Author: WENG Newsroom

The first semester of school isn't over for Sarasota County students, but district officials are already making plans for the 2017 and 2018 school years. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to start... Read More.

A heads-up if you're planning a trip to the beach today. The National Weather Service has issued a rip current statement for an area including coastal Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Forecasters... Read More.

The Englewood Area Historical Museum will celebrate its first anniversary tomorrow. The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce is presenting a ribbon-cutting ceremony including cake and ice cream. That is scheduled for ... Read More.

A gas leak stopped traffic in Charlotte County on Monday but no one was injured and there were no evacuations. Around noon, Veterans Boulevard was closed off in both directions from Murdock Circle... Read More.

There will be a big job fair on the Suncoast tomorrow. More than 50 companies will be looking for new employees at the Career and Hiring Fest. It takes place from 3... Read More.

Venice could be getting not one, but two new hospitals. On Friday, state regulators surprisingly approved competing bids to build two Venice Regional Bayfront Health and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, just one exit apart... Read More.

Fuel prices are still rising after members of OPEC agreed to reduce crude oil production by one-point-two million barrels a day. Since Wednesday's announcement, Triple-A reports the average price for a gallon of regular... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has announced it will pay special attention to traffic enforcement in several Port Charlotte locations from today through next Sunday. Speed enforcement will take place on US 41... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in solving a Home Invasion and Attempted Sexual Assault case. It occurred last Thursday night aroudn 9:05 on Carmen Street... Read More.

A heads-up for motorists. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says there was a vehicle crash early this morning near the intersection of Northbound US 41 at Harbor Boulevard. The right lane... Read More.