Author: WENG Newsroom

The level of red tide decreased again in parts of Sarasota and Charlotte counties, resulting in patchier bloom conditions along the coast. The latest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found... Read More.

A recent survey released by both Venice MainStreet and the Chamber of Commerce found red tide affected more than 70 percent of all businesses in Venice. The survey says more than $1M in business... Read More.

Air Force explosive experts removed a World War II-era artillery rocket that was being used as a garden decoration in a Florida neighborhood. The Army Corps of Engineers were working in a Vero Beach... Read More.

A 12-year-old suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Charlotte County Thursday night. Troopers say Spencer Becton of Port Charlotte was riding his bike on Appleton Boulevard in Port Charlotte when... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested a Bradenton man for drugs and seized cash during a traffic stop on Thursday evening. Robert Flanagan, 33, was pulled over for a traffic stop and refused to have... Read More.

Two candidates running for the Seat 3 post on the Venice City Council hosted a forum Wednesday night at Waterford's Sports Club. Fred Fraize, the one-term incumbent, and Helen Moore, a five-year veteran of... Read More.

The South Jetty in Venice re-opened yesterday, now that Hurricane Michael has passed and waves have receded. Despite the closure, Venice Police had to put out a reminder Wednesday to the the public to... Read More.

We'll find out early next week if Hurricane Michael did anything to help -or make worse- the red tide blooms off the coast. Scientists at Mote said on Thursday they plan to take more... Read More.

Law enforcement is seeking the public's help in identifying a woman who used a baby carrier to steal hundreds of dollars in baby formula. She used the empty carrier, covered with a blanket, to... Read More.

The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus today with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and search-and-rescue crews struggled to reach the stricken areas in hopes of accounting for... Read More.