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.
Hurricane Ian recovery efforts continue 2 months later
More than two months after Hurricane Ian swept across Florida, those living in North Port and Venice are still trying to recover.
Laundries denied motion to avoid 'emotional distress and embarrassment' during civil trial
Chris and Roberta Laundrie wanted to avoid the "emotional distress and embarrassment" of testifying in a civil trial, where they would face the parents of the young woman their son is believed to have killed.
1 arrested following deadly shooting at North Port apartment complex
A North Port man is facing murder charges after police say he shot and killed another man at the Grande Court Apartments Saturday morning.
1 person fatally shot at North Port apartments, police say
A death investigation is underway in North Port following a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday morning.
Request denied by FP&L to remove tree from power line on disabled man's home
The city of North Port felt some of the worst of Hurricane Ian’s wrath. It's been seven weeks since the storm, but a homeowner, who has a disability and a limited budget, is worried the tree that fell from an abandoned property onto his home's power lines could eventually catch fire.
Hometown: North Port's recovery after Hurricane Ian
From first responders answering seemingly endless calls for help at the height of the storm, to city officials working to repair roads and make them stronger for the future, the city of North Port has been through a lot since Hurricane Ian.
Hope by boat: Neighbors rescued neighbors as Ian flooding moved in
As Hurricane Ian’s eye wall sat over North Port, Alex Keith’s neighborhood turned into a river. But Alex didn’t just sit back and wait for help. He joined neighbors, wading in the water and clearing debris and cutting downed trees.
Sarasota County's first responders drop everything to serve others during Hurricane Ian
Answering calls for help comes natural for first responders in North Port. In the face of a massive storm, they had to leave their families to help others. "When you sign up to be a first responder. Whether it is a police officer, EMT, paramedic or firefighter you think of the daily routine of it. The calls for service, going to traffic crashes and helping people in that way," said North Port PD Sgt. Scott Guzman.
Recovery efforts become grueling for business owners, residents, 7 weeks after Hurricane Ian
The strength of those who live in North Port can be felt daily.
Two teen sisters killed after car crashes into North Port retention pond
A North Port family's two teenaged daughters were killed Wednesday evening after their car crashed into a retention pond.
Gabby Petito's family awarded $3 million in lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, estate
A final judgment in the civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie says his estate must pay $3 million to the estate of the girlfriend he killed – Gabby Petito – back in 2021.
North Port residents still left with debris piles, tarped roofs ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
State, federal partners continue to help North Port rebuild after Hurricane Ian
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
Brian Laundrie's parents request limiting depositions about son's 'history and last days' in Petito lawsuit
The parents of Brian Laundrie have asked a judge to limit depositions in the civil suit filed by Gabby Petito's family, saying it will “protect them from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, undue burden and expense."
Hundreds of Hurricane Ian survivors denied FEMA help after being approved
Hundreds of survivors of Hurricane Ian applied for FEMA's help. They were approved, but the money never came and neither did an explanation.
Warm Mineral Springs Park may have fallen victim to Hurricane Ian, but may be salvageable down the road
Buildings at Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port may have been condemned due to damaged caused by Hurricane Ian but it may not mean the end of the historical tourist attraction.
Sarasota County schools fully reopen after Hurricane Ian
Students in southern Sarasota County are returning to school on Monday after being out for nearly three weeks because of Hurricane Ian.
Tampa police deploying more officers to North Port for Hurricane Ian relief
A second wave of nearly 50 TPD officers relieved the 40 officers along with 15 Tampa firefighters from Tampa Fire Rescue who have been hard at work since last Saturday in North Port. They’ve been working to clear debris for residents and helping the North Port Police Department with all of their calls.