Warm Mineral Springs Park may be rezoned to pave way for condos
Florida's only hot spring could undergo a dramatic transformation under a rezoning proposal to be reviewed by city council members in North Port on Monday.
Warm Mineral Springs celebrates reopening after Hurricane Ian damaged park
It’s been more than six months since Hurricane Ian forced Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port to shut down.
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Hillsborough teacher helps high school girls impacted by Hurricane Ian find prom dresses
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
North Port brush fire: Roads reopen after fire forces closures on I-75; schools evacuate as precaution
Officials in North Port say roads are reopened after a brush fire created visibility issues along Interstate 75, which forced some road closures.
Cleanup planned for North Port community still feeling impacts of Hurricane Ian
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
6-year-old North Port girl accidentally shoots grandmother after finding gun in car, police say
Police are investigating after they say a 6-year-old accidentally shot her grandmother while she was driving on Thursday afternoon.
'Burn after reading': Gabby Petito's parents say letter from Brian Laundrie's mom offered to help bury body
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Many people moving to Florida set their sights on North Port
While people continue to move to Florida, many have their sights set on North Port in Sarasota County. It has moving companies juggling more calls and moves from all over.
Children's Community Clothing Closet reopens in new location after Hurricane Ian
Four months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped back roofs and caused flooding in North Port. Many homes and buildings were damaged, including the city's Children's Community Clothing Closet.
Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents
A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito.
Suspicious item that closed off US 41 in North Port turns out to be World War I round, officers say
North Port police closed off US 41 for hours Tuesday afternoon for what turned out to be a World War I anti-ship personnel round.
City of North Port explores new public-private partnership after extensive Hurricane Ian damages
Warm Mineral Springs has remained shut down since Hurricane Ian passed. The storm brought extensive damages, but the City of North Port is hoping to reopen the site by March.
Brian Laundrie's parents file motion to avoid adding family attorney as co-defendant to Gabby Petito lawsuit
Last month, Gabby Petito's parents filed a motion to add the Laundrie family's former attorney as a co-defendant in their lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents. Now Chris and Roberta Laundrie's new attorney is asking the judge to deny the motion to add Steven Bertolino, arguing it would create a conflict of interest.
North Port small businesses work to rebound after Hurricane Ian impacts
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
Warm Mineral Springs Park remains closed due to Hurricane Ian damages
Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park.
'Shop with a Cop' in North Port brings holiday spirit to residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than 120 kids were picked for the North Port Police Department's “Shop with a Cop” event this year.
City of North Port employee turns City Hall into winter wonderland for Christmas season
A City of North Port staff assistant, who has been with the city for 22 years, has worked each year to put smiles on residents' faces every Christmas season. This year, it's needed even more with so many people still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian.
Parents of Gabby Petito say Laundrie family lawyer knew Gabby was dead during search, new records show
The parents of Gabby Petito have long said they believe Brian Laundrie's parents knew their daughter was dead, but kept their son's secret for more than a month. Now, the Laundrie family lawyer has been named in the Petito family's lawsuit, saying he knew, too.
North Port resident still waiting on insurance company after Hurricane Ian causes major damage to home
Hurricane Ian damaged Sylvia Kennedy's home in North Port more than two months ago, and she's waited patiently ever since for her insurance company to process her claim.