Author: WENG Newsroom

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.

Less than 24 hours after being heckled by a large crowd of protesters in Venice over his handling of the red tide problem, Gov. Rick Scott announced an additional $4 million in state grants... Read More.

Police in North Port were able to track down a woman Tuesday who walked away from her home and went missing. 79-year old Angela Kotenko, who suffers from dementia, left the home in the... Read More.

After nearly two decades, officials with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office say they there's been a break in a cold case murder. A press conference is set for later today, where police will announce... Read More.

Some drivers who transport Walt Disney World visitors around the theme park resort after being summoned by a Lyft app want to put the brakes on joining a union. A half-dozen of the drivers last... Read More.

Incoming Senate President Bill Galvano is not backing down after finding himself in the crosshairs of the National Rifle Association’s Tallahassee lobbyist for receiving a sizable political contribution from a group that backs gun... Read More.

First Responders from Sarasota County are in North Carolina right now helping with recovery efforts. This morning, more firefighters headed to the state where Hurricane Florence made landfall last week. They're purpose is... Read More.