Author: WENG Newsroom

Tropical Storm Gordon lashed South Florida with heavy rains and high winds on Monday and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane when it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast. Gordon formed into a... Read More.

An employee of the Massage Envy location in Port Charlotte has been arrested and accused of sexual battery on a client. 26-year old Javarous McNealy was charged after an investigation that started in late... Read More.

A 22-year old North Port woman has been arrested, accused of having sex with a minor. The North Port Sun reports Alexis Baughman was accused of dating and having sex with a 15-year-old boy.... Read More.

Residents of the city of Venice get their first chance this week to speak on the proposed 2018-19 fiscal year budget. The city council is hosting a public hearing Wednesday at city hall to... Read More.

The National Hurricane Center says tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall are possible over parts of the central Gulf Coast. The Miami-based center said Sunday afternoon that a storm system is brewing about 240... Read More.

Snook season opened in the Gulf over the weekend, but because of the ongoing red tide problem, the fish can't be kept. Florida Fish and Wildlife is enforcing catch-and-release rules for species from Anna... Read More.

Police in North Port are looking for a man who allegedly tried to scam a convenience store. Officials say a man walked into the Circle K at Sumter Boulevard and Price Boulevard around 11... Read More.

Troopers with Florida Highway patrol will be out in full force this weekend. Lt. Greg Bueno with FHP says although their offices will be closed, Troopers will still be working and on the roads cracking... Read More.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron Desantis has to pick a running mate by net week. But while the congressman will tap someone to serve as his lieutenant governor he is not expected to abondon his... Read More.

Restaurant, resort and hotel workers were among the dozens taking part in an active shooter training seminar this morning at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association sponsored the event... Read More.