Author: WENG Newsroom

The South Jetty in Venice re-opened yesterday, now that Hurricane Michael has passed and waves have receded. Despite the closure, Venice Police had to put out a reminder Wednesday to the the public to... Read More.

We'll find out early next week if Hurricane Michael did anything to help -or make worse- the red tide blooms off the coast. Scientists at Mote said on Thursday they plan to take more... Read More.

Law enforcement is seeking the public's help in identifying a woman who used a baby carrier to steal hundreds of dollars in baby formula. She used the empty carrier, covered with a blanket, to... Read More.

The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus today with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and search-and-rescue crews struggled to reach the stricken areas in hopes of accounting for... Read More.

Dozens of American Red Cross volunteers from the region have packed their bags and are making the trip north to aid the victims of Hurricane Michael.There are 53 volunteers total from Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto,... Read More.

Police in Punta Gorda are urging anyone who may have bought gas at the Mobil/Circle K gas station on Tamiami Trail to check their debit or credit cards. Pump technicians on Tuesday found card... Read More.

More than 1300 FPL workers were waiting at the Sarasota Fairgrounds yesterday, ready to be called into action to help out in the Panhandle. Other utility workers that have come in from other parts... Read More.

A 33-year old Charlotte County woman is facing federal charges of money counterfeiting. The feds say Sabrina Fisher was making funny money and then passing it off at businesses in Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota and... Read More.

A whole host of Sarasota County beaches are under no swim advisories after water testing on Monday found a high amount of enterococcus bacteria. Beaches from Longboat Key to Venice and in all points... Read More.

The Suncoast Blook Bank has an urgent need for both blood and platelet donations, due to Hurricane Michael. Right now, blood banks in the path of the storm are not able to accept... Read More.