Author: WENG Newsroom

Hurricane Matthew caused Charlotte County officials to declare a state of emergency not because of anticipated damage, but to help those on the east coast who will take a direct hit from the category... Read More.

There's improvement in the red tide situation in Charlotte County.The Sun reports that over the weekend county staff and around 20 citizen volunteers worked to clean up the dead fish that washed ashore last... Read More.

Another case of Zika in our area - this one reported in Sarasota County and officials say it, like the others was contracted through travel, not from person to person contact.There's now a total... Read More.

You already can get pizza and other food delivered to your door - and area residents can now order booze for home delivery.The Herald Tribune reports ABC Fine Wine & Spirits and the online... Read More.

The 10th annual Buchan Fly-in takes place on Saturday.According to a published report over three dozen aircraft will be on display including biplane, helicopter, private and experimentals.There will be numerous exhibitors and the event... Read More.

The North Port Police Department is holding its 33rd annual National Night Out at North Port High School.According to WWSB the event is the biggest in the region.It's a way for the community to... Read More.

Governor Rick Scott says residents need to be prepared for a direct from Hurricane Matthew.He says Florida could start to feel the hurricane's impact in two or three days.So far there are no weather... Read More.

North Port is mourning the death of Valerie Duncan who with her husband owned Abbe’s Donuts for more than 35 years.The shop on Tamiami Trail was named after Valerie's parent's last name.The Sun reports... Read More.

Charlotte County commissioners have tabled a decision on funding improvements to San Domingo Park until October 25.Around $475,000 is needed to construct a 30 foot pavillion and restrooms.The Sun reports resdients are taxed $25... Read More.

Another candidate tosses his hat into the ring for North Port Commission seat four.Jerry Nicastro joins Pete Emrich, Sam George and Bill Goetz in running for the seat being vacated by Mayor Jacqueline Moore... Read More.