Author: WENG Newsroom

A fiber optic line that was somehow damaged led to problems throughout Sarasota County schools Tuesday. All schools in Venice, Englewood and North Port were affected. The issue caused email and phone problems, but... Read More.

A Charlotte County neighborhood is on alert after a bat with rabies bit two people. Frederick Avenue, Peachland Boulevard, Broadview Street, Adela Avenue and Beacon Drive in Port Charlotte are all covered under the... Read More.

One of Venice's most popular restaurants will be closed for about 10 days while it undergoes renovations. Sharky’s on the Pier closed yesterday, and will remain closed until the 24th. The restaurant is undergoing... Read More.

Sarasota County is making it easier for parents to keep tabs on their child's school. The school district has rolled out an app in which parents can see calendars, lunch menus, the school directory,... Read More.

Charlotte County sheriff's deputies have released new details about a double fatal hit and run crash that happened last year. Back on December 5th, two 21-year olds- Wesley Chery and Brittany Beni- died in... Read More.

Today marks the first day of the new school year for Sarasota County students. About 44,000 students will head to 53 schools for their first day back. Those kids will be greeted by more... Read More.

An Englewood native who was believed to be the last surviving veteran to witness the attack on Wheeler Army Airfield in Pearl Harbor has died. 94-year old John Seelie passed away on Friday morning... Read More.

Drivers along a few routes in Charlotte County should be on the lookout for an increased police presence over the next week or so. A release Sunday from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says... Read More.

There are some major changes in store for students at Venice Middle School when they return for classes. As part of a major remodeling project, the entire front office was rebuilt over the summer.... Read More.

13 years ago yesterday, Hurricane Charley roared into Charlotte County and made landfall as a Category 4 storm. Landfall was first made around 345pm in Cayo Costa, then again around an hour later in... Read More.