Author: WENG Newsroom

The deadly shooting at Parkland High School has put pressure on the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature to consider a sweeping package of gun-control laws in a state that has resisted restrictions on firearms for decades.... Read More.

The Florida Department of Transportation is warning drivers of lane closures tomorrow due to the diverging diamond project at I-75 and University Parkway at mile marker 213. FDOT says the contractor anticipates temporary, single... Read More.

Our stretch of the Suncoast will be getting a new US House rep later this year. Republican Thomas Rooney announced yesterday he will not be seeing re-election. Rooney had been the representative of Florida's... Read More.

Hurricane Irma -and the evacuation mess along I-75 that came with it- could lead to changes on and around the busy highway. The Florida Department of Transportation is looking at a future expansion of... Read More.

As we head into the new school and work week, schools across the area are on high alert after an anonymous tip was allegedly sent to officials about a shooting threat at Riverview High... Read More.

Manatee County schools are ramping up security in the aftermath of what happened in Parkland, FL. A robo-call was sent to parents Wednesday night discussing the increased number of law enforcement that will be... Read More.

The Venice Fishing Pier, recently a location for vandalism, will be equipped with surveillance cameras in the near future. The Venice City Council continues to receive complaints about damage, mainly during the overnight hours.... Read More.

A new phone application is designed to help residents send anonymous tips in the event of a crime or suspicious activity. The application, called P3 is designed by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. The organization... Read More.

A North Port woman has been charged with animal cruelty after 19 dogs were found in a makeshift kennel without food or water. Deputies were sent to the home of 53-year old Amy Lovering... Read More.

Hurricane Irma caused devastation in several parts of Florida, but areas that continue to be affected are the waters. Things are, and will not be back to normal for some time, but a new... Read More.