Author: WENG Newsroom

On Thursday, a second suspect was arrested in connection with a Sarasota County Sheriff’s vehicles stolen firearms. James G. Jr. Tolbert, 18, was arrested in North Port at his mothers residence and charged with... Read More.

Members of the Fort Myers Police Department and Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Jabari Hampton and 41-year-old Theodoric Moran Thursday during a search at their home on South Street, where they found cocaine,... Read More.

After a Fall of 2018 investigation launched, five people were arrested in connection with selling Methamphetamine. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, deputies learned large amounts of methamphetamine were being sold near... Read More.

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.