Punta Gorda Seawall Repairs to Begin

Long-awaited repairs to crumbling seawalls in Punta Gorda are finally getting replaced, nearly six months after getting destroyed by Hurricane Irma. City officials told WINK-TV they're trying to cram in more than a decade's... Read More.

Florida Students Stage Wednesday Walkout

Students throughout Southwest Florida joined students around the country by walking out of school at noon Wednesday. Students at area schools walked out of classes in support of both the survivors and victims of... Read More.

Motorist Beats Dog After Running Out Of Gas

A 47-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty after witnesses saw him repeatedly punch his dog. Chris Trapuzzano told police that he had run out of gas and that his dog was acting playful... Read More.

Sheriff: Hire Retired Cops And Veterans For Security

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight is proposing a new plan for school security. Knight's plan after the Parkland shooting would incorporate retired law enforcement and military to be security at local schools. Knight's plan... Read More.