Author: WENG Newsroom

Prosecutors in Sarasota County said yesterday they will not seek the death penalty in the case against a man accused of murdering a Sarasota woman nearly thirty years ago.Luke Fleming pleaded not guilty... Read More.

One of the busiest streets in Venice is set to be rebuilt after it was declared in poor condition and in need of replacement.FDOT says the bridge on Capri Isles Boulevard over Curry... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s office has made an arrest after 2 firearms and several pieces of duty equipment were stolen from a deputie’s vehicle in North Port. According to the sheriff’s office, early this... Read More.

Florida Republican Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis is planning a series of rallies around the state that he’s calling a “Thank You Tour.” DeSantis’ transition team announced the plans earlier today. The tour will begin Saturday... Read More.

One man was arrested after a boat crash Wednesday in Naples Bay. A rental boat carrying two people crashed into a boat dock around 3:10 p.m. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said... Read More.

Firefighters in Charlotte County are planning to make people aware of bus stops and how to drive around a stopped school bus.Officials plan to set up a fire engine with banners later this... Read More.

Some residents in Englewood will find themselves without water for a couple hours this coming Tuesday morning. About 250 residents got precautionary boil water notices on Wednesday.The shutdown of the water is needed... Read More.

The Manatee County school district is looking to hire hundreds of new teachers. The school district plans to open three new schools next August. North River High School in Parrish, Dr. Mona Jain Middle School... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after thieves stole specialized weapons and equipment from the vehicle of a SWAT team member. Detectives were notified early Tuesday morning that Detective Brian Keane left his... Read More.

Sarasota police investigators say DNA evidence allowed them to tie a convicted sex offender to a 1988 murder of a Venice woman.The Sarasota Police Department announced Tuesday that it has charged 62-year-old David... Read More.