Author: WENG Newsroom

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.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced yesterday it is teaming up with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Mote Marine Laboratory, the University of South Florida and Florida Department of Environmental Protection to... Read More.

A man who allegedly stole a half-million dollar boat eight years ago in Charlotte County has finally been arrested. Police say 50-year old Geovani Ramirez was arrested in Texas last month and extradited back... Read More.

Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate their missing Deputy K-9 Boss. According to the Sheriff's Office, K9 Boss ran into the woods this morning near the Foxbrook... Read More.

Last week, a group of 35 cyclists consisting of Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, and EMS personnel took off on a 600-mile ride across the State of Florida, riding in honor of 20 Florida Fallen... Read More.

A second wave of help in the form of Sarasota County first responders is heading up to the Carolinas to help out in recovery efforts after Hurricane Florence. Six county firefighters left yesterday morning... Read More.