalez are trying to take their political careers from Tallahassee to Washington, D.C. They are the front-runners in the GOP primary for Congressional District 17, which serves the southern section of Sarasota County, Charlotte County and other rural counties. Steube and Gonzalez are running in this Republican […] The post Primary Election 2018: Congressional District 17 appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Officials need your help finding a suspect who damaged multiple mailboxes in Port Charlotte. Early Saturday morning, an unknown suspect damaged mailboxes in the neighborhoods of Cascade Ave, Viscaya Dr, and Mohawk Dr. in Port Charlotte. The suspect is described as a thin white male, seen exiting a light colored two–tone Buick and also seen pulling on car door handles. In total, 17 mailboxes were damaged. If you have any information ...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Officials need your help finding a suspect who damaged multiple mailboxes in Port Charlotte. Early Saturday morning, an unknown suspect damaged mailboxes in the neighborhoods of Cascade Ave, Viscaya Dr, and Mohawk Dr. in Port Charlotte. The suspect is described as a thin white male, seen exiting a light colored […] The post Charlotte County deputies looking for vandalism suspect appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In this edition of Political Corner, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner and Political Writer Jacob Ogles break down a pair of primary races in Florida that are getting personal. In the Congressional District 17 race, front-runners, state senator Greg Steube and state representative Julio Gonzalez, have been trading barbs. Ogles talks about the dynamics at play as the duo tries to win the nominee for a chance to move from Tallahassee to Washington, D.C. In the Democratic primary ...
SARASOTA – In this edition of Political Corner, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner and Political Writer Jacob Ogles break down a pair of primary races in Florida that are getting personal. In the Congressional District 17 race, front-runners, state senator Greg Steube and state representative Julio Gonzalez, have been trading barbs. Ogles talks about the dynamics at […] The post Political Corner: Primary races getting personal appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis made a stop in Englewood Wednesday on his bid to become the next governor of Florida. It was a round of table talk as Congressman DeSantis met with local business owners at the Sandbar Tiki and Grille. His wife accompanied him as he heard statements made by fish anglers and charter boatmen about the ongoing issue of red tide. DeSantis with his supporters did a walk-through of the red tide infested beach nearby. ...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis made a stop in Englewood Wednesday on his bid to become the next governor of Florida. It was a round of table talk as Congressman DeSantis met with local business owners at the Sandbar Tiki and Grille. His wife accompanied him as he heard statements made by fish […] The post DeSantis campaign visits Englewood to talk with business owners appeared first on SNN TV.
BOCA GRANDE – There may be a solution to the Red tide ravaging Suncoast waters for months. Its technology being tested in small bodies of water first…. If you live near a canal affected by red tide, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are testing an Ozone Treatment System also known as the Ozonator that could take red tide out of the water and bring your coughing to an end. “The concept can be expanded to larger canal areas this is not something intended to be used out in the middl...
BOCA GRANDE – There may be a solution to the Red tide ravaging Suncoast waters for months. Its technology being tested in small bodies of water first…. If you live near a canal affected by red tide, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are testing an Ozone Treatment System also known as the Ozonator that could take […] The post Mote Marine Laboratory’s ozone treatment system to remove red tide in canals appeared first on SNN TV.
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency to deal with red tide. The state of emergency declared Monday covers Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, along with Collier and Lee counties. Red tide this year has been ongoing for months and has resulted in fish kills and respiratory issues along the Gulf Coast. Beaches that are usually full on the weekends have been empty due to the bloom, and some businesses say they’re seeing a decline i...
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency to deal with red tide. The state of emergency declared Monday covers Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, along with Collier and Lee counties. Red tide this year has been ongoing for months and has resulted in fish kills and respiratory issues along the […] The post Governor Rick Scott declares a state of emergency over red tide appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – “My fear is my brother is not going to make it because he’s not getting the treatment he should get after what the doctors put into getting him well,” said Deborah Garonski. Deborah Garonski is disabled and she takes care of her mom who is in a wheel chair. Now, another concern has been added to her plate of worries. Her brother, John Balfes, who has a long list of health conditions in and out of Bayfront hospital for 3 months. He was first admitted into the hosp...
NORTH PORT – “My fear is my brother is not going to make it because he’s not getting the treatment he should get after what the doctors put into getting him well,” said Deborah Garonski. Deborah Garonski is disabled and she takes care of her mom who is in a wheel chair. Now, another concern […] The post North Port man blames Florida Medicaid for lack of medical attention appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In this edition of Political Corner, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner discussed the Florida Democratic primary for governor with Herald-Tribune Political Editor Zac Anderson. Former congresswoman Gwen Graham, billionaire businessman Jeff Greene, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and central Florida businessman Chris King are seeking the nomination. There have been debates, and all the candidates have been running TV ads while criss-crossing ...
SARASOTA – In this edition of Political Corner, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner discussed the Florida Democratic primary for governor with Herald-Tribune Political Editor Zac Anderson. Former congresswoman Gwen Graham, billionaire businessman Jeff Greene, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and central Florida businessman Chris King are seeking the nomination. There have been […] The post Political Corner: Democratic Florida governor primary appeared first on SNN T
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – One person is dead and another was critically hurt after a car ran a red light smashing into a another vehicle in Port Charlotte Monday Morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened at around 5:15 am at the intersection of State Road 776 and U.S. 41. Charlotte County Fire transported 60-year-old Jeffery Paul Elmore to Lee Memorial Hospital with critical injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was killed in the crash and has not yet been ide...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – One person is dead and another was critically hurt after a car ran a red light smashing into a another vehicle in Port Charlotte Monday Morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened at around 5:15 am at the intersection of State Road 776 and U.S. 41. Charlotte County Fire […] The post One dead, another injured in Charlotte County crash appeared first on SNN TV.
An emergency call went out just before 1pm at Winchester and South River Road A flatbed truck flipped over trying to correct his steering, causing road closures on both north and south bound lanes of South River Road. Florida Trooper Joshua Flow says the driver has non-life threatening injuries, but there is road damage. “There’s a couple good gouge marks over there so, Road and Bridge is out here and they’re going to have to replace an entire section of the roadway,” said Flow...
An emergency call went out just before 1pm at Winchester and South River Road A flatbed truck flipped over trying to correct his steering, causing road closures on both north and south bound lanes of South River Road. Florida Trooper Joshua Flow says the driver has non-life threatening injuries, but there is road damage. “There’s […] The post Flatbed truck flips over on South River Road in Englewood appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The back to school tax holiday starts today. There are no sales taxes on clothes costing $60 or less and school supplies costing $15 or less during this holiday. The three day tax holiday will run from today through Sunday. Unfortunately, for the second time in six years, laptops and other electronics are not on the discount list. The post Tax free holiday starts today appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The back to school tax holiday starts today. There are no sales taxes on clothes costing $60 or less and school supplies costing $15 or less during this holiday. The three day tax holiday will run from today through Sunday. Unfortunately, for the second time in six years, laptops and other electronics are […] The post Tax free holiday starts today appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s a sign of the times, as parents are hiring Fortnite coaches to help kids up their game. Parents are paying as much as $35 an hour for private “Fortnite:Battle Royale” coaches to help their kids get better at the popular video game. You can find these coaches through social media or on their own websites. More than 125 million people play Fortnite around the world. The post Big bucks for video game coaches appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s a sign of the times, as parents are hiring Fortnite coaches to help kids up their game. Parents are paying as much as $35 an hour for private “Fortnite:Battle Royale” coaches to help their kids get better at the popular video game. You can find these coaches through social media or on […] The post Big bucks for video game coaches appeared first on SNN TV.
BUSINESS- When it comes to saving for retirement, the usual advice is to save more, work more, and invest more. But experts say there are some little–known retirement tips worth following as well. The more you save, the better chance you have at retiring on time. But according to financial experts, there are three keys to retirement often overlooked. The first is paying off your mortgage. Alok Deshpande with SmartPath Financial said, “For the average family, that is equivalen...
BUSINESS- When it comes to saving for retirement, the usual advice is to save more, work more, and invest more. But experts say there are some little–known retirement tips worth following as well. The more you save, the better chance you have at retiring on time. But according to financial experts, there are three keys to […] The post Overlooked tips on saving up for retirement appeared first on SNN TV.
TALLAHASSEE – U.S. Senator Bill Nelson wants an investigation into SunPass, and the recent problems it has been having with an overhaul of the system. Senator Nelson is concerned SunPass customers may get hit with charges they didn’t expect. Nelson and Michigan Senator Gary Peters want the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc., the company FDOT is paying $287 million to streamline and consolidate its SunPass services. FDOT claims $137 ...
TALLAHASSEE – U.S. Senator Bill Nelson wants an investigation into SunPass, and the recent problems it has been having with an overhaul of the system. Senator Nelson is concerned SunPass customers may get hit with charges they didn’t expect. Nelson and Michigan Senator Gary Peters want the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Conduent State and […] The post Sen. Nelson wants SunPass upgrade company investgated appeared first on SNN TV.
Rachel Wells, manager of Riding the Waves Eco-Tours shares her motivation for creating the Red Tide Strategy meeting. “I’m hoping some organization and some education. That was really my two main goals, bring some different people’s views, because a lot of people do some research, and so that’s what we need,” said Wells. Taking place at Skip’s Placida Marina in Englewood, Wells says the meeting focused on educating the public on what Red Tide is, brainstorming ideas on helping an...
Rachel Wells, manager of Riding the Waves Eco-Tours shares her motivation for creating the Red Tide Strategy meeting. “I’m hoping some organization and some education. That was really my two main goals, bring some different people’s views, because a lot of people do some research, and so that’s what we need,” said Wells. Taking place […] The post Red Tide Strategy Meeting at Skip’s Placida Marina in Englewood appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Peace River Chapter of American Bikers Aimed Towards Education donates school supplies to the Charlotte County School System. Members of ABATE rode their motorcycles to the school supply depot in Charlotte County to give away school supplies the group collectively donated. Russ Bellerose who is the owner of the Cold River Saloon in Punta Gorda, FL partnered with the motorcyclists in today’s giving. He says he is always worried about children who do not ha...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Peace River Chapter of American Bikers Aimed Towards Education donates school supplies to the Charlotte County School System. Members of ABATE rode their motorcycles to the school supply depot in Charlotte County to give away school supplies the group collectively donated. Russ Bellerose who is the owner of the Cold River […] The post Motorcyclists donate school supplies appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE – A crash in Charlotte County Saturday morning leaves one man dead. According to The Florida Highway Patrol Travis Becker was traveling north on state road 776 when he struck a concrete curb, traveled over a sidewalk, struck a metal guardrail, entered a wooded area and overturned in shallow water. Becker was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. The investigation is still ongoing. The post Crash in Charlotte County leaves one man dead appeared first o...
CHARLOTTE – A crash in Charlotte County Saturday morning leaves one man dead. According to The Florida Highway Patrol Travis Becker was traveling north on state road 776 when he struck a concrete curb, traveled over a sidewalk, struck a metal guardrail, entered a wooded area and overturned in shallow water. Becker was pronounced dead at […] The post Crash in Charlotte County leaves one man dead appeared first on SNN TV.
KEY WEST – Sally collected seashells by the seashore, and got sent to jail! The proverbial Sally’s real name is Diana Fiscal-Gonzalez of Dallas, Texas. Because of her arrest, Diana is a tourist now visiting Florida for longer than she planned. She will spend 15 days behind bars after taking 40 queen conch seashells from the waters surrounding Key West. Gonzalez was arrested after a tipster reported seeing her pluck the conchs from the sea. She later pleaded no contest to taking ...
KEY WEST – Sally collected seashells by the seashore, and got sent to jail! The proverbial Sally’s real name is Diana Fiscal-Gonzalez of Dallas, Texas. Because of her arrest, Diana is a tourist now visiting Florida for longer than she planned. She will spend 15 days behind bars after taking 40 queen conch seashells from the […] The post Sally collecting seashells near the seashore leads to jail appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT- Third generation law enforcement officer Todd Garrison is about to be sworn in as the new North Port Police chief. A graduate from the FBI National Academy, with twenty-six years of experience, City Commission members say Garrison is better than good. And Garrison says the timing couldn’t be better. “I’m walking into a community that’s growing leaps and bounds right now, so it’s a exciting time to be a part of North Port, and I’m really excited to be a part of the f...
NORTH PORT- Third generation law enforcement officer Todd Garrison is about to be sworn in as the new North Port Police chief. A graduate from the FBI National Academy, with twenty-six years of experience, City Commission members say Garrison is better than good. And Garrison says the timing couldn’t be better. “I’m walking into a […] The post North Port gets a new Police Chief appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- A unanimous vote from Sarasota County Commission to apply with Charlotte County could lead to state funding for beach erosion repair. Sarasota County is partnering with Charlotte County to apply for funding from the state to fix beach erosion on Manasota key. “Charlotte county and Sarasota county want to partner on their application for their beach nourishment funding because it’ll make it easier for us to get state funding because having two counties apply at t...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- A unanimous vote from Sarasota County Commission to apply with Charlotte County could lead to state funding for beach erosion repair. Sarasota County is partnering with Charlotte County to apply for funding from the state to fix beach erosion on Manasota key. “Charlotte county and Sarasota county want to partner on their application […] The post Sarasota and Charlotte County join together to apply for state funding for beach re-nourishment program appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Video of red tide victims has goes viral, and helps highlight the need for environmental oversight. Chris O’Neill , a fishing boat captain out of Boca Grande, says he hasn’t worked in two weeks because of fish–kills from the red tide. According to the Herald-Tribune the Port Charlotte resident has been working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife to tag Giant Grouper. O’Neill did two short Facebook videos featuring dead grouper, snook, and tarpon from the red t...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Video of red tide victims has goes viral, and helps highlight the need for environmental oversight. Chris O’Neill , a fishing boat captain out of Boca Grande, says he hasn’t worked in two weeks because of fish–kills from the red tide. According to the Herald-Tribune the Port Charlotte resident has been working […] The post Red tide video goes viral appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – The Rays’ Chris Archer was on a rehab assignment for the Charlotte Stone Crabs Tuesday night, but he was upstaged by Air Force veteran Lt. Colonel Grace Chicken, who lives in Port Charlotte. She served as a nurse in World War II and Korea, is just shy of her 104th birthday, and she threw a strike on the ceremonial first pitch. Her understudy on this night, Archer, pitched 4 innings and struck out 7 while giving up not a hit or a run. He struck out Twins all–star Mi...
PORT CHARLOTTE – The Rays’ Chris Archer was on a rehab assignment for the Charlotte Stone Crabs Tuesday night, but he was upstaged by Air Force veteran Lt. Colonel Grace Chicken, who lives in Port Charlotte. She served as a nurse in World War II and Korea, is just shy of her 104th birthday, and she […] The post Rays’ Archer’s rehab start upstaged by WW II vet appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Allegiant continues to build a Charlotte County resort with the purchase of the Kingsway Country Club. Allegiant said it’s buying the country club in Lake Suzy to complement its planned Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor. Kingsway’s membership voted to accept the Allegiant’s offer on Saturday, but terms have not been released. A sale is expected to close in August. The airline is building the Sunseeker Resort on the Charlotte Harbor–Peace River waterfront ac...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Allegiant continues to build a Charlotte County resort with the purchase of the Kingsway Country Club. Allegiant said it’s buying the country club in Lake Suzy to complement its planned Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor. Kingsway’s membership voted to accept the Allegiant’s offer on Saturday, but terms have not been released. A sale […] The post Allegiant continues to build its resort in the sun appeared first on SNN TV.
TALLAHASSEE – 100 new florida laws went into effect on Sunday, and it is a wide–range of laws. A new law bars those under the age of 18 from being married in Florida to prevent child marriage. There are some exceptions. An education law creates a voucher–like scholarship for students bullied in public school to help pay for private school tuition. Also, private property owners have the choice of whether they want to restrict the public from using the portion of beach on their p...
TALLAHASSEE – 100 new florida laws went into effect on Sunday, and it is a wide–range of laws. A new law bars those under the age of 18 from being married in Florida to prevent child marriage. There are some exceptions. An education law creates a voucher–like scholarship for students bullied in public school to help […] The post New state laws go into effect appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – A family aquatic center will be built in North Port at Butler Park. a 5-0 vote by The City Commission approves the initial concept of an aquatic facility with amenities such as a lazy river, a kids activity pool, a bowl slide, locker rooms, a concession area, and fencing. The aquatic center will be located at Butler Park in an area that encompasses the existing playground. People of North Port who were a part of the planning for the new aquatic park say the City of...
NORTH PORT – A family aquatic center will be built in North Port at Butler Park. a 5-0 vote by The City Commission approves the initial concept of an aquatic facility with amenities such as a lazy river, a kids activity pool, a bowl slide, locker rooms, a concession area, and fencing. The aquatic center […] The post North Port hosts groundbreaking of new aquatic center appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA- Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to determine the events that led to 4 people being shot at a Birthday Party early Sunday morning. 911 reports of gunshots at 2:30 AM Sunday Morning at the Harbor Heights Civic Association led Charlotte County Sheriff’s Deputies to a chaotic scene. “When deputies responded as they were arriving on scene,” Heck said. “Approximately at least 50 vehicles were departing the scene as they were arriving, there were p...
PUNTA GORDA- Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to determine the events that led to 4 people being shot at a Birthday Party early Sunday morning. 911 reports of gunshots at 2:30 AM Sunday Morning at the Harbor Heights Civic Association led Charlotte County Sheriff’s Deputies to a chaotic scene. “When deputies responded […] The post Four injured in Punta Gorda shooting appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- One person is dead after being ejected from a vehicle early sunday morning around 4:45 A.M. Troopers say the passenger, 23 year old Ivan Ruiz died from the accident. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Honorio Ramirez, 26, was driving himself and ruiz in the vehicle and lost control. Ramirez was attempting to turn left at the intersection of Farabee Road and State Road 31. Troopers say Ramirez drove off the road into a ditch and collided into a tree. Both the driv...
CHARLOTTE- One person is dead after being ejected from a vehicle early sunday morning around 4:45 A.M. Troopers say the passenger, 23 year old Ivan Ruiz died from the accident. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Honorio Ramirez, 26, was driving himself and ruiz in the vehicle and lost control. Ramirez was attempting to turn left […] The post Fatal vehicle accident in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are currently looking for a suspect or suspects involved in a shooting at a party that left at least 4 people shot. It happened at the Harbor Heights Civic Association at 2450 Harbour Drive, around 2:30 A.M. According to the Sheriff’s office shots were fired and there are 4 victims being treated for gunshot injuries. Two were taken to Lee County as trauma alerts while one other is still hospitalized locally. The Harbor Heights boat ramp is cl...
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are currently looking for a suspect or suspects involved in a shooting at a party that left at least 4 people shot. It happened at the Harbor Heights Civic Association at 2450 Harbour Drive, around 2:30 A.M. According to the Sheriff’s office shots were fired and there are 4 victims being […] The post Shots fired at private party, 4 injured appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Humidity and rain is a haven for mosquito season in Florida. “Mosquitoes can breed in a bottle cap of water or less,” said Pallas Knight, Director of Operations at Cloud Termite and Pest Control. Standing water can be a threat of mosquito–borne diseases for residents. Gov. Rick Scott told CBS in January, the state is taking preventative measures this year, allocating a $26.2 million budget. With no cure or vaccine, Knight said you can prepare right at home. “Any sta...
SARASOTA- Humidity and rain is a haven for mosquito season in Florida. “Mosquitoes can breed in a bottle cap of water or less,” said Pallas Knight, Director of Operations at Cloud Termite and Pest Control. Standing water can be a threat of mosquito–borne diseases for residents. Gov. Rick Scott told CBS in January, the state […] The post Keeping your family safe from mosquito-borne diseases this summer appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A field interview by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office helps them solve a crime. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested Damien Mosser back on Saturday for stealing Terrence Turner’s bicycle at a Publix on the 4200 block on Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor. Deputy David Brooks apprehended Mosser riding the bike within a short period of time because he conducted a field interview with Turner prior to the crime. A field interview is when deput...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A field interview by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office helps them solve a crime. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested Damien Mosser back on Saturday for stealing Terrence Turner’s bicycle at a Publix on the 4200 block on Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor. Deputy David Brooks apprehended Mosser riding the bike within […] The post Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office field interview leads to a quick arrest appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A Boca Grande couple has plans for the waterfront Placida Historic Fishing Village. Jay and Cookie Potter-Feinberg’s Placida Point LLC bought the property out of foreclosure for $6 million, according to the Herald Tribune. They plan to build an Old Florida style development with a 150-room boutique hotel and a 55-and-older gated community. They also plan to seek a variance from the Charlotte County planning commission to accommodate ground-floor parking garages. ...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A Boca Grande couple has plans for the waterfront Placida Historic Fishing Village. Jay and Cookie Potter-Feinberg’s Placida Point LLC bought the property out of foreclosure for $6 million, according to the Herald Tribune. They plan to build an Old Florida style development with a 150-room boutique hotel and a 55-and-older gated community. They also […] The post Placida waterfront has new owners with big plans appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY – June is the height of breeding season for black bears which means they will be more present this time of year. Black bears are active more than ever, searching for food and mates. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, they will travel miles on end, spending more time in open spaces during daylight hours. Black Bear Research Biologist Walter McCown says it’s not unlikely for you to run into a furry friend. “There are about 4,000 bears in Florida, and it’...
SARASOTA COUNTY – June is the height of breeding season for black bears which means they will be more present this time of year. Black bears are active more than ever, searching for food and mates. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, they will travel miles on end, spending more time in open spaces […] The post Black bears more active this time of year appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA – One person died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon. According to a tweet from the Punta Gorda Police Department, at approximately 1:00 p.m. officers responded to the Gilchrist Bridge in reference to a traffic crash involving a motorcycle. The driver was transported by Charlotte County EMS, but did not survive. The post Fatal Punta Gorda motorcycle crash appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA – One person died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon. According to a tweet from the Punta Gorda Police Department, at approximately 1:00 p.m. officers responded to the Gilchrist Bridge in reference to a traffic crash involving a motorcycle. The driver was transported by Charlotte County EMS, but did not survive. The post Fatal Punta Gorda motorcycle crash appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA-Governor Rick Scott encourages residents to take advantage of living in the ‘Fishing Capital of the World’. Last weekend Governor Scott deemed, license–free freshwater fishing in gulf waters. Beginning Monday, fishermen are granted a 40-day red snapper season in Gulf and Federal waters through July 20th. Sherman Baldwin owner of Hart’s Landing said he hasn’t seen a red snapper season this long in years. “Red Snapper is a highly-coveted fish and being able to have 40 ...
SARASOTA-Governor Rick Scott encourages residents to take advantage of living in the ‘Fishing Capital of the World’. Last weekend Governor Scott deemed, license–free freshwater fishing in gulf waters. Beginning Monday, fishermen are granted a 40-day red snapper season in Gulf and Federal waters through July 20th. Sherman Baldwin owner of Hart’s Landing said he hasn’t […] The post Gov. Rick Scott announces ’40-day Red Snapper Season’ appeared first on SNN TV.
UPDATE – CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Two people have been charged after several were taken into custody in connection to a shooting early Wednesday in Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested Darnell Horace, who they say is the shooter, as well as Sterling Butler as his accomplice after an hours long search. On Wednesday deputies responded to a report of gunshots at 5 a.m. in the Curry Terrace neighborhood in Port Charlotte. Witnesses at the scene said everyone...
UPDATE – CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Two people have been charged after several were taken into custody in connection to a shooting early Wednesday in Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested Darnell Horace, who they say is the shooter, as well as Sterling Butler as his accomplice after an hours long search. On Wednesday […] The post UPDATE Charlotte Co. deputies respond to call of shots fired appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A tropical storm warning has been issued for the west coast of the Florida peninsula from Bonita Beach to the Anclote River. In its 5 P.M. advisory on Alberto, the National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for the west coast of the Florida peninsula from Vonita Beach to the Anclote River in Pinellas County. The warning covers coastal areas of Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. All of Pinellas County is under the warning. Wind gusts of 40-50 ...
SARASOTA – A tropical storm warning has been issued for the west coast of the Florida peninsula from Bonita Beach to the Anclote River. In its 5 P.M. advisory on Alberto, the National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for the west coast of the Florida peninsula from Vonita Beach to the Anclote River in Pinellas County. […] The post Tropical Storm Warning issued for Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE COUNTY – A mother, whose daughter died in a motorcycle crash, is campaigning for improved next–of–kin notification. Christine Olson, a resident of Anna Maria Island, came up with an idea for a way for people to list their contact information with the state for law enforcement to use in case of a serious accident. It’s a way to have a next of kin linked to the magnetic strip on the back of a license. She took her idea to then–state Rep. Bill Galvano, and on Oct. 2, 2006 ...
MANATEE COUNTY – A mother, whose daughter died in a motorcycle crash, is campaigning for improved next–of–kin notification. Christine Olson, a resident of Anna Maria Island, came up with an idea for a way for people to list their contact information with the state for law enforcement to use in case of a serious accident. […] The post Better way to notify next-of-kin appeared first on SNN TV.
TAMPA BAY – If you’re a SunTrust Bank customer, your personal information may be at risk. News Channel 8 has learned two Morgan and Morgan attorneys in Tampa are proceeding with a class action lawsuit connected to as many as 1.5 million customers. The punitive class action was filed last Friday and alleges if SunTrust had taken security more seriously, the theft of customer data could have been prevented. Records show that back on April 20th, a former bank employee in Atlanta, ...
TAMPA BAY – If you’re a SunTrust Bank customer, your personal information may be at risk. News Channel 8 has learned two Morgan and Morgan attorneys in Tampa are proceeding with a class action lawsuit connected to as many as 1.5 million customers. The punitive class action was filed last Friday and alleges if SunTrust […] The post Data breach could effect Florida SunTrust Bank customers appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested two burglary suspects Friday night. 18- year old Timothy Walters and 17- year old Kenny Chambers III were arrested after they were brought in for questioning during the investigation. They are suspects in 17 burglaries in Charlotte County as well as several burglaries in North Port. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says many of the burglaries were to unlocked vehicles with the crimes occurred between May 4th and May...
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested two burglary suspects Friday night. 18- year old Timothy Walters and 17- year old Kenny Chambers III were arrested after they were brought in for questioning during the investigation. They are suspects in 17 burglaries in Charlotte County as well as several burglaries in North Port. The […] The post Burglary suspects arrested in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Out on the water Tyler Crane finds peace. “It’s just calming and relaxing, there’s nothing out there to worry about, you’re just on your own little island somewhere,” said Crane After 10 years in the Army he came back wounded mentally and physically. Fishing became his therapy. “Me and a friend of mine were sitting around one day and said and kind of decided we should take vets fishing and it kind of just grew from there,” he explained. Veterans Excursion...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Out on the water Tyler Crane finds peace. “It’s just calming and relaxing, there’s nothing out there to worry about, you’re just on your own little island somewhere,” said Crane After 10 years in the Army he came back wounded mentally and physically. Fishing became his therapy. “Me and a friend of mine […] The post Veterans Excursion To Sea welcoming Veterans from across the country appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- An international real estate franchise closed all of their offices across the world Thursday for one day to give back to their community. It was the global day of giving for more than 170,000 employees at Keller Williams. Renewing, energizing, and donating…or ‘RED Day’. “We’ve built houses, we’ve helped with the homeless coalition, we’ve helped with Octagon, down near Fort Myers and this year, what we wanted to do was give back to our school system,” said Keller Willia...
CHARLOTTE- An international real estate franchise closed all of their offices across the world Thursday for one day to give back to their community. It was the global day of giving for more than 170,000 employees at Keller Williams. Renewing, energizing, and donating…or ‘RED Day’. “We’ve built houses, we’ve helped with the homeless coalition, we’ve […] The post Suncoast realtors donate more than 500 bags of school supplies to elementary schools for ‘RED Day’ appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A brush fire consumes 12 acres Thursday in southern Charlotte County. Charlotte County says the fire started after 1 P.M. in an area between Pasadena drive and St. Yves Drive at Tropical Gulf Acres. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s helicopter dropped gallons of water in the trouble spots. The Englewood Fire Department and Punta Gorda Fire Department assisted with the blaze. Firefighters were able to put out the flames and nearby residents were evacuated. Ch...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A brush fire consumes 12 acres Thursday in southern Charlotte County. Charlotte County says the fire started after 1 P.M. in an area between Pasadena drive and St. Yves Drive at Tropical Gulf Acres. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s helicopter dropped gallons of water in the trouble spots. The Englewood Fire Department and Punta […] The post Brush fire breaks out in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE – For 29 years Dee Hawkins Garland has served the Charlotte County community. She was a paramedic for 10 years until an injury, took her off the road so she found another way to serve people. “I just started doing public relations and public education cause I really like working with the people and then it just kind of morphed into public information officer and it just grew and I was fortunate enough to create this division,” said Hawkins- Garland. From six ambulance...
CHARLOTTE – For 29 years Dee Hawkins Garland has served the Charlotte County community. She was a paramedic for 10 years until an injury, took her off the road so she found another way to serve people. “I just started doing public relations and public education cause I really like working with the people and then […] The post Celebrating 29 years of public service- Dee Hawkins Garland appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is warning Suncoast residents to look out for a virtual kidnapping scam. The Sheriff’s Office tweeted Sunday saying the office received two reports this week of a caller saying they have kidnapped your relative and to send a ransom immediately. The FBI calls this scam virtual kidnapping. Scammers scour the internet and social media sites, grabbing information about where people live, work, or travel, and names of friends and famil...
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is warning Suncoast residents to look out for a virtual kidnapping scam. The Sheriff’s Office tweeted Sunday saying the office received two reports this week of a caller saying they have kidnapped your relative and to send a ransom immediately. The FBI calls this scam virtual kidnapping. Scammers […] The post Beware of virtual kidnapping scam in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – The Englewood Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club goes the extra mile in keeping swimmers safe at a Suncoast beach with no lifeguards. With nearly 6 months of fundraising and working with Charlotte County government, Saturday morning volunteers installed rescue tubes at Englewood beach. The club will monitor the tubes. Their next mission is to gain approval from sarasota county to install tubes at Blind Pass. The post Rotary club helps Suncoast beachers stay safe appear...
ENGLEWOOD – The Englewood Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club goes the extra mile in keeping swimmers safe at a Suncoast beach with no lifeguards. With nearly 6 months of fundraising and working with Charlotte County government, Saturday morning volunteers installed rescue tubes at Englewood beach. The club will monitor the tubes. Their next mission is […] The post Rotary club helps Suncoast beachers stay safe appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A 55-acre brush fire broke out last night after 6 p.m. Charlotte County Fire units along with the Division of Forestry were on scene at North Washington Loop Road. and Duncan Road. in Punta Gorda. One home was threatened, but there was no structural damage The fire was 95% contained by 7 p.m. The post 55-acre brush fire in Charlotte Co. appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A 55-acre brush fire broke out last night after 6 p.m. Charlotte County Fire units along with the Division of Forestry were on scene at North Washington Loop Road. and Duncan Road. in Punta Gorda. One home was threatened, but there was no structural damage The fire was 95% contained by 7 […] The post 55-acre brush fire in Charlotte Co. appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Authorities are looking for the driver of a vehicle that did not stop after hitting a pedestrian early Tuesday, April 24, in Charlotte County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a white or tan pickup traveling south on Pellam Boulevard just north of Limberlos Avenue at about 5:30 a.m. struck a 37-year-old man who was sitting on the west edge of the roadway and did not stop. The victim was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Authorities are looking for the driver of a vehicle that did not stop after hitting a pedestrian early Tuesday, April 24, in Charlotte County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a white or tan pickup traveling south on Pellam Boulevard just north of Limberlos Avenue at about 5:30 a.m. struck a 37-year-old […] The post Man injured in Charlotte Co. hit and run appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – This Friday on the Suncoast, you’ll be able to ride area transit buses for free. It’s all part of the regional ‘try transit day’ as Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte county transit will be offering free bus rides. The buses will take you anywhere you need to go free of charge. MCAT will offer free rides throughout the service day, including route 99 service into Sarasota and the Skyway express service to Pinellas County. For complete schedules and route maps, call t...
SARASOTA – This Friday on the Suncoast, you’ll be able to ride area transit buses for free. It’s all part of the regional ‘try transit day’ as Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte county transit will be offering free bus rides. The buses will take you anywhere you need to go free of charge. MCAT will offer […] The post Suncoast buses will transport residents for free on Friday appeared first on SNN TV.
On April 14 Charlotte County Deputies received a call about suspicious activity at a residence on Stonecrop Ave., in Englewood. Around 8:40 p.m., deputies responded after the caller reported seeing two subjects break into the rear of the home. When deputies arrived, they found a burglary in progress. Cole Wilson darted out the back and tried to flee. Further investigation led Detectives to a juvenile female who had accompanied Wilson into the residence. She provided a state...
On April 14 Charlotte County Deputies received a call about suspicious activity at a residence on Stonecrop Ave., in Englewood. Around 8:40 p.m., deputies responded after the caller reported seeing two subjects break into the rear of the home. When deputies arrived, they found a burglary in progress. Cole Wilson darted out the back and […] The post An alert citizen helps nab a burglar appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – Verizon Wireless customers in Southwest Florida were impacted by a widespread service outage Thursday (April 12) night. The outage was affecting cellular users from the Tampa Bay area south to at least as far as Punta Gorda, including Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Area police departments and sheriff’s offices were unable to send or receive calls or messages to affected Verizon customers. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported that the outage was the result of...
FLORIDA – Verizon Wireless customers in Southwest Florida were impacted by a widespread service outage Thursday (April 12) night. The outage was affecting cellular users from the Tampa Bay area south to at least as far as Punta Gorda, including Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Area police departments and sheriff’s offices were unable to send or […] The post Widespread service outage for Verizon Wireless customers appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Residents from an assisted living facility were evacuated Sunday morning after a fire at Courtyard Retirement Center on Rampart Boulevard, Charlotte County Fire and EMS said. Crews were dispatched around 7:35 A.M. to the facility on 26455 Rampart Blvd., according to Fire and EMS officials. No injuries were reported and all residents were accounted for during the evacuation period. An appliance -potentially a dryer- appeared to have caused the fire, Fire and EMS...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Residents from an assisted living facility were evacuated Sunday morning after a fire at Courtyard Retirement Center on Rampart Boulevard, Charlotte County Fire and EMS said. Crews were dispatched around 7:35 A.M. to the facility on 26455 Rampart Blvd., according to Fire and EMS officials. No injuries were reported and all residents […] The post Living facility fire in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota is the fourth–best place to be a kid in Florida, according to the Florida Kids Count Child Well–being index released Thursday. The index ranks Florida’s 67 counties on 16 metrics indicating how well off children are based on economic, educational, health and community data. Manatee finished in the top half, ranking 28th statewide, and Charlotte ranked 24th. DeSoto County came in last, ranked 67th. The Herald–Tribune reports the study is conducted nati...
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota is the fourth–best place to be a kid in Florida, according to the Florida Kids Count Child Well–being index released Thursday. The index ranks Florida’s 67 counties on 16 metrics indicating how well off children are based on economic, educational, health and community data. Manatee finished in the top half, ranking […] The post Sarasota County is a top-5 place for kids appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – KIA car owners tested their basketball skills Monday night in Charlotte County. As basketballs received a little air, contestants had to make a difficult half-court shot at Fuccillo KIA of Port Charlotte. Some of the contestants were close and others came up with creative ways to make the basket. KIA says whoever makes one shot would have their current KIA paid off in full. After making a shot the contestant would have to make a second shot to get a third s...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – KIA car owners tested their basketball skills Monday night in Charlotte County. As basketballs received a little air, contestants had to make a difficult half-court shot at Fuccillo KIA of Port Charlotte. Some of the contestants were close and others came up with creative ways to make the basket. KIA says whoever makes […] The post A shot to have your KIA car paid in full appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- Following the shooting in Parkland, Charlotte County schools reviewed their student safety plan with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Punta Gorda Police Department, reassuring parents they are doing everything they can to keep students safe. Charlotte County School Officials say safety is the district’s top priority and security audits are conducted annually to look at the needs of each school. “For the past 10 years probably,” Michael Riley said. “...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- Following the shooting in Parkland, Charlotte County schools reviewed their student safety plan with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Punta Gorda Police Department, reassuring parents they are doing everything they can to keep students safe. Charlotte County School Officials say safety is the district’s top priority and security audits are conducted […] The post Charlotte County Schools release school safety plan appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD -For Englewood residents Hank & Julie Danielson, it truly was love at first sight. “We’re soulmates actually, we fell in love,” Julie Danielson said. “It’s hard to believe, but we were eighth graders and had school dances together, so it’s been a long journey.” It’s been a 50-year journey, and for two years of it, that love was pretty much all they had. “So she had an invitation to the Peace Corps,” Hank said. “Well I’ve always wanted to get away,” Julie said. “I th...
ENGLEWOOD -For Englewood residents Hank & Julie Danielson, it truly was love at first sight. “We’re soulmates actually, we fell in love,” Julie Danielson said. “It’s hard to believe, but we were eighth graders and had school dances together, so it’s been a long journey.” It’s been a 50-year journey, and for two years of […] The post Englewood man chronicles Peace Corps journey to Africa appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a boater that set sail from Charlotte Harbor last month and was last seen near Key West. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Benjamin Hartman is sailing on a blue and white 31-foot Kenner sailboat with registration number FL 383 1SK. He left Charlotte Harbor on February 22nd, with a final destination of St. Augustine. He was last seen leaving the Dry Tortugas on February 27th, possibly heading to Key We...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a boater that set sail from Charlotte Harbor last month and was last seen near Key West. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Benjamin Hartman is sailing on a blue and white 31-foot Kenner sailboat with registration number FL 383 1SK. He left Charlotte […] The post Coast Guard looking for missing sailor appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A 23-year-old man Charlotte County man is facing video voyeurism charges after getting caught in a woman’s restroom at a Publix in January. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports 29-year-old Erik Allen Sockwell was arrested March 14th after a two-month investigation. On January 28th, deputies respond to reports of a man taking pictures of women inside the bathroom stall at the Publix on South McCaal Road. Multiple women complained to managers about a man...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A 23-year-old man Charlotte County man is facing video voyeurism charges after getting caught in a woman’s restroom at a Publix in January. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports 29-year-old Erik Allen Sockwell was arrested March 14th after a two-month investigation. On January 28th, deputies respond to reports of a man taking pictures […] The post Charlotte Co. man facing video voyeurism charges appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It is so easy to consume more sugar than is good for us, but it is possible to eat less sugar. Taking sugar out of your diet is good for all obvious health reasons including brain functionality, healthy skin, and avoiding a diabetes diagnosis. But how do you avoid sugar when it’s in almost everything that we eat? “You can look at the nutrition facts, now most. We want to aim for under 10g less is better of course. You can also look at the ingredients label. There are...
SARASOTA – It is so easy to consume more sugar than is good for us, but it is possible to eat less sugar. Taking sugar out of your diet is good for all obvious health reasons including brain functionality, healthy skin, and avoiding a diabetes diagnosis. But how do you avoid sugar when it’s in […] The post Reducing added sugar consumption appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – Programs for the elderly receive only $2.1 million in additional cash in this year’s Florida state budget. That means little help with massive, years long waiting lists for critical services left almost untouched by state lawmakers. The $2.1 million in additional cash is only enough to take a few hundred people off waiting lists, and leaves almost 10,000 more not served. According to the Herald–Tribune, in a state where almost one–quarter of the population is over age...
FLORIDA – Programs for the elderly receive only $2.1 million in additional cash in this year’s Florida state budget. That means little help with massive, years long waiting lists for critical services left almost untouched by state lawmakers. The $2.1 million in additional cash is only enough to take a few hundred people off waiting […] The post Florida Budget and the elderly appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE – A Charlotte County man is behind bars after authorities say he forced himself onto a woman at his home. Jeffrey Meyer is a registered sex offender stemming from a 2003 conviction in Illinois. Deputies responded to the home of the alleged victim early friday morning. There she told authorities that she met Meyer through mutual friends and had agreed to go to his house and watch television. It was during this encounter that detectives say meyers forced himself on the ...
CHARLOTTE – A Charlotte County man is behind bars after authorities say he forced himself onto a woman at his home. Jeffrey Meyer is a registered sex offender stemming from a 2003 conviction in Illinois. Deputies responded to the home of the alleged victim early friday morning. There she told authorities that she met Meyer through […] The post Registered sex offender charged with sexual battery appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The neighborhood grocery store will be removed from four Suncoast neighborhoods. Winn–Dixie’s parent company is filing for bankruptcy protection and will shut down nearly 100 under performing stores including 35 Winn-Dixies and Harveys throughout Florida. Some local Winn-Dixie shoppers are disappointed. “This is like a neighborhood store and people would have to go a long ways, especially people who don’t have cars, to go to a good store,” said Richard Nickles who is...
SARASOTA – The neighborhood grocery store will be removed from four Suncoast neighborhoods. Winn–Dixie’s parent company is filing for bankruptcy protection and will shut down nearly 100 under performing stores including 35 Winn-Dixies and Harveys throughout Florida. Some local Winn-Dixie shoppers are disappointed. “This is like a neighborhood store and people would have to go […] The post Four Winn-Dixies close on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – Brush fire season is upon us and the Englewood Fire Department is partnering with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to efficiently fight the flames. We’re in the peak of brush fire season here on the Suncoast, Division Chief of Englewood Fire Department John Stubbs says it’s just getting started. “We are in a red flag where everything’s dry,” said Stubbs. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Englewood Fire Department are cross training, preparing for what c...
ENGLEWOOD – Brush fire season is upon us and the Englewood Fire Department is partnering with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to efficiently fight the flames. We’re in the peak of brush fire season here on the Suncoast, Division Chief of Englewood Fire Department John Stubbs says it’s just getting started. “We are in a red […] The post Englewood Fire and Charlotte County Deputies training for brush fire season appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – North Port Police Department officials release new details about a man who was fatally stabbed to death by a woman he tried to kidnap in North Port Wednesday, March 14. The man, John C. Ludwick, 32, is linked to the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway. Ludwick of Port Charlotte died at a hospital Wednesday after suffering stab wounds from his would-be victim. According to the North Port Police Department, the woman, whose identity has not been released, was a former...
NORTH PORT – North Port Police Department officials release new details about a man who was fatally stabbed to death by a woman he tried to kidnap in North Port Wednesday, March 14. The man, John C. Ludwick, 32, is linked to the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway. Ludwick of Port Charlotte died at a […] The post Port Charlotte man, fatally stabbed during kidnapping attempt, linked to disappearance of Alabama girl appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties have had three, four, and six manatee deaths, in that order, according to state data. three of the deaths in manatee and Sarasota were from cold water. “We’ve had cold weather. we’ve had red tide, which are both kind of bad things for the manatees in our area,” said Gretchen Lovewell who is the Stranding Investigations Program Manager of Mote Laboratory. “With the red tide we look for different things from the animals like facia...
SARASOTA – Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties have had three, four, and six manatee deaths, in that order, according to state data. three of the deaths in manatee and Sarasota were from cold water. “We’ve had cold weather. we’ve had red tide, which are both kind of bad things for the manatees in our area,” […] The post Over 160 manatees dead in 2018 appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – Florida lawmakers ended their brief overtime with a budget approval. The 2018 Legislature ended with a rare Sunday session, capped by lawmakers approving an $88.7 billion state budget along with a flurry of election–year tax breaks. The session’s last month was shadowed by the Valentine’s Day massacre of 14 students and three adults at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The event spurred gun–control demonstrations at the Florida Capitol, and lawmakers respond...
FLORIDA – Florida lawmakers ended their brief overtime with a budget approval. The 2018 Legislature ended with a rare Sunday session, capped by lawmakers approving an $88.7 billion state budget along with a flurry of election–year tax breaks. The session’s last month was shadowed by the Valentine’s Day massacre of 14 students and three adults […] The post Legislature approves Florida budget appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – Police are looking for three people who may have been involved in an assault on a Lowe’s customer in North Port on Sunday. Around 12:40 p.m., a patron at the Lowe’s home improvement store located at 5601 Tuscola Boulevard was pushed to the ground and injured. Police said two men and a woman, pictured here, may have information on the incident and are wanted for questioning. Those with information on their identities should call Officer Cox at 941-429-7300. The post Nor...
NORTH PORT – Police are looking for three people who may have been involved in an assault on a Lowe’s customer in North Port on Sunday. Around 12:40 p.m., a patron at the Lowe’s home improvement store located at 5601 Tuscola Boulevard was pushed to the ground and injured. Police said two men and a […] The post North Port Lowe’s assault appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In this edition of “Political Corner,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner and Herald-Tribune Political Editor Zac Anderson discuss local candidates getting into congressional and state legislature races for the upcoming midterm elections. Anderson discusses how the gun issue remains key for state senator Greg Steube, even in the wake of the Parkland shooting. Steube has put his name into the race for the U.S. House seat in District 17, which covers part of Sarasota and Charlotte c...
SARASOTA – In this edition of “Political Corner,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner and Herald-Tribune Political Editor Zac Anderson discuss local candidates getting into congressional and state legislature races for the upcoming midterm elections. Anderson discusses how the gun issue remains key for state senator Greg Steube, even in the wake of the Parkland shooting. Steube has […] The post Political Corner: Jockeying for local midterms, guns appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – 4 Suncoast teams went into the high school boys regional semifinals tonight. Who would emerge victorious? Booker beat Jesuit to advance to the Regional Finals Friday night at Booker. Bayshore fell to Cape Coral Mariner while Lemon Bay was eliminated by Cape Coral. The North Port Bobcats had the Bobcat Nation behind them as they took on Riverdale, who took down Lakewood Ranch. It was tied at 26 at the half, but the Raiders scored the first 6 points of the 2nd half inc...
NORTH PORT – 4 Suncoast teams went into the high school boys regional semifinals tonight. Who would emerge victorious? Booker beat Jesuit to advance to the Regional Finals Friday night at Booker. Bayshore fell to Cape Coral Mariner while Lemon Bay was eliminated by Cape Coral. The North Port Bobcats had the Bobcat Nation behind […] The post Bobcats eliminated by pesky Raiders, Tornadoes advance appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – The City of North Port agrees to pay more than $60,000 in damages to former captain of criminal investigations Steve Uebelacker to settle wrongful termination suit. Uebelacker was hired as a part-time internal affairs investigator by North Port Police Chief Kevin Vespia in May 2014, then made full-time later in October. Uebelacker, a former Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent and one-time Sarasota County ethics officer, was fired by Vespia in March 2017 because...
NORTH PORT – The City of North Port agrees to pay more than $60,000 in damages to former captain of criminal investigations Steve Uebelacker to settle wrongful termination suit. Uebelacker was hired as a part-time internal affairs investigator by North Port Police Chief Kevin Vespia in May 2014, then made full-time later in October. Uebelacker, a […] The post North Port settles in wrongful termination suit appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A North Port man died Saturday night when he was struck by a car while walking along a road, the Florida Highway Patrol reports. According to FHP, the unidentified man was walking north in a lane of Taylor Road around 10:49 P.M. A car, driven by Joyce Wilson, of Punta Gorda also was traveling north on Taylor Road at the same time. The car struck the pedestrian, throwing him up into its windshield. The pedestrian was killed in the accident. Wilson did not suffer...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A North Port man died Saturday night when he was struck by a car while walking along a road, the Florida Highway Patrol reports. According to FHP, the unidentified man was walking north in a lane of Taylor Road around 10:49 P.M. A car, driven by Joyce Wilson, of Punta Gorda also […] The post North Port man dies in vehicle crash appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A Port Charlotte man suspected of setting several recent fires in Charlotte County is now in custody. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office arrests 21-year-old Brandon Wilson after witnesses and other evidence connected him to the scene. NBC-2 reports Wilson is the son of the late Charlotte County Deputy Michael Wilson. Deputy Wilson was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance in August 2013. Brandon Wilson is facing several arson and violati...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A Port Charlotte man suspected of setting several recent fires in Charlotte County is now in custody. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office arrests 21-year-old Brandon Wilson after witnesses and other evidence connected him to the scene. NBC-2 reports Wilson is the son of the late Charlotte County Deputy Michael Wilson. Deputy Wilson was […] The post Port Charlotte man arrested for setting fires in Charlotte Co. appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY – A man faces possible felony charges after crashing a stolen vehicle and then fleeing to an island. The City of Venice reports 53-year-old James Stansberry, Jr. was found in a mangrove island after ditching a van reported stolen from a Venice company he worked at. According to the City of Venice, Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies and later Venice Police responded to a call of a crashed vehicle at Albee Farm Road and Laurel Road and that a person had run into the ...
SARASOTA COUNTY – A man faces possible felony charges after crashing a stolen vehicle and then fleeing to an island. The City of Venice reports 53-year-old James Stansberry, Jr. was found in a mangrove island after ditching a van reported stolen from a Venice company he worked at. According to the City of Venice, Sarasota County […] The post Man crashes stolen vehicle, found in mangrove island appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A suspect is in custody on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies respond to the 41000 block of Cook Brown Road in Punta Gorda for a domestic disturbance. At around 11:00 P.M. Monday, January 29, deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Cook Brown Road. The victim advised 911 dispatcher that Joshua Tanner, 43, was attempting to enter her camper. While on the phone with Charlotte County C...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A suspect is in custody on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies respond to the 41000 block of Cook Brown Road in Punta Gorda for a domestic disturbance. At around 11:00 P.M. Monday, January 29, deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Cook Brown Road. The victim […] The post Man attempts lighting camper on fire with woman inside appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A crash in Charlotte County leaves one person dead after authorities say the driver attempted to pass a school bus. It happened at the intersection of State Road 31 and Cook Brown Road around 5 P.M. Friday, January 36, when deputies say William Perry attempted to pass a school bus and collided with a vehicle in the northbound lane of State Road 31. After the collision, Perry’s vehicle spun into the southbound lane of 31 and collided with a third vehicle. Thre...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A crash in Charlotte County leaves one person dead after authorities say the driver attempted to pass a school bus. It happened at the intersection of State Road 31 and Cook Brown Road around 5 P.M. Friday, January 36, when deputies say William Perry attempted to pass a school bus and collided […] The post Fatal crash kills one in Charlotte Co. appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A motorcycle crash Saturday, January 20, in Charlotte county sends one person to the hospital with critical injuries after a man collides with a barrier wall. It happened on I-75 approaching US-17 when Austin Simmons crossed over the inside lane on his motorcycle and the front of the bike collided with the concrete barrier wall. The motorcycle overturned and Simmons flew off the bike with the bike coming to rest in the outside lane. No other vehicles were rep...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A motorcycle crash Saturday, January 20, in Charlotte county sends one person to the hospital with critical injuries after a man collides with a barrier wall. It happened on I-75 approaching US-17 when Austin Simmons crossed over the inside lane on his motorcycle and the front of the bike collided with the concrete […] The post Crash leaves man in critical condition appeared first on SNN TV.
UPDATE – Anna has been located. CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A 12-year-old is missing in Englewood according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Anna Mahaffey was last seen inside her home on at 9 P.M. on Thursday, January 17, and was observed missing from the residence at 6:30 A.M. Mahaffey has short brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. The post 12-year-old girl in Charlotte County found appeared first on SNN TV.
UPDATE – Anna has been located. CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A 12-year-old is missing in Englewood according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Anna Mahaffey was last seen inside her home on at 9 P.M. on Thursday, January 17, and was observed missing from the residence at 6:30 A.M. Mahaffey has short brown hair and green eyes. […] The post 12-year-old girl in Charlotte County found appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) Enforcement officials establish a new agreement with 17 Florida law enforcement agencies, including offices on the Suncoast. Several Suncoast and Tampa Bay area sheriffs joined ICE officials Wednesday, January 17, to announce what’s described as a housing agreement that will allow ICE to contract with local law enforcement to house illegal aliens. ICE says it will reimburse the departments for those detentions. The deal includes Saraso...
FLORIDA – U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) Enforcement officials establish a new agreement with 17 Florida law enforcement agencies, including offices on the Suncoast. Several Suncoast and Tampa Bay area sheriffs joined ICE officials Wednesday, January 17, to announce what’s described as a housing agreement that will allow ICE to contract with local law enforcement to […] The post Local law enforcement establish agreement with ICE appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office makes two arrests in a string of copper wire thefts targeting construction sites in the Port Charlotte area over the past week. Twenty-eight-year-old Berry Scott, Jr. and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Logan Morris, were involved in four thefts, stealing over 670 feet of copper wire. Scott later exchanged the stolen wire at Allied Recycling for cash. Scott is charged with dealing in stolen property and providing false ID. Morr...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office makes two arrests in a string of copper wire thefts targeting construction sites in the Port Charlotte area over the past week. Twenty-eight-year-old Berry Scott, Jr. and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Logan Morris, were involved in four thefts, stealing over 670 feet of copper wire. Scott later exchanged the […] The post Two arrested in string of copper wire thefts appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Getting and staying active in the new year can be a lot easier with a workout partner. Sometimes finding that workout buddy isn’t so easy. A Suncoast entrepreneur has a solution with his app, FitGrit. They call it ‘gymtimidation’, a discouraging feeling entering the gym, fearful of judgment. But entering a new year with new health goals doesn’t have to mean doing it alone. “A tool to get people to improve their lives by becoming healthy with another person. We connec...
SARASOTA – Getting and staying active in the new year can be a lot easier with a workout partner. Sometimes finding that workout buddy isn’t so easy. A Suncoast entrepreneur has a solution with his app, FitGrit. They call it ‘gymtimidation’, a discouraging feeling entering the gym, fearful of judgment. But entering a new year […] The post Suncoast entrepreneur creates workout partner matching app appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – An off-duty Charlotte County fire battalion chief is arrested for allegedly attacking a teenager at a red light and stealing their cell phone. WBBH reports nearly two weeks ago, Battalion Chief Jon Miller was stopped at a red light behind a silver Mercedes driven by a teenager. Police say Miller got out of his car, opened the teen’s door, grabbed the driver’s arm and started yelling at them. When Miller opened the back door, the driver started filming on his ce...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – An off-duty Charlotte County fire battalion chief is arrested for allegedly attacking a teenager at a red light and stealing their cell phone. WBBH reports nearly two weeks ago, Battalion Chief Jon Miller was stopped at a red light behind a silver Mercedes driven by a teenager. Police say Miller got out of […] The post Charlotte County Battalion Chief arrested for attacking teenager appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Three people are dead after their vehicle pulls in front of a truck in Charlotte County Tuesday, January 9. A report from the Florida Highway Patrol says it happened just before 5 P.M. at Gasparilla Road and Marathon Boulevard in Port Charlotte. A Chevy Colorado driven by 80-year-old Alban Bianco pulled in front of a Dodge pickup and was hit on the right side. Bianco and 73-year-old Rebecca Hlavsa of Port Charlotte were pronounced dead at the scene. Eighty-...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Three people are dead after their vehicle pulls in front of a truck in Charlotte County Tuesday, January 9. A report from the Florida Highway Patrol says it happened just before 5 P.M. at Gasparilla Road and Marathon Boulevard in Port Charlotte. A Chevy Colorado driven by 80-year-old Alban Bianco pulled in front […] The post Three killed in car accident in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Three people are confirmed dead following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, January 9. It happened just before 5 P.M. at Gasparilla Road and Marathon Boulevard in Port Charlotte. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, an SUV and a pickup truck collided. There were no injuries reported to the driver of the pickup. Eighty-year -old Alban Bianco of Maine and 73-year-old Rebecca Hlavsa of Port Charlotte were pronounced dead at the scene. Eighty-two-year-...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Three people are confirmed dead following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, January 9. It happened just before 5 P.M. at Gasparilla Road and Marathon Boulevard in Port Charlotte. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, an SUV and a pickup truck collided. There were no injuries reported to the driver of the pickup. Eighty-year […] The post Three dead in two-vehicle collision in Port Charlotte appeared first on SNN TV.
SUNCOAST – One thing that could spark a fire is a space heater being used lately, as the weather cools down. They’re helpful to keep us warm but also pose a potential hazard to households. Space heaters should be kept away from drapes or blankets and unplugged after leaving a room. Another household device to be wary of is smoke detectors. “We really want you to be extra cautious around this time of year. If you haven’t checked your smoke detectors, test it, make sure it’s work...
SUNCOAST – One thing that could spark a fire is a space heater being used lately, as the weather cools down. They’re helpful to keep us warm but also pose a potential hazard to households. Space heaters should be kept away from drapes or blankets and unplugged after leaving a room. Another household device to […] The post Heating device hazards in households appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Booker Girls hosting Lemon Bay and check out the Booker Concessions! They do it right. 2 big screen TVs with the games on, plenty of table space and, of course, great food. The Tornadoes led by 5 in the 2nd quarter when Diamond Merced nails the 3-pointer just before the half. Third quarter now, and Omari Davis Passes to Cashanti Bradley, then gets it right back and buries a 3-pointer of her own. Booker was up by 11. The Manta Rays on the break when Jenny Parsons ...
SARASOTA – The Booker Girls hosting Lemon Bay and check out the Booker Concessions! They do it right. 2 big screen TVs with the games on, plenty of table space and, of course, great food. The Tornadoes led by 5 in the 2nd quarter when Diamond Merced nails the 3-pointer just before the half. Third […] The post Tornadoes Girls Sink Manta Rays appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – An elderly woman is in serious condition following a vehicle crash at Atwater Street and Hillsboro Boulevard in Port Charlotte. Charlotte County Fire and EMS officials report the two-vehicle collision happened at 9 A.M. Officials called in a trauma alert and transported one of the drivers to Lee Memorial Hospital. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department and Florida Highway Patrol are conducting the investigation. The post Woman in serious condition follow...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – An elderly woman is in serious condition following a vehicle crash at Atwater Street and Hillsboro Boulevard in Port Charlotte. Charlotte County Fire and EMS officials report the two-vehicle collision happened at 9 A.M. Officials called in a trauma alert and transported one of the drivers to Lee Memorial Hospital. The Charlotte County […] The post Woman in serious condition following two-vehicle collision appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – An Englewood murder suspect is arrested in Broward County. Thirty-four-year-old Edwin Randall was wanted for a home invasion murder in August of last year at the 2700 block of 11th Street in the Grove City area. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office believes Randall killed 52-year-old Charles Williams during the robbery. Two other men were injured and taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries We are awaiting more information on the charges Randall is f...
ENGLEWOOD – An Englewood murder suspect is arrested in Broward County. Thirty-four-year-old Edwin Randall was wanted for a home invasion murder in August of last year at the 2700 block of 11th Street in the Grove City area. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office believes Randall killed 52-year-old Charles Williams during the robbery. Two other men were […] The post Arrest made in Englewood murder appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA – The City of Punta Gorda welcomes its first female police chief. Pamela R. Davis replaces former chief Tom Lewis. Lewis was found not guilty of culpable negligence in the 2016 accidental death of a woman shot in a citizen’s Police Academy training exercise. During Davis’ first 30 to 90 days, she plans to assess the entire department from leadership to policies, training and focusing on community policing. She is planning a citizens’ chief advisory council to provide ...
PUNTA GORDA – The City of Punta Gorda welcomes its first female police chief. Pamela R. Davis replaces former chief Tom Lewis. Lewis was found not guilty of culpable negligence in the 2016 accidental death of a woman shot in a citizen’s Police Academy training exercise. During Davis’ first 30 to 90 days, she plans to […] The post Punta Gorda welcomes new police chief appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – A fatal crash in Port Charlotte after a car overturns and crashes into a utility pole. It happened around 3:30 A.M. Saturday. Christine Fuhlman was driving southbound on Cranberry Blvd when she approached a curve near Homewood Street. Her 2003 Ford failed to stay in its lane and struck a concrete utility pole and overturned. Fuhlman was wearing a seat belt but was pronounced dead on scene. Alcohol may have played a factor into the crash and the investigation is...
PORT CHARLOTTE – A fatal crash in Port Charlotte after a car overturns and crashes into a utility pole. It happened around 3:30 A.M. Saturday. Christine Fuhlman was driving southbound on Cranberry Blvd when she approached a curve near Homewood Street. Her 2003 Ford failed to stay in its lane and struck a concrete utility […] The post Fatal crash after car crashes into utility pole appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA-Hurricane Irma caused millions across Florida to lose their power and electricity. Power companies such as TECO and Duke Energy are filing requests to charge their customers with a storm recovery surcharge for the thousands of workers hired after the storm. Potential feeds may go up to $5.00 in addition to customers’ monthly bills. Luckily for Suncoast residents, bills for Florida Power and Light customer’s will be lowering. “That’s because of the expiration of the c...
SARASOTA-Hurricane Irma caused millions across Florida to lose their power and electricity. Power companies such as TECO and Duke Energy are filing requests to charge their customers with a storm recovery surcharge for the thousands of workers hired after the storm. Potential feeds may go up to $5.00 in addition to customers’ monthly bills. Luckily […] The post FPL customers’ bills to lower in March 2018 appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Punta Gorda Airport passenger counts grow again after a brief slowdown because of Hurricane Irma. More than 110,000 passengers used the airport during November, a 14.4% increase compared to the same time in 2016. It’s the second straight month passenger counts rose in Punta Gorda. In September, Hurricane Irma snapped a 47-month streak of increasing passengers at the airport. Allegiant Air provides service to several U.S. destinations from Punta Gorda. T...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Punta Gorda Airport passenger counts grow again after a brief slowdown because of Hurricane Irma. More than 110,000 passengers used the airport during November, a 14.4% increase compared to the same time in 2016. It’s the second straight month passenger counts rose in Punta Gorda. In September, Hurricane Irma snapped a […] The post Punta Gorda Airport passenger count growing appeared first on SNN TV.
SUNCOAST – New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are holidays where the fun and festivities are at a peak, and so is car theft. Many opt to carpool, take public transportation, or use ride-sharing…leaving cars in parking lots unattended. According to the National Crime Information Center, in 2016 2,110 cars were broken into on New Year’s Eve and 2,242 on New Year’s Day. Before heading off to ring in the new year, be sure to park in well-lit areas, lock your doors, and take all valu...
SUNCOAST – New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are holidays where the fun and festivities are at a peak, and so is car theft. Many opt to carpool, take public transportation, or use ride-sharing…leaving cars in parking lots unattended. According to the National Crime Information Center, in 2016 2,110 cars were broken into on […] The post Avoid car theft this New Year’s appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – An accident in Charlotte County sends four people to the hospital. One with serious injuries. Twenty-five-year-old Noel Jimenez, Jr. was sent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries after he ran a red light Monday, December 25, at the intersection of Hillsborough Boulevard and Toledo Blade Boulevard at 1:00 P.M. Jimenez’s 2002 Toyota Camry collided with a 1994 Chevy Silverado driven by 64-year-old Frank Kulich with three passengers. All four in the ...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – An accident in Charlotte County sends four people to the hospital. One with serious injuries. Twenty-five-year-old Noel Jimenez, Jr. was sent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries after he ran a red light Monday, December 25, at the intersection of Hillsborough Boulevard and Toledo Blade Boulevard at 1:00 P.M. Jimenez’s 2002 […] The post Four injured after driver runs through red light appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – A fully involved vehicle fire took place off an I-75 ramp in North Port this morning. North Port Fire Rescue responded to this fully involved fire to an SUV around 7:30 A.M. Friday morning. The fire is under control now the north bound ramp at mile marker 182 is completely blocked. However, north bound travel on I-75 is unaffected. The post Car engulfed in flames on I-75 appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – A fully involved vehicle fire took place off an I-75 ramp in North Port this morning. North Port Fire Rescue responded to this fully involved fire to an SUV around 7:30 A.M. Friday morning. The fire is under control now the north bound ramp at mile marker 182 is completely blocked. However, […] The post Car engulfed in flames on I-75 appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY-The hunt for a man waving a gun around and acting strange forces three Charlotte County Schools to lock down their campuses Wednesday morning. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Wade Brown was arrested around 9:30 at Marion and Elliott in Punta Gorda after a brief search. During the search Charlotte High School, Baker Head Start Center, and Punta Gorda Middle School went on lockdown. Employees of Southwest Lawn Services called 911 aft...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY-The hunt for a man waving a gun around and acting strange forces three Charlotte County Schools to lock down their campuses Wednesday morning. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Wade Brown was arrested around 9:30 at Marion and Elliott in Punta Gorda after a brief search. During the search Charlotte High […] The post A search for an alleged gunman locks down three Charlotte County schools appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – Two men suffer stab wounds Tuesday, December 19. One of the men is the suspect. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports the incident took place in the 21000 block of Gibralter Drive in Port Charlotte at around 4:18 P.M. The incident has since been determined to be isolated. Deputies say there is no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing. The post Two men hospitalized in Port Charlotte stabbing incident appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – Two men suffer stab wounds Tuesday, December 19. One of the men is the suspect. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports the incident took place in the 21000 block of Gibralter Drive in Port Charlotte at around 4:18 P.M. The incident has since been determined to be isolated. Deputies say there is […] The post Two men hospitalized in Port Charlotte stabbing incident appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – Just days after a burglar struck, Ashton Randazzo is overwhelmed with emotion. “We’re slowly putting things together by the community helping us out and the GoFundMe helping us out to be able to replace some of the gifts,” Randazzo said. Then she got a call from North Port police, saying their car, which was taken with the gifts, had been recovered. “We just went to go pick up our minivan in south Miami last night,” Randazzo said. “There wasn’t too much damage, not...
NORTH PORT – Just days after a burglar struck, Ashton Randazzo is overwhelmed with emotion. “We’re slowly putting things together by the community helping us out and the GoFundMe helping us out to be able to replace some of the gifts,” Randazzo said. Then she got a call from North Port police, saying their car, […] The post Family victim to North Port ‘Grinch’ receives support appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – It’s a sad ending to a search for missing Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9, Edo. Monday morning, Edo’s body was found in North Port at the corner of S. Cranberry Blvd. and Lemay Lane. He went missing Saturday night. “We’ve had multiple resources, from both the CCSO as well as North Port Police, our volunteer service aids,” North Port P.D. Public Information Officer Josh Taylor said. Even drones were flying in an attempt to locate Edo. “Unfortunately this (Mon...
NORTH PORT – It’s a sad ending to a search for missing Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9, Edo. Monday morning, Edo’s body was found in North Port at the corner of S. Cranberry Blvd. and Lemay Lane. He went missing Saturday night. “We’ve had multiple resources, from both the CCSO as well as North Port […] The post Update: CCSO K9 “Edo” was hit by car appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – Claims for damage caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida have blown past the $6 billion mark. More than 853,000 property owners have filed claims for insured losses from Irma, which smashed through Florida on September 10, according to a report Monday from the state Office of Insurance Regulation. They include 25,446 holders of residential and commercial properties in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties who had submitted claims to insurers as of the end of last week. ...
FLORIDA – Claims for damage caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida have blown past the $6 billion mark. More than 853,000 property owners have filed claims for insured losses from Irma, which smashed through Florida on September 10, according to a report Monday from the state Office of Insurance Regulation. They include 25,446 holders of residential […] The post Hurricane Irma damage claims pass $6 billion mark appeared first on SNN TV.
A shocking case of animal cruelty leads to an arrest of a North Port man. North Port Police arrested 62-yr-old Roman Shkraba on one felony count of animal abuse causing a cruel death and pain and suffering. According to a Nort Port Police Department news release, on November 25th officers were called to the Shkraba’s North Port home where they found a twelve year old cocker spaniel named “Fluffy” suffering from stab wounds, a broken jaw, and other injuries Fluffy was later euthan...
A shocking case of animal cruelty leads to an arrest of a North Port man. North Port Police arrested 62-yr-old Roman Shkraba on one felony count of animal abuse causing a cruel death and pain and suffering. According to a Nort Port Police Department news release, on November 25th officers were called to the Shkraba’s […] The post Animal cruelty arrest appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA- Lee Coel, the former Punta Gorda Police officer charged with first degree manslaughter in the shooting death of retired librarian Mary Knowlton is trying once again to get the Police pension fund after being denied earlier this year. Court documents show, he’s claiming permanent disability with PTSD from the shooting. He filed a petition with the circuit court on November 21st to have them review the final order of the board, which unanimously denied his application ...
PUNTA GORDA- Lee Coel, the former Punta Gorda Police officer charged with first degree manslaughter in the shooting death of retired librarian Mary Knowlton is trying once again to get the Police pension fund after being denied earlier this year. Court documents show, he’s claiming permanent disability with PTSD from the shooting. He filed a […] The post Officer charged with manslaughter fights for benefits appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- An increase in red tide has been reported off Charlotte and Lee counties. Water samples over the last two weeks have confirmed elevated levels of red tide, with high concentrations of the algae off Lee County, and low concentrations in Charlotte County, according to Mote Marine Laboratory. According to the Herald Tribune samples off Sarasota County showed background to very low concentrations, and background levels off Manatee. The single-celled algae occurs naturally ...
CHARLOTTE- An increase in red tide has been reported off Charlotte and Lee counties. Water samples over the last two weeks have confirmed elevated levels of red tide, with high concentrations of the algae off Lee County, and low concentrations in Charlotte County, according to Mote Marine Laboratory. According to the Herald Tribune samples off […] The post Red tide is back in Lee and Charlotte counties appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested two caregivers accused of neglect, after an elderly man was found naked on the floor lying in his feces after Hurricane Irma. According to arrest reports, Farren Webb, and her mother Traci Waggoner, were arrested on November 17th and charged with neglect of an elderly or disabled adult with great harm. The report says in September a friend of the victim decided to check on him after not seeing his caregiver’s vehic...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested two caregivers accused of neglect, after an elderly man was found naked on the floor lying in his feces after Hurricane Irma. According to arrest reports, Farren Webb, and her mother Traci Waggoner, were arrested on November 17th and charged with neglect of an elderly or […] The post Caregivers leave elderly man in his own feces appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA- It’s new beginnings for the Punta Gorda police department. City Manager Howard Kunik announced that Pamela Davis will be the new chief. “Every department when they have an interim for a number of months, they always want some stability down the road and we now have it,” said Kunik. Davis is currently the director of professional development and training for the Baltimore Police Department and has 23 years of experience.“Well we have a tradition here that our chief ...
PUNTA GORDA- It’s new beginnings for the Punta Gorda police department. City Manager Howard Kunik announced that Pamela Davis will be the new chief. “Every department when they have an interim for a number of months, they always want some stability down the road and we now have it,” said Kunik. Davis is currently the […] The post Punta Gorda hires new police chief appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA – The city of Punta Gorda hires a new Police Chief. City Manager Howard Kunik announced today that Pamela Davis, a 26-year veteran of law enforcement, will start her role January 2nd. Davis is the Director of the Professional Development and Training Academy for the Baltimore Police Department. Before that, she was with the Anne Arundel county Police Department for 23 years, where she started as a Patrol Officer and became Deputy Chief of Police. She was selected ...
PUNTA GORDA – The city of Punta Gorda hires a new Police Chief. City Manager Howard Kunik announced today that Pamela Davis, a 26-year veteran of law enforcement, will start her role January 2nd. Davis is the Director of the Professional Development and Training Academy for the Baltimore Police Department. Before that, she was with […] The post New Police Chief for city of Punta Gorda appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office discovers a body inside a vehicle found in a pond Saturday, November 18, in Charlotte County. The Sheriff’s Office reports the vehicle was found off I-75 and Tuckers Grade at around 12:30 P.M. The Medical Examiner took custody of the body after the Crime Scene Unit completed processing the vehicle. Stay with us for updates. The post Body discovered in vehicle found in pond appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office discovers a body inside a vehicle found in a pond Saturday, November 18, in Charlotte County. The Sheriff’s Office reports the vehicle was found off I-75 and Tuckers Grade at around 12:30 P.M. The Medical Examiner took custody of the body after the Crime Scene Unit completed processing […] The post Body discovered in vehicle found in pond appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for porch pirates. As online shopping activity increases during the holiday season, package thefts from front porches do as well. The Sheriff’s Office recommends these helpful tips to stop package poachers build a lockbox and secure it to a surface. Try to be at home when your package arrives have your package delivered to you at work, so you can accept it immediately and always require a s...
CHARLOTTE- The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for porch pirates. As online shopping activity increases during the holiday season, package thefts from front porches do as well. The Sheriff’s Office recommends these helpful tips to stop package poachers build a lockbox and secure it to a surface. Try […] The post Beware of porch pirates appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – Driving past Englewood’s Vision Quest Tattoo Wednesday, you would never know there were centuries of history inside. And they’re all on U.S. Army Veteran Christopher O’Neill’s body. “We started with some old tattered flag and an old soldier, we moved down and the final piece was, after the Normandy beach invasion, we put my grandfather there and his initials,” O’Neill said. He lost his grandfather, a WWII veteran, a year ago. “Every day I wake up, I get to see him...
ENGLEWOOD – Driving past Englewood’s Vision Quest Tattoo Wednesday, you would never know there were centuries of history inside. And they’re all on U.S. Army Veteran Christopher O’Neill’s body. “We started with some old tattered flag and an old soldier, we moved down and the final piece was, after the Normandy beach invasion, we put […] The post Veteran shows patriotism in a permanent way appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- The Charlotte county recovery center has helped many people struggling with substance abuse. A building named in Jay Glynn’s honor for the 36 years he spent advocating for others. “That’s what it’s all about seeing a person that comes in with problems and helping them to change and get their life together ,” said Jay Glynn. The Jay Glynn Recovery Center, is a safe place for the many people struggling with opioids and substance abuse. “People get in there they ...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- The Charlotte county recovery center has helped many people struggling with substance abuse. A building named in Jay Glynn’s honor for the 36 years he spent advocating for others. “That’s what it’s all about seeing a person that comes in with problems and helping them to change and get their life together ,” said […] The post Recovery center honoring Jay Glynn appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A Port Charlotte motorcyclist is injured after colliding with a median curb on South McCall road Friday, November 3. The Florida Highway Patrol reports 53-year-old Theodore Garrett was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Garrett was not wearing a helmet. He was charged with No Proof of Insurance. The post Port Charlotte motorcyclist collides with curb, injured appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A Port Charlotte motorcyclist is injured after colliding with a median curb on South McCall road Friday, November 3. The Florida Highway Patrol reports 53-year-old Theodore Garrett was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Garrett was not wearing a helmet. He was charged with No Proof of Insurance. The post Port Charlotte motorcyclist collides with curb, injured appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- A warrant search of a Charlotte County home yesterday led to the arrests of a mother and her two adult daughters on various drug charges. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says, deputies arrested 46 year old Christine Gonyea, and her daughters, 23 year-old Jessica Williams, and 24 year-old Amanda Willis. When the warrant was served at the home on Gladis Avenue in Port Charlotte , Williams was inside with two small children, investigators say four pain pills were f...
CHARLOTTE- A warrant search of a Charlotte County home yesterday led to the arrests of a mother and her two adult daughters on various drug charges. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says, deputies arrested 46 year old Christine Gonyea, and her daughters, 23 year-old Jessica Williams, and 24 year-old Amanda Willis. When the warrant was […] The post Mother and daughters arrested on drug charges appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Lisa Vonderhaar has reached an important step in her breast cancer treatment. She was recently surrounded by family and friends at Florida Cancer Specialists in Sarasota. A little boy in her arms enthusiastically rings the large bell in the middle of the room as people yell, “Yay!” The ringing of the bell symbolizes that chemotherapy is completed, a celebratory time for the patient, family and friends. “A combination of excited, kind of that surreal experience that it’...
SARASOTA – Lisa Vonderhaar has reached an important step in her breast cancer treatment. She was recently surrounded by family and friends at Florida Cancer Specialists in Sarasota. A little boy in her arms enthusiastically rings the large bell in the middle of the room as people yell, “Yay!” The ringing of the bell symbolizes that […] The post Suncoast nonprofits help breast cancer patients in need appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – Our local marching bands, including all featured this year in your Band of the Week series, will participate in the Marching Performance Assessment at Charlotte High on Saturday, October 28th. District Chair David Wing visited the studio to talk about what the MPA is about, what band and music do for students, and how you can visit. Ticket prices are: Adults: $7 Students: $5 Middle School Band students: FREE (with voucher from their band director) Parking i...
PORT CHARLOTTE – Our local marching bands, including all featured this year in your Band of the Week series, will participate in the Marching Performance Assessment at Charlotte High on Saturday, October 28th. District Chair David Wing visited the studio to talk about what the MPA is about, what band and music do for students, […] The post Suncoast marching bands to perform at local Marching Performance Assessment appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- After almost 20 years The family of Pilar Rodriguez is getting justice, after a man was convicted of second degree murder. Pilar was reported missing in 1999, and the Cold Case Unit of Charlotte County spent years searching for the truth. Rodriguez disappeared with her then baby– sister Melissa Harding Jones and was never seen again. “There’s a strong possibility that Pilar’s remains are somewhere not in Charlotte County but perhaps the southern part of the stat...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- After almost 20 years The family of Pilar Rodriguez is getting justice, after a man was convicted of second degree murder. Pilar was reported missing in 1999, and the Cold Case Unit of Charlotte County spent years searching for the truth. Rodriguez disappeared with her then baby– sister Melissa Harding Jones and was never seen […] The post Charlotte County cold case unit bringing justice to families appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- The disappearance a four year old Punta Gorda girl that gripped the Suncoast nearly 20 years ago has finally been resolved. On Wednesday, 46 year old Keith Wilson was convicted for the murder of Pilar Rodriguez. In 1999, Wilson was the boyfriend of Melissa Cooper, now Melissa Harding-jones, who was babysitting Pilar. Harding-Jones testified that Wilson punched Pilar with a closed fist and the girl then fell into a wall and died several days later. Harding-jones said ...
CHARLOTTE- The disappearance a four year old Punta Gorda girl that gripped the Suncoast nearly 20 years ago has finally been resolved. On Wednesday, 46 year old Keith Wilson was convicted for the murder of Pilar Rodriguez. In 1999, Wilson was the boyfriend of Melissa Cooper, now Melissa Harding-jones, who was babysitting Pilar. Harding-Jones testified […] The post Cold Case Conviction appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- All lanes on the interstate have reopened after a fiery crash involving two trucks Monday morning in Port Charlotte. It happened in the southbound lanes at Mile Marker 167 at Harborview Road in Port Charlotte. Florida Highway Troopers say one of the trucks was being towed when it was hit by an incoming semi the incoming truck carrying gravel caught fire. Both the north and southbound lanes were closed Monday morning, the northbound lanes opened up first, but now all ...
CHARLOTTE- All lanes on the interstate have reopened after a fiery crash involving two trucks Monday morning in Port Charlotte. It happened in the southbound lanes at Mile Marker 167 at Harborview Road in Port Charlotte. Florida Highway Troopers say one of the trucks was being towed when it was hit by an incoming semi […] The post Fiery crash in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – Suncoast residents have one last chance to take advantage of DCF’s Irma relief assistance. “Food for Florida” provides one-time Electronic Benefit transfer cards to families at their centers. Opening their last center on the Suncoast at Charlotte Sports Park on Sunday morning. Missing out on the Sarasota County center, Kellyanne Breadmore is grateful for this one. “It’s definitely not going to get me back to where I was before the hurricane,” Breadmore said, ...
PORT CHARLOTTE – Suncoast residents have one last chance to take advantage of DCF’s Irma relief assistance. “Food for Florida” provides one-time Electronic Benefit transfer cards to families at their centers. Opening their last center on the Suncoast at Charlotte Sports Park on Sunday morning. Missing out on the Sarasota County center, Kellyanne Breadmore is […] The post Charlotte County hosts last ‘Food for Florida’ center on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA — In this week’s edition of “Feel Good Friday,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. The attraction opens to the public for the first time Friday, featuring thousands of plants and at least 10 sculptures. The first phase of the gardens includes 11 acres with future plants to expand to 26 acres. Rev. Bill Klossner, the president of the board, talks about the project along the banks of the Peace River and some of the highli...
PUNTA GORDA — In this week’s edition of “Feel Good Friday,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. The attraction opens to the public for the first time Friday, featuring thousands of plants and at least 10 sculptures. The first phase of the gardens includes 11 acres with future […] The post Feel Good Friday: Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA- This weekend the Suncoast skies come alive. The Florida International Airshow takes flight from the Punta Gorda Airport. And you’re in for a show…dozens of aircraft from around the world! Performer and Warbird, Don Stamp flies in salute to our veterans. Stamp recently received the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. “Fifty years of accident free, violation free flying,” said Stamp. He joined the Warbirds over twenty years ago. Flying in a formation kn...
PUNTA GORDA- This weekend the Suncoast skies come alive. The Florida International Airshow takes flight from the Punta Gorda Airport. And you’re in for a show…dozens of aircraft from around the world! Performer and Warbird, Don Stamp flies in salute to our veterans. Stamp recently received the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. “Fifty years […] The post The Florida International Airshow takes flight this weekend appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- A yearlong investigation ends in arrest for a Charlotte County man, according to detectives. On Wednesday the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested 26 year old John Taylor Andrews on a litany of drug related charges including sale and possession of cocaine, prescription opioids, and marijuana. The sheriff’s office reports the investigation started in December 2016 after detectives viewed videos allegedly showing Andrews using illegal drugs on severa...
CHARLOTTE- A yearlong investigation ends in arrest for a Charlotte County man, according to detectives. On Wednesday the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested 26 year old John Taylor Andrews on a litany of drug related charges including sale and possession of cocaine, prescription opioids, and marijuana. The sheriff’s office reports the investigation started […] The post Yearlong investigation ends in drug bust appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE- A father who was cleaning a firearm accidentally shot and killed his son on September 30th according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to the Sheriff’s Office: 54 year old John Edwin Jordan was cleaning a Glock 21 .45-caliber handgun in a home in the 400 block of Dorchester Street at about 3:50 p.m. after returning from a local gun range. The firearm discharged and struck his 22 year old son Joshua Alan Jordan, who was in the entry area o...
PORT CHARLOTTE- A father who was cleaning a firearm accidentally shot and killed his son on September 30th according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to the Sheriff’s Office: 54 year old John Edwin Jordan was cleaning a Glock 21 .45-caliber handgun in a home in the 400 block of Dorchester Street at […] The post Fatal Shooting Accident appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – Two Port Charlotte residents are dead following a motorcycle accident Saturday, September 30, at around 11:30 P.M. The Florida Highway Patrol reports a 59-year-old man and a 45-year-old female passenger were speeding eastbound on Kings Highway. The motorcycle struck a raised concrete curbing, throwing the riders off. The motorcyclists were pronounced deceased at the hospital. Neither were wearing helmets. Their identifies have not yet been released. The post Tw...
PORT CHARLOTTE – Two Port Charlotte residents are dead following a motorcycle accident Saturday, September 30, at around 11:30 P.M. The Florida Highway Patrol reports a 59-year-old man and a 45-year-old female passenger were speeding eastbound on Kings Highway. The motorcycle struck a raised concrete curbing, throwing the riders off. The motorcyclists were pronounced deceased at […] The post Two dead in motorcycle crash in Port Charlotte appeared first on SNN TV.
UPDATE: The Charlotte County Sheriff’s reports the victim has been identified as 22-year-old Joshua Jordan. Jordan’s father was cleaning a firearm after the family returned home from a local gun range. The firearm discharged and struck victim Jordan. Family members began lifesaving measures until emergency medical services arrived on scene. Jordan was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. PORT CHARLOTTE – A man is dead after an accidental shooting ...
UPDATE: The Charlotte County Sheriff’s reports the victim has been identified as 22-year-old Joshua Jordan. Jordan’s father was cleaning a firearm after the family returned home from a local gun range. The firearm discharged and struck victim Jordan. Family members began lifesaving measures until emergency medical services arrived on scene. Jordan was transported to a local […] The post Port Charlotte man killed after gun accidentally fires appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA- A woman is arrested in Punta Gorda after deputies say she was driving drunk with her 7 year old son in the back seat. 30 year old Christina m. McKlveen of Fort Myers is facing DUI and child neglect charges after the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says she blew a .295 That’s more than 3 times the legal limit. According to a Sheriff’s Office release, she was arrested just before 1 am Wednesday morning after a neighbor called the sheriff’s office to report a drunk wo...
PUNTA GORDA- A woman is arrested in Punta Gorda after deputies say she was driving drunk with her 7 year old son in the back seat. 30 year old Christina m. McKlveen of Fort Myers is facing DUI and child neglect charges after the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says she blew a .295 That’s more […] The post Mom arrested for DUI with child in backseat appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after failing to negotiate a turn. Florida Highway Patrol reports 20-year-old Jordan Jarvis lost control of his motorcycle early Sunday, September 24, on Gifford Street in Charlotte County. He is charged with Careless Driving and Driving with a Suspended License. The post Twenty-year-old motorcyclist charged with careless driving appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after failing to negotiate a turn. Florida Highway Patrol reports 20-year-old Jordan Jarvis lost control of his motorcycle early Sunday, September 24, on Gifford Street in Charlotte County. He is charged with Careless Driving and Driving with a Suspended License. The post Twenty-year-old motorcyclist charged with careless driving appeared first on SNN TV.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested the driver of a fatal crash in Charlotte County after almost a year-long investigation. FHP said investigators determined 25 year-old Michel Brutus, of Port Charlotte, was the driver of a vehicle that crashed in December 2016, along US-41 north of harbor boulevard killing two passengers. A car carrying Wesley Chery and Brittany Beni, both 21, drove off the road and hit a tree. Both of them died. Law enforcement initially thought Beni and Cher...
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested the driver of a fatal crash in Charlotte County after almost a year-long investigation. FHP said investigators determined 25 year-old Michel Brutus, of Port Charlotte, was the driver of a vehicle that crashed in December 2016, along US-41 north of harbor boulevard killing two passengers. A car carrying Wesley Chery […] The post Year long investigation ends in arrest appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD — In this week’s edition of “Feel Good Friday,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at Farlow’s On The Water, a waterfront restaurant in Englewood. The establishment is among more than 20 eateries participating in Let’s Eat, Englewood Restaurant Week, which runs from Friday through Oct. 6. The Englewood Chamber of Commerce organized the event, now in its third year. Chamber executive director Ed Hill says he’s hopeful visitors and participants of the 2017 World Rowing Cha...
ENGLEWOOD — In this week’s edition of “Feel Good Friday,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at Farlow’s On The Water, a waterfront restaurant in Englewood. The establishment is among more than 20 eateries participating in Let’s Eat, Englewood Restaurant Week, which runs from Friday through Oct. 6. The Englewood Chamber of Commerce organized the event, […] The post Feel Good Friday: Let’s Eat Englewood appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – The Lemon Bay Marching Manta Rays went to D.C. this year, and now they come back with the sounds of Broadway and a new band director SNN’s Marco La Manno showcases their halftime performance in your Friday Football Fever Band of the Week. The post Band of the Week: Lemon Bay High Marching Manta Rays appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – The Lemon Bay Marching Manta Rays went to D.C. this year, and now they come back with the sounds of Broadway and a new band director SNN’s Marco La Manno showcases their halftime performance in your Friday Football Fever Band of the Week. The post Band of the Week: Lemon Bay High Marching Manta Rays appeared first on SNN TV.
SUNCOAST – Florida Power & Light continues to restore power to Suncoast areas as quickly as possible following Hurricane Irma. According to FPL Power Tracker, service for everyone in Sarasota and Manatee Counties should be restored by Tuesday and by Wednesday for those in Charlotte and DeSoto Counties. FPL officials tell us their crews are now turning their full attention to neighborhoods after making sure critical infrastructures such as nursing homes and administrative building...
SUNCOAST – Florida Power & Light continues to restore power to Suncoast areas as quickly as possible following Hurricane Irma. According to FPL Power Tracker, service for everyone in Sarasota and Manatee Counties should be restored by Tuesday and by Wednesday for those in Charlotte and DeSoto Counties. FPL officials tell us their crews are now […] The post Complete power restoration by Wednesday on Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
Florida Power and Light workers are finding some challenges as they restore power to Suncoast neighborhoods. This was the scene Wednesday in Hyde Park. Large trees and branches falling on power lines means the crews have to spend more time and resources getting the power back to certain sections of the community. FPL says 1,000 workers are in the Sarasota area right now, some working 16-hour days to get the lights back on. The post FPL facing challenges restoring power on the...
Florida Power and Light workers are finding some challenges as they restore power to Suncoast neighborhoods. This was the scene Wednesday in Hyde Park. Large trees and branches falling on power lines means the crews have to spend more time and resources getting the power back to certain sections of the community. FPL says 1,000 […] The post FPL facing challenges restoring power on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
Charlotte -Charlotte county sheriff Bill Prummel is looking for the communities’ help in housing county emergency workers as they help storm ravaged Monroe County. In a letter to the media he says in part: ” I have a team ready to respond as soon as we receive the word from the state emergency operations center. However, as you can imagine, they do not have any facilities to house first responders who are responding to provide the much needed relief for them. What i am in nee...
Charlotte -Charlotte county sheriff Bill Prummel is looking for the communities’ help in housing county emergency workers as they help storm ravaged Monroe County. In a letter to the media he says in part: ” I have a team ready to respond as soon as we receive the word from the state emergency operations center. […] The post Charlotte County Sheriff Officer Seeks Community Help appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT- North Port residents saw flooding a couple of weeks ago when the Myakka River overflowed. Now after Irma, they’re faced with the most severe floods most residents have ever seen. Roads have about four to five feet of standing water. “It’s just been one thing after another, so right now we’re just in continuation of preparing for the worst,” North Port public information officer Josh Taylor said. Irma is really testing the strength of the Myakka River district “I b...
NORTH PORT- North Port residents saw flooding a couple of weeks ago when the Myakka River overflowed. Now after Irma, they’re faced with the most severe floods most residents have ever seen. Roads have about four to five feet of standing water. “It’s just been one thing after another, so right now we’re just in […] The post Myakka River area severely floods following Irma appeared first on SNN TV.
SUNCOAST- As of 10 AM Tuesday, more than 46 percent of Sarasota County, 42 percent of Manatee County, and 36 percent of Charlotte County are still without power. “My biggest concern has been not knowing what’s happening,” said Bill Borer, a Venice resident. Irma swept through the Suncoast and took power and light with it. “We have 4.9 million customers and it has knocked out power to more than four million of them,” said David McDermitt, FPL spokesperson. Nearly 48 hours late...
SUNCOAST- As of 10 AM Tuesday, more than 46 percent of Sarasota County, 42 percent of Manatee County, and 36 percent of Charlotte County are still without power. “My biggest concern has been not knowing what’s happening,” said Bill Borer, a Venice resident. Irma swept through the Suncoast and took power and light with it. […] The post FPL works to restore power to the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- The damage in Charlotte County could have been much worse after Hurricane Irma, but there’s still work to be done. Oliver Heyes has lived in his trailer home since 1975, but after it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew he wasn’t taking any chances with Irma. “Well they came up and put the boards on the window, then we went down to my daughters in North Fort Myers, she has a cement block house,” said Heyes. He returned home Tuesday afternoon, relieved his home wa...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- The damage in Charlotte County could have been much worse after Hurricane Irma, but there’s still work to be done. Oliver Heyes has lived in his trailer home since 1975, but after it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew he wasn’t taking any chances with Irma. “Well they came up and put the boards […] The post Charlotte County relieved the damage was not worse after Irma appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD- Customers of the Englewood Water District are not under a boil water advisory. Only customers of the Bocilla Utilities and Knight Island remain under boil water notice. Manasota Key is still without water at this time. The Englewood Water District is asking everyone to do their best to conserve water. The post Englewood Water District NOT under boil water advisory, Manasota Key without water appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD- Customers of the Englewood Water District are not under a boil water advisory. Only customers of the Bocilla Utilities and Knight Island remain under boil water notice. Manasota Key is still without water at this time. The Englewood Water District is asking everyone to do their best to conserve water. The post Englewood Water District NOT under boil water advisory, Manasota Key without water appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Zone A and Zone B in Charlotte County are under mandatory evacuation. Hurricane Irma continues to move west. “We highly encourage people to leave Charlotte County,” said Gerard Mallet, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director. “As of now Charlotte County is directly in her path new storm surge estimates put these areas in serious jeopardy of flooding,” said Kelly Shoemaker, Deputy County Administrator. There were 2 shelters in Port Charlotte but they ...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Zone A and Zone B in Charlotte County are under mandatory evacuation. Hurricane Irma continues to move west. “We highly encourage people to leave Charlotte County,” said Gerard Mallet, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director. “As of now Charlotte County is directly in her path new storm surge estimates put these areas in serious […] The post Mandatory evacuations in Charlotte County appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – In the case of an electrical outage, it is important to take careful precautions to ensure food safety. The Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center suggests to discard any perishable food that has been at room temperature for two hours or more, and any food that has an unusual odor, color, or texture. Not all spoiled food will have an unusual odor, color, or texture, so just remember, when in doubt, throw it out. Before the storm: Freeze containers of water for i...
FLORIDA – In the case of an electrical outage, it is important to take careful precautions to ensure food safety. The Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center suggests to discard any perishable food that has been at room temperature for two hours or more, and any food that has an unusual odor, color, or texture. Not all […] The post Food safety before and after the storm appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY – Due to the approach of Hurricane Irma, Waste Management announces changes of service for the weekend. In all areas, service will resume when it is safe to do so. In Sarasota County, there will be no recycling collection service on Saturday, September 9. Garbage and yard waste will be serviced on Saturday. In Charlotte County, there will be no service on Saturday, September 9 and Monday, September 11. The post Waste Management changes this weekend appeared fi...
SARASOTA COUNTY – Due to the approach of Hurricane Irma, Waste Management announces changes of service for the weekend. In all areas, service will resume when it is safe to do so. In Sarasota County, there will be no recycling collection service on Saturday, September 9. Garbage and yard waste will be serviced on Saturday. In […] The post Waste Management changes this weekend appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – The American Association of Diabetes Foundation compiled a checklist for those with diabetes who are preparing for Hurricane Irma. As member Janis Roszler says, for people with diabetes, preparing for the worst is a matter of survival. Diabetes Disaster Preparedness Check List Pack two weeks of medications and diabetes supplies in a waterproof, insulated bag (be sure none of the medications are expired) Pack medical information – printed copies of prescriptions, insura...
FLORIDA – The American Association of Diabetes Foundation compiled a checklist for those with diabetes who are preparing for Hurricane Irma. As member Janis Roszler says, for people with diabetes, preparing for the worst is a matter of survival. Diabetes Disaster Preparedness Check List Pack two weeks of medications and diabetes supplies in a […] The post Diabetes disaster preparedness appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- Charlotte County is not taking any chances with Hurricane Irma after parts of the county were destroyed by Hurricane Charlie in 2004. The message is clear. Complacency can cost you more than you ever planned for,” said Fire Chief for Charlotte County,Bill Van Helden. Emergency Management officials are urging residents to have a safe plan in place. “If you are in a barrier Island you need to leave now, you don’t have to wait for the next forecast,” said Helde...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- Charlotte County is not taking any chances with Hurricane Irma after parts of the county were destroyed by Hurricane Charlie in 2004. The message is clear. Complacency can cost you more than you ever planned for,” said Fire Chief for Charlotte County,Bill Van Helden. Emergency Management officials are urging residents to have a safe […] The post Charlotte County bracing for Hurricane Irma appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- Superintendent of Charlotte County Public Schools, Steve Dionisio has announced the closing of schools in preparation for Hurricane Irma. This is the statement from Superintendent: I have has decided to cancel School and all after school activities for Thursday, September 7th and Friday, September 8th. In addition, all activities will be canceled on Saturday, September 9th. This decision was not made lightly but I felt that it was the best possible deci...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY- Superintendent of Charlotte County Public Schools, Steve Dionisio has announced the closing of schools in preparation for Hurricane Irma. This is the statement from Superintendent: I have has decided to cancel School and all after school activities for Thursday, September 7th and Friday, September 8th. In addition, all activities will be canceled on Saturday, September […] The post Charlotte County schools to close Thursday and Friday appeared first on SNN TV.
PUNTA GORDA- Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis has been fired. The firing follows the fatal shooting of retired librarian Mary Knowlton during a training exercise in 2016. Police Chief Tom Lewis was found not guilty of culpable negligence in June, but an internal affairs report details other safety concerns in the department that led to the Chief’s termination. The Internal Investigation team looked at 5 citizen demonstrations like the one Mary Knowlton was tragically shot and k...
PUNTA GORDA- Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis has been fired. The firing follows the fatal shooting of retired librarian Mary Knowlton during a training exercise in 2016. Police Chief Tom Lewis was found not guilty of culpable negligence in June, but an internal affairs report details other safety concerns in the department that led […] The post Punta Gorda Police Chief fired over safety concerns appeared first on SNN TV.
Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis has been fired. A Punta Gorda city spokesperson said that despite other media outlets reporting that Chief Tom Lewis had been fired Tuesday, he was not discharged until 10 a.m. this morning. The move follows the fatal shooting of retired librarian Mary Knowlton during a training exercise in 2016. Punta Gorda City Manager Howard Kusik said in a release, “after careful consideration of all the information, I have decided to discharge you fr...
Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis has been fired. A Punta Gorda city spokesperson said that despite other media outlets reporting that Chief Tom Lewis had been fired Tuesday, he was not discharged until 10 a.m. this morning. The move follows the fatal shooting of retired librarian Mary Knowlton during a training exercise in […] The post BREAKING NEWS- Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis is fired appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- Allegiant announces plans to build one of its Sunseeker Resorts in Charlotte County. According to Allegiant, the 20-acre development along the Peace River, will include a resort hotel and up to nine condominium towers, as well as restaurants, bars and shopping. It will have an on-site grocery store and pharmacy, a marina, and a property-spanning resort pool designed to be the largest in North America. Allegiant is the main commercial carrier to nearby Punta Gorda Arp...
CHARLOTTE- Allegiant announces plans to build one of its Sunseeker Resorts in Charlotte County. According to Allegiant, the 20-acre development along the Peace River, will include a resort hotel and up to nine condominium towers, as well as restaurants, bars and shopping. It will have an on-site grocery store and pharmacy, a marina, and a […] The post Sunseeker to Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE – A 911 call from an Englewood home Sunday morning goes from a minor disturbance to an ongoing investigation. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a call Sunday after 10 AM to find two injured inside a home located at the 2700 block on Eleventh Street in Englewood. A third subject was later found dead, and another fled the scene reportedly driving a maroon Mercury Grand Marquis. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire, others reported seeing a subject bayflited out o...
CHARLOTTE – A 911 call from an Englewood home Sunday morning goes from a minor disturbance to an ongoing investigation. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a call Sunday after 10 AM to find two injured inside a home located at the 2700 block on Eleventh Street in Englewood. A third subject was later found dead, […] The post Active Investigation Makes Englewood Community Feel Unsafe appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office officials tell us they are investigating a shooting at an Englewood home. The incident happened at the 2700 Block of 11th Street. Deputies arrived on scene at 10 A.M. and discovered two people injured. The wounded were taken to area medical facilities with non-life threatening injuries. A third subject was found inside the home, dead. Witnesses at the scene tell us they heard gunshots. Investigators are looking for a fourth subject ...
ENGLEWOOD – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office officials tell us they are investigating a shooting at an Englewood home. The incident happened at the 2700 Block of 11th Street. Deputies arrived on scene at 10 A.M. and discovered two people injured. The wounded were taken to area medical facilities with non-life threatening injuries. A third subject […] The post Third person involved in Englewood disturbance found dead inside home appeared first on SNN TV.
ENGLEWOOD – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office tells us they are investigating a shooting at an Englewood home. It happened at the 2700 Block of 11th Street surrounded by crime scene tape. Deputies arrived on scene at 10 A.M. and discovered two people injured. The wounded were taken to area medical facilities with non-life threatening injuries. The Sheriff’s Office is treating this disturbance as a criminal investigation. Deputies waited for several hours while obtaining a search ...
ENGLEWOOD – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office tells us they are investigating a shooting at an Englewood home. It happened at the 2700 Block of 11th Street surrounded by crime scene tape. Deputies arrived on scene at 10 A.M. and discovered two people injured. The wounded were taken to area medical facilities with non-life threatening injuries. […] The post CCSO investigating disturbance at Englewood home leaving two injured appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE- A dump truck and an SUV collide in Port Charlotte, sending two to the hospital, one in critical condition. It happened shortly after 10 AM Tuesday on South McCall Road and David Boulevard. Charlotte County Fire and EMS units arrived at the scene after a dump truck carrying dirt and an SUV collided. The driver of the SUV was bayflited to Lee Memorial Hospital, and the driver of the dump truck was ground transported to a local facility. No deaths were reported. The...
CHARLOTTE- A dump truck and an SUV collide in Port Charlotte, sending two to the hospital, one in critical condition. It happened shortly after 10 AM Tuesday on South McCall Road and David Boulevard. Charlotte County Fire and EMS units arrived at the scene after a dump truck carrying dirt and an SUV collided. The […] The post Dump Truck and SUV collide in Port Charlotte appeared first on SNN TV.
Charlotte-A fired Pizza Hut employee is arrested in Charlotte County after refusing to leave the establishment. That was the case for 25 year old Delano Mathurin, who was recently fired from his role at the pizza chain. According to WFLA, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to an incident in the restaurant in the 3-thousand block of Tamiami Trail. The caller said the former employee was in a back office, and told the manager he wasn’t going to...
Charlotte-A fired Pizza Hut employee is arrested in Charlotte County after refusing to leave the establishment. That was the case for 25 year old Delano Mathurin, who was recently fired from his role at the pizza chain. According to WFLA, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to an incident in […] The post Pizza Hut Employee Fired appeared first on SNN TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY-A fire breaks out at a nursing home in Port Charlotte Charlotte County Fire EMS reports they received a call before 3 Tuesday afternoon to Consulate Healthcare on Cochran Boulevard. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Charlotte County Fire EMS were on the scene and blocked the entrance to the facility. The first fire happened in one of the units and was put out by one of the healthcare workers. Minutes later a second fire occurred on the other side of the b...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY-A fire breaks out at a nursing home in Port Charlotte Charlotte County Fire EMS reports they received a call before 3 Tuesday afternoon to Consulate Healthcare on Cochran Boulevard. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Charlotte County Fire EMS were on the scene and blocked the entrance to the facility. The first fire happened […] The post Port Charlotte nursing home catches fire appeared first on SNN TV.
