Author: WENG Newsroom

Democrat Andrew Gillum is maintaining a slight lead over Republican Ron DeSantis in Florida’s race for governor, while the U.S. Senate contest between Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican Gov. Rick Scott is tied,... Read More.

A building at a Longboat Key resort undergoing demolition was on fire over the weekend.Fire officials were called to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Saturday and found smoke coming from the 6th... Read More.

The red tide bloom is still 10 miles or more offshore from northern Pinellas to northern Collier counties.But there is good news, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission- concentrations decreased overall... Read More.

A Punta Gorda man was arrested last week after he threatened to 'shoot everyone' at the North Port High School homecoming dance.The North Port Sun reports 19-year old Anthony Grimaldi was arrested on... Read More.

Governor Rick Scott appointed Lee County Undersheriff Carmine Marceno to replace retiring Sheriff Mike Scott. Mike Scott had recommended Marceno's appointment to the governor. It was made official today, according to a spokesperson... Read More.

The final co-conspirator in a plot to burn down a rival's home has been sentenced to nine years and two months in jail. Rashica Shaguana Ford, 39, of Sarasota, along with along... Read More.

An online tip led to an arrest in Charlotte County this week.Police got a tip about lewd acts occurring at Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park.An undercover officer was patrolling the area when he... Read More.

A North Port man was arrested and jailed earlier this week on charges of distributing obscene material.53-year old Scott Brown was arrested after he allegedly sent explicit photos of a victim to her... Read More.

Sarasota County Health officials have issued a 'No Swim' advisory for Longboat Key beach.Health officials say the amount of enterococcus bacteria found earlier this week fell outside acceptable limits.The beach remains open,... Read More.

The law that would make it daylight saving time year-round in Florida is on hold in Congress. Earlier this year, Florida lawmakers passed the law. But, so far, the required congressional approval that's needed... Read More.