Author: WENG Newsroom

North Port city commissioners later today will vote on whether or not to award a contract to build the Aquatic Center at Butler Park.The low bidder, a Fort Lauderdale-based contractor, came in with... Read More.

A 56-year old Port Charlotte man was sentenced late last week in connection with a 2016 arrest for possession and dissemination of child pornograhy.In an undercover sting, officials found Everett Grubb sharing videos... Read More.

A crash involving a motorcycle made for a rough go of it for drivers in Punta Gorda yesterday afternoon.Police were called to a reported crash on the Gilchrist Bridge around 2:30pm. All southbound lanes... Read More.

At least two people were injured following a crash on the U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice on Sunday afternoon. Crews were called to the scene of the crash on 41 near Corporation Way around... Read More.

Two people have been arrested following a shooting last week in the 3000 block of Curry Terrace in Port Charlotte.Police arrested 21-year old Darnell Horace and 19-year old Sterling Butler in connection with... Read More.

A pilot escaped injury after his small plane crashed into a yard in Englewood.Fire and EMS crews were called to the crash site near a home on Jamestown Avenue around noon yesterday. Police... Read More.

The Federal Transit Administration announced yesterday that it is allocating more than $232 million in Emergency Relief Program money.It's specifically for areas hit by last year's hurricanes- of that $232M, Charlotte and Sarasota... Read More.

The City of Venice is get set for yet another "Parade of Champions" next week.City and high school leaders are organizing the parade to honor the school's baseball state title winners and wrestling... Read More.

Yesterday marked the first-ever flight between Punta Gorda Airport and Nashville, Tennessee.Allegiant Air launched the service yesterday.In June and July, the route will run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, then decrease to just... Read More.

Police in Punta Gorda are asking for more protection for consumers at the gas pump.Specifically, they are looking to present a proposal to the city council that would mandate gas station owners to... Read More.