Author: WENG Newsroom

A Saturday night storm led to a blaze after a lightning strike caused a house fire in Charlotte County. Fire crews were called to the home in the 40-thousand block of Horseshoe Road in... Read More.

The water is once again open to swimmers at Brohard Beach in Venice after a no swim advisory had been issued late last week. Sarasota County Government lifted the advisory on Sunday. There are... Read More.

She’s been president of two major universities. She served as President Bill Clinton’s Health and Human Services secretary for eight years. Now, at age 77, Donna Shalala is embarking on a new adventure: a... Read More.

There's been a late entry into the race for one Venice City Council seat. Planning Commission member Helen Moore filed to run against Fred Fraize on Wednesday afternoon. She told the Herald-Tribune several people... Read More.

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.