Author: WENG Newsroom

VENICE- Tennis players at the Englewood Sports Complex got a bit of a shock this week when an alligator showed up on the court. Mating season has begun and typically lasts through June. Gators... Read More.

CRYSTAL RIVER- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the West Indian manatee is now considered "threatened," not "endangered," but it also says the gentle giant could be in danger of extinction in... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY- We're only midway through wildfire season, and the worst is yet to come, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture. The department puts Sarasota County at 'high' on the fire danger index.... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY- One day after Sarasota County made a multi-million dollar pledge to complete a northern extension of the Legacy Trail, dozens of planners and outdoor advocates met Thursday to discuss an even bigger... Read More.

Researchers with the Governors Highway Safety Association says a sharp increase in pedestrian deaths in Florida is due to walkers being distracted by cellphones and other personal devices. Nearly 6,000 deaths happened in 2016,... Read More.

The woman who has been charged with threatening to shoot a group of high school athletes who were near her property has been released on $180 thousand bond. Donna Betts, wife of Allman Brothers... Read More.

A rescue took place in Charlotte Harbor Tuesday after a man fell overboard some time near midnight. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Charlotte County Fire Rescue helped to find the deckhand who had... Read More.

A public meeting is planned for tonight, for you to give input on the future of some of the original 1950s and 1960s neighborhoods of North Port. The meeting is planned for 6 until... Read More.

Sarasota County leaders have come up with 33 million dollars to commit to several projects, including the northern extension of the Legacy Trail, the new Venice Library, and south county courthouse improvements. The Herald... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY- Sarasota County has ranked as one of the healthiest counties in all of Florida. Manatee and Charlotte counties have also ranked high- in the top third of 67 Florida locales, ranking 21st... Read More.