Author: WENG Newsroom

It's decision time for Gov. Rick Scott. On Wednesday, the Florida Legislature formally delivered the proposed state budget to Scott, who has 15 days to sign or veto the bill. He could also just... Read More.

A North Port business owner has been arrested after exposing himself to a group of 4th graders while they were on a bus. 57-year-old Stephen Fifer was arrested for the May 8th crime on... Read More.

Voters in south Florida are going to get a chance to pick a real "He-Man." State election officials on Tuesday agreed to let Christian "He-Man" Schlaerth qualify for a special election. Schlaerth is joining a crowded... Read More.

Nokomis' newest hotel is finally open. Home2 Suites by Hilton on Albee Road West opened their doors this week. The hotel concept is made for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine. The... Read More.

Testimony gets underway today in a high-profile Charlotte County murder trial. Prosecutors say Michael Russo shot and killed 18-year-old Kyle Farishian two years ago in a botched robbery attempt at a Punta Gorda 7-Eleven... Read More.

Local McDonald's are looking to hire 300 people across Southwest Florida by June 15. There are 56 McDonald's operated by six franchisees, in Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties. By the end of the... Read More.

A man has died after riding his bicycle this morning. The accident happened at 41 Bypass S at the intersection of Venetia Bay Blvd near the entrance to Patriots Park. The bicyclist was hit... Read More.

A man was stabbed early Tuesday morning in Venice after a verbal fight escalated into a physical one before the stabbing occurred. The crime took place around 1am on Bella Vista Terrace. Police arrived... Read More.

An Arcadia woman was killed in a crash along State Road 70 in Manatee County. According to a report from the FHP, 49-year old Laura L. Justice, was pronounced dead on the scene of... Read More.

Sarasota County was owed more than $8.3M in property taxes because of fraudulent homestead exemptions. In Florida and other states, property owners can claim a tax break for the home they live in full-time,... Read More.