Author: WENG Newsroom

An Allegiant Airlines flight that originated at Punta Gorda Airport had to make an emergency landing in Orlando after a bird struck the engine during takeoff. No one was injured during the Wednesday morning... Read More.

A report from the state Department of Children and Families says the parents of 20-month-old Ava Perry had fallen asleep when their daughter got outside and drowned in a canal. Blood tests also showed... Read More.

Venice-based PGT Innovations is expanding yet again, this time acquiring Western Window Systems from PWP Growth Equity for $360 million in cash. That deal is expected to be finalized sometime in the third quarter... Read More.

The Sarasota County School District officially has a Chief of Police, as Paul Grohowski was sworn in on Tuesday. He is the first member of the newly formed department to be sworn in. The... Read More.

A Venice woman has been arrested after Sarasota County Sheriff's Deputies took over 30 neglected animals from her home last month. Back on June 28, county animal services reported seeing nearly three dozen exotic... Read More.

Three people yesterday had to be rescued by Sarasota County Emergency Services from the water off Lido Beach. A 10-year-old boy, a 40-year-old man and a 40-year-old female were all rescued yesterday afternoon near... Read More.

Five people were arrested as part of a drug raid at a home in Charlotte County. On Friday, deputies went to a home on Satsuma Avenue after getting tips from neighbors about drug activity... Read More.

An autopsy has revealed a bizarre cause of death in the case of a Clearwater woman who was found dead on a Venice lawn back in March. On the night of March 15, Venice... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to be on the lookout for extra speed enforcement and patrols around the intersection of Veterans Blvd and Kings Hwy this week. According to a release... Read More.

The no swim advisory that had been in effect for Venice Beach has been lifted. Around 5 last night, lifeguards switched the double red flags to a single one, meaning swimming conditions remain dangerous.... Read More.