Mosquitoes being tested for Zika

State health officials have trapped mosquitoes near Miami and have tested them for Zika. A woman may have the first case of the virus that has resulted from a mosquito bite in the continental U.S. The... Read More.

Folchi: Trump could be “best president” ever

One delegate from Charlotte County says this Republican National Convention feels more exciting than the one four years ago. Bill Folchi tells WUFT that he supported Marco Rubio at first. However, he now says... Read More.

Charlotte Co. wants opinion on water quality

Concern has grown in Charlotte County over water quality. Many residents worry that algae and bacteria from other parts of the state may wind up here. Now the Charlotte County Extension Office has a water quality... Read More.

Nort Port police chief returns from Washington

North Port's police chief has returned from the White House. Kevin Vespia has participated in the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. He and Capt. Chris Morales have shared the department's strategies, including its social... Read More.

CCSO receives award for labor relations and ethics

The Florida Sheriff's Risk Management Fund has recognized the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for "excellence in labor relations and ethics." The sheriff's office has received attention for trying to reduce and control losses. The fund provides... Read More.

Folchi: Jeb “an extreme disappointment”

Away from the big stage in Cleveland, Jeb Bush's decision not to attend the Republican National Convention remains a notable topic of discussion. Some have expressed disappointment that the former governor has decided not to... Read More.

Gas leak briefly shuts down Anita’s Sandcastle

A gas leak briefly closed the South Jetty by Anita's Sandcastle in Venice yesterday. Fire rescue and police responded to the propane leak on Tarpon Center Drive. Special operations from the county soon followed. Fifty... Read More.