Author: WENG Newsroom

Police in North Port have identified the man involved in a three-hour standoff Wednesday. Police say 28-year old Clayton Waidelich was spotted driving a stolen Nissan, and fled when police tried to pull him... Read More.

A number of Sarasota County beaches are under 'No Swim' advisories due to high bacteria levels. Those hitting the sand at Lido Casino Beach, Brohard Beach, Venice Pier Beach, Siesta Beach, and Longboat Key... Read More.

Two men are facing charges of child neglect after allegedly leaving two young children in a hot vehicle while they were passed out in the front seat. According to the Sarasota Police Department, Paul Houle,... Read More.

Sears Holdings Corp. is closing another 46 stores this year. The company plans to permanently shut down 13 Kmart stores and 33 Sears stores, with sales continuing to shrink. Liquidation sales are set... Read More.

After a vote by the Sarasota County School Board Tuesday night, county charter schools are getting an extra $1.6M for this school year. Initially, the board voted to give charters just $525 per student-... Read More.

Police did not release many details, but one man was arrested after a three-hour long standoff in North Port yesterday. Around 2pm, police say the suspect ran away from officers and barricaded himself inside... Read More.

Gov. Rick Scott announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is providing an additional $3 million in grant funding to combat red tide. According to Scott, the Department of Environmental Protection has already committed... Read More.

Officials with Tampa International Airport (TIA) and Delta Airlines announced today a new nonstop international destination for bay area travelers. According to a press release from TIA, residents will be able to travel... Read More.

More sad news coming officials at Mote, who confirmed Tuesday they have recovered a 13th dolphin in Sarasota County. Mote Marine says of the 13 dolphins recovered so far, seven are males, six are... Read More.

Allegiant is once again expanding from Punta Gorda Airport. The airline announced four new nonstop, seasonal routes yesterday. Flights to Omaha, NE, Syracuse NY, and Appleton WI will all start in mid-November. Flights to... Read More.