Author: WENG Newsroom

Police across Sarasota County are warning residents of yet another phone scam that has been reported.This time around, the scammers are pretending to be members of the Sarasota Police Department, asking for donations.... Read More.

A plea offer is on hold for a Venice lawyer charged with stealing millions from clients who, in most cases, were already dead.The plea is on hold as prosecutors work out language that... Read More.

Some local state reps are having buyer's remorse after public outcry about a bill that could limit beach access.Some, like state reps Joe Gruter and Wengay Newton, admitted to the Herald-Tribune they didn't... Read More.

There could soon be another hotel in the island of Venice after an application was submitted under the Marriott name for a Sheraton hotel.The hotel would be on U.S. 41 right across from... Read More.

The Florida Highway Patrol will be out in force this weekend looking for impaired drivers. FHP wants drivers to know it will hold a DUI Wolfpack Operation beginning Friday, from 9:00 p.m. through Saturday, at... Read More.

According to ABC-7 More than 200,000 eggs are being added to a massive egg recall due to potential salmonella contamination. The new batch of potentially contaminated eggs are from Cal-Maine Foods, according to... Read More.

An 18-year old Nokomis woman took home the title at the Miss Teen Florida United States competition over the weekend in Daytona Beach. Noelia Voigt will now compete in the Miss Teen United States... Read More.

Parents and even some administrators seem to have mixed feelings about the Sarasota County School district managing what amounts to its own police staff in order to have school resources on staff.At a... Read More.

A Venice woman, along with the daughter of North Port Mayor Vanessa Carusone, were arrested last week, trying to transport more than 100 pounds of marijuana from Nebraska to Florida.26-year old Kristin Schultz... Read More.

And for the second time in less than a week a Tallahassee judge has given Tampa strip club owner Joe Redner the go-ahead to grow his own pot, rejecting a request from state health... Read More.