Author: WENG Newsroom

The SCAT bus route will be ceasing operations later this month. ABC-7 talked with residents last week, many of whom said they had no idea the route even existed. Ed Hill, the Executive Director... Read More.

No injuries were reported after a hazmat situation forced a Venice shopping center to evacuate Sunday. Around 2pm, officials with the Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the Venice Pines shopping plaza in the... Read More.

A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Venice. The crash closed all lanes on US-41 between Indian Ave and Palermo Place on Friday. The cyclist, 49-year old Troy O'Dell, was found trapped underneath... Read More.

There's a big problem that contractors are facing in the recent local construction boom- a lack of workers. According to the Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association, contractors requested 100 new home permits in consecutive... Read More.

A caretaker for an elderly World War II veteran has been found guilty of attempted second degree murder and aggravated abuse of the elderly. Police say 45-year old Elena Erickson of North Port tried... Read More.

The next few weeks should see the final parts of North Port's plan for a new Atlanta Braves Spring Training complex come together. City and county officials are just waiting for final approval of... Read More.

Five months after drinking boiling water on a dare, an 8-year-old Florida girl has died. According to the Sun Sentinel, the girl died Sunday evening after developing breathing problems. The girl's mother said a... Read More.

Police on Longboat Key have confirmed a double murder that occurred early this morning. The crimes happened at Zota Beach Resort, which is the former Hilton Hotel, on 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The... Read More.

The United States Senate worked on something Thursday that may be important to many older Floridians who struggled with hearing issues. It passed the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017. The measure is designed... Read More.

An Englewood man has been arrested in connection with a March drug overdose. Back on March 28th, deputies were called to the area of Egerton Circle and Wexford Lane on calls of a man... Read More.