Author: WENG Newsroom

Sarasota County has earned the Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award for the 14th year. According to the county website, it's a designation that recognizes exemplary performance by certified communities in creating clean,... Read More.

A state lawmaker from Venice is asking the legislature to approve more than 43-million dollars to fund the expansion and elevation of River Road. Republican Julio Gonzalez filed the bill Tuesday. River... Read More.

The Sarasota County elections office mailed more than 10-thousand vote-by-mail ballots for the March 14th municipal elections on Tuesday. The initial mailing included 48-hundred ballots for the City of North Port Special... Read More.

Two Charlotte County Commissioners will travel to Tallahassee next week to meet with legislators regarding the county’s legislative priorities. Commissioner Bill Truex plans to be in the capitol next Tuesday through Friday, and Commissioner... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is warning you to be careful when using pumps at area gas stations. There have been reports of credit cards skimmers appearing in those pumps. Skimmers are placed... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a former deputy Monday evening and revealed new details regarding the ongoing investigation into allegations harassment and exploitation of a 79-year-old Sarasota woman. Frankie Eugene Bybee was... Read More.

The City iof Punta Gorda is planning a job fair this Saturday, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at New Operation Cooper Street. The intent of the event is to introduce the diverse set... Read More.

Here's a marine advisory from Charlotte County. A single span of the Tom Adams bridge will be operational to boat traffic at scheduled openings daily. Openings will start at 8am and will occur... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received reports of six vehicle burglaries of UNLOCKED cars on Bauers Avenue and LaPlaya Avenue in Port Charlotte over the weekend. The CCSO continues to warn citizens to LOCK... Read More.

Automated trash colleciton in the city of Venice is coming to the Willow Chase and Waterford subdivisions. Today, the city will be distributing 780 trash cans. They come in three sizes: 35... Read More.