Author: WENG Newsroom

Target plans to hire more than 120,000 people for the busy holiday shopping season, a 20 percent increase from last year.The retailer says the temporary hires will stock store shelves and check people out... Read More.

Amid a national debate about how colleges and universities should handle allegations of sexual misconduct, a federal appeals court Thursday upheld a decision by Valencia College to suspend a student for a year after... Read More.

Each week the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Trafficc Unit focuses on the top crash locations for the county in an effort to encourage driver to stay alert annd drive safely in those areas.....These top... Read More.

The Florida Department of Health has issued a 'No Swim' advisory for Venice Pier Beach and North Jetty Beach. According to the Florida Department of Health, the amount of enterococcus bacteria found during water... Read More.

The City of North Port is asking for public input as part of a master plan for the future of Warm Mineral Springs Park. That plan will have recommendations on amenities and services that... Read More.

More than two dozen animals are now in a Lee County refuge, saved from Hurricane Florence's path. Volunteers drove 12 hours overnight to bring 19 cats and seven dogs to the Animal Refuge Center... Read More.

Residents of Siesta Key are pushing for Sarasota County to change the law when it comes to short term rentals. During the county commission meeting yesterday, a group asked the commission to allow for... Read More.

A Sarasota County bank robbery suspect tracked down at an interstate rest stop in Kentucky was killed in a late-night exchange of gunfire that left a sheriff’s deputy critically wounded. 57-year old Edward Reynolds... Read More.

A woman who tried to flee from the scene of a 5-car crash in North Port was arrested, thanks to witnesses who chased her down. Police say 27-year old Kristan McKinney hit a truck... Read More.

The number of guardians hired to protect students in Manatee County schools is climbing. This Friday, thirteen more guardians will get their certificate from the Manatee County School Board. Starting on Monday, there will... Read More.