Author: WENG Newsroom

A new Florida law passed down from the Supreme Court says a jury has to be unanimous in recommending a death sentence. Because of that, the man who was convicted in the kidnapping, rape... Read More.

A dress code policy has come into question after a Braden River High School student was approached by administration about what she was wearing, according to the Herald Tribune. The student, who showed up... Read More.

Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill into law Thursday aimed at increasing penalties for animal abusers. The bill is called Ponce's Law and will allow a judge to eliminate the option of someone convicted... Read More.

Major Hurricanes are in the forecast for hurricane season, according to forecasters at Colorado State University. The forecasters believe that 14 named storms will be present, with 70 days being categorized as storm days.... Read More.

Fruitville Elementary School in Sarasota had to be evacuated Thursday after an air conditioning unit began smoking during morning classes. Sarasota County Fire Department sent 11 units to the scene. No injuries happened and... Read More.

Police spent a good portion of early Thursday, April 5, 2018 investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in Punta Gorda. Law enforcement responded to the Seven Palms Apartment Complex about 7:15 after a... Read More.

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is leaving her seat in order to run for the Florida House. The 64-year old Baugh filed to run for the District 73 state House seat covering eastern Manatee... Read More.

Sarasota County has issued a recreational burn ban effective immediately. Because of dry weather and low humidity, the atmosphere is primed for wildfires. Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier has banned all burning, including... Read More.

Millennials have apparently caused the death of chain restaurants, mass produced beer, and the automotive industry...so why not the local housing market, too? A new study done by mortgage originator LendingTree shows the Sarasota... Read More.

Nearly 70 miles of road has been newly resurfaced in Venice. Last November, city residents approved an $18 million Road Bond Referendum to redo 70 miles of road in rough condition. City officials announced... Read More.