Author: WENG Newsroom

Police in North Port are looking for a man who allegedly tried to scam a convenience store. Officials say a man walked into the Circle K at Sumter Boulevard and Price Boulevard around 11... Read More.

Troopers with Florida Highway patrol will be out in full force this weekend. Lt. Greg Bueno with FHP says although their offices will be closed, Troopers will still be working and on the roads cracking... Read More.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron Desantis has to pick a running mate by net week. But while the congressman will tap someone to serve as his lieutenant governor he is not expected to abondon his... Read More.

Restaurant, resort and hotel workers were among the dozens taking part in an active shooter training seminar this morning at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association sponsored the event... Read More.

Nearly 3.6 million Floridians cast ballots during this week's primary election. Four years ago, turnout was just over 2 million voters. Republicans and Democrats alie say voter interest is extremely high for the 2018... Read More.

The Latest on primaries in Florida ...Rep. Ron DeSantis' Florida governor campaign says his comments about Democrat Andrew Gillum that have drawn criticism were directed at Gillum's policies and not the candidate himself. ... Read More.

As red tide continues to linger on the Suncoast, The Charlotte County Commission has extended the local state of Emergency for the county. A spokesperson for the county says Commissioners have extended a local... Read More.

Rep. Ron DeSantis rode a robust endorsement from President Donald Trump to victory Tuesday in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary. DeSantis was one of several Republicans running in contests in Florida and Arizona who hoped... Read More.

State Sen. Greg Steube defeated State Rep. Julio Gonzalez and another Republican candidate in a bitter GOP primary for District 17. During his time in the Florida Legislature Steube has pushed for several gun... Read More.

During this Red Tide outbreak, a local pulmonary specialist says he has seen a spike in patients with chronic lung disease such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema--and their exposure causes them to have problems for... Read More.