Author: WENG Newsroom

The Punta Gorda Police Department is looking to add to its ranks. The department will have new hire testing for police officers on July 18 and 19. Online applications can be found at PuntaGordaPolice.com... Read More.

A North Port man has been arrested and now faces drugs and gun charges after a traffic stop in Charlotte County this week. Deputies stopped 36-year old Ryan Suta around 1130 Monday night after... Read More.

An unrelated domestic battery charge unwittingly led Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies to a wanted man. On Friday, Daniel Bouchard was brought in on a battery charge, only for police to discover he was involved in... Read More.

Police have identified the man that was struck by lightning and killed on Sunday in Siesta Key. Around 415, 33-year old James Barton of Seffner was hit in the 6000 block of Midnight Pass... Read More.

A proposed millage rate increase is in the works for Venice residents. On Monday, the Venice City Council agreed to raise the 2018-19 millage rate by one-tenth of a mil. They say that will... Read More.

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating after getting a call about an ATV or golf cart driving through sea turtle nests. The incident happened late last week in the... Read More.

An early Sunday morning crash in Charlotte County claimed the life of one man. Around 445 yesterday morning. crews were called to the intersection of Farabee Road and State Road 31. Florida Highway Patrol... Read More.

One person died after being struck by lightning on Siesta Key Sunday afternoon. Around 415, the victim was hit in the 6000 block of Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key. First responders and lifeguards... Read More.

A party at the Harbor Heights Civic Association in Charlotte County led to gunfire early Sunday morning. Around 230am, police were called after four people were reported shot following a private party. All four... Read More.

In updated data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau, the population count for Sarasota County continue to climb while trends regarding race and gender remain roughly unchanged. The county, though has gotten drastically... Read More.