Author: WENG Newsroom

A Charlotte County man who was convicted in the murder of a 7-11 convenience store clerk in Punta Gorda wants a retrial. An attorney filed a motion on behalf of Michael Russo who was found... Read More.

Florida is cracking down on those found in possession of fentanyl. Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed a bill that creates tougher penalties involving the drug or derivatives of the drug. One part of the legislation... Read More.

The Atlanta Braves' new planned spring training complex in North Port will bring a significant economic windfall to the state, according to a new report. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports the West Villages... Read More.

A four-year-old girl fell into a pool Tuesday afternoon, but was last listed as conscious and alert after a scary situation in Venice. Emergency fire personnel arrived at 908 Villas Drive about 4:15p and... Read More.

WENG brought you a story on Tuesday regarding a man who was found unresponsive at the Walmart at 17000 Tamiami Trail in North Port. New details have come out about the man, who apparently... Read More.

Punta Gorda Airport saw an 11 percent increase in passengers in May compared to the year before. More than 97,000 people passed through the airport last month, putting the year-to-date total at more than... Read More.

Health insurer Centene announced plans Tuesday to expand into more Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges for next year, at a time when competitors are either pulling back from those markets or proposing steep price... Read More.

One person was seriously injured after a crash Tuesday along State Route 31 in Punta Gorda. Police were called to the intersection of SR-31 and Bermont Road just before noon for a three-vehicle accident.... Read More.

There are finally some new rules for medical marijuana after the Florida legislature passed proposals during a recent special session. As part of the overarching marijuana package, the state will have more than double... Read More.

Gas prices across the area are flat with prices a year ago, with AAA predicting they will soon drop below year-ago levels. The auto club is forecasting a 5 to 10 cent drop in... Read More.