Author: WENG Newsroom

A large brush fire has burned more than 150 acres in Punta Gorda. The fire initially started as a 60-acre blaze near Bermont Road on land used for off-road vehicles. All riders were asked... Read More.

Two Venice parents are facing charges after their 3-year old was found wandering near the US-41 Bypass late Friday night. A passing driver saw the toddler, who was wearing only diapers, and called police.... Read More.

An Englewood man whom police call a career criminal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. A federal jury found 45-year old Ernest Chambliss guilty... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is warning the public, especially the business community to be aware of an increase in materials being stolen from construction sites. Items that have been stolen include household appliances,... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has concluded an investigation that started in February and culminated Thursday with an arrest. 38-year-old Jason Wright had been monitored by police and it was concluded that several drug... Read More.

An armed robber hit the Discount Tobacco and Beer in North Port Thursday and police continue to look for the suspect. The afternoon hit took place around 4:20 as a male suspect demanded money... Read More.

The Venice Fire Department was called to the Chase Bank building at 1320 E. Venice Avenue Friday morning when a strange odor was reported. Fire crews evacuated and secured the building and found a... Read More.

Multiple people were injured after a Thursday afternoon crash in Venice. Police responded to an accident along River Road near Parrotfish Drive around 4:40 yesterday evening. Police say three cars were involved in the... Read More.

Florida businesses installing renewable energy devices on their properties would get tax breaks under a bill that is moving ahead in the Legislature. A Senate panel on Thursday unanimously advanced the bill (SB 90)... Read More.

A Nokomis-based RV manufacturer has completed an expansion. Coach House's new 15,000 square foot expansion opened this week at its plant on Technology Drive. Vice President Steve Gerzeny said this week the company invested... Read More.