Author: WENG Newsroom

A new flight school officially opened Thursday at Punta Gorda airport. The county partnered with Western Michigan University for the Kalamazoo-based school to expand its flight school to a slightly warmer destination. The dean... Read More.

The Florida Department of Transportation is looking to add a pair of rest areas along I-75 in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Currently, there are no rest stops traveling in either direction between Hillsborough and... Read More.

The City of North Port has a new leader, but the interim tag hasn't been removed on its city manager. Peter Lear may not have to worry about that much longer. City commissioners have... Read More.

A Florida high school teacher has resigned after allegedly becoming involved with a student at the school she taught. Former Estero High art teacher Jennifer Hambling had been at the school for 12 years,... Read More.

A collaborative effort between the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the seizure of a whole truckload of drugs and two people landing in jail. A search... Read More.

There could end up being a tax referendum on the ballot in Charlotte County next year. The school board is currently discussing a proposed property tax hike that would raise taxes by $1.00 per... Read More.

There's a growing coyote problem in the city of Venice. After residents have reported seeing the animal for years at night, they're becoming a bit more brazen and coming out in the daylight. Residents... Read More.

A 27-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriffs Office is calling it a career. Captain Charlie Thorpe was honored this week for his nearly 3 decades of service. Thorpe was the one behind the... Read More.

The Venice City Council has voted to seek help from the county in finding land for a new park in northeast Venice. The city already has a 10 acre plot in mind- one on... Read More.

Beach grading is set for Thursday on Venice beach from South Jetty to South Brohard Park at the water line. The yearly project is required by April 15th in conjunction with the marine turtle... Read More.