Author: WENG Newsroom

Jurors will be prohibited from taking their smartphones and other electronic devices into deliberations under a new rule approved by the Florida Supreme Court. The court approved the rule Wednesday. It also gives judges the... Read More.

Punta Gorda Police have arrested a suspect in Monday's break in and burglary at the Slip Knot Lounge on Tamiami Trail. Employees discovered someone took a hammer to the businesses glass back... Read More.

3-Charlotte County men have been arrested by Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies after they say a loss prevention officer at the Cattleman Road WalMart spotted them leaving without paying for them last night. ... Read More.

The Florida Highway Patrol, Venice District, will conduct a Comprehensive Roadside Safety Checkpoint (DUI Checkpoint) on July 5th, 2013. The checkpoint will begin at 10:00 PM near 4531 SR 776 (Englewood Road), Venice, FL.... Read More.

4th of July celebrations can be very dangerous for our pets. They can frighten some of them enough to cause them to run away. Often dogs far away from the fireworks can feel the... Read More.

The City of North Port Utilities Department wants to let residents know that the 2012 Annual Water Quality Report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report or CCR) is now available. The 2012 CCR... Read More.

The Sertoma Club of Venice was busy raising money, and their efforts have brought back the annual fireworks display over South Jetty Park on the 4th. The Herald-Tribune reports club members collected donations... Read More.

Many Charlotte COunty residents spent today drying out, after heavy rain created lakes where their yards used to be and rivers that were once streets. Crews have been working around the clock to... Read More.

A North Port man's been busted on multiple drug charges involving two separate incidents in Charlotte County in May. In the second incident, he's alleged to have fled the scene when deputies tried... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging citizens to enjoy public displays instead of using illegal fireworks as they celebrate the Fourth of July. In Florida, fireworks that leave the ground or explode are dangerous,... Read More.