Author: WENG Newsroom

You have until midnight to weigh in on a plan to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida. The FDA wants to know whether or not a biotech firm should test its lab-bred mosquitoes near Key... Read More.

The owner of the state's largest casinos wants a judge to block the release of information on a trial that could hurt its business. The Seminole Tribe of Florida also wants a key deposition sealed... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has announced next week's target areas for speed enforcement. It has the radar guns working most closely on Edgewater Drive in Port Charlotte between Midway Boulevard and Tamiami Trail, and... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says the time has come to pay tribute to fallen members of law enforcement. It has announced the fallen officer memorial for Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. The ceremony takes place... Read More.

Punta Gorda has made a list from Topretirements.com. It has placed third among the "10 Friendliest Places to Retire." With just 17,000 people, the list says Punta Gorda has a small town feel. It also says the... Read More.

A new Quinnipiac poll shows most Floridians support an amendment that would legalize medical marijuana. Six months before Election Day, the survey has 80 percent of voters in favor of such a measure. The amendment two... Read More.

A missing child alert remains for a 10-year-old Bradenton girl. Someone last saw Emma Mischaud around the Palm Cove Apartments. Authorities believe she may have 46-year-old Suzanne Knight with her. They may travel in a red Toyota... Read More.

FSU police say they have found no evidence of hazing in a fraternity on campus. This investigation has cleared Omega Psi Phi of any wrongdoing. The university suspended the chapter in February after a pledge reported... Read More.

People who lived in a Bradenton home may need to find a new place. A tree fell on their house last night. WFLA-TV reports it happened on 17th Street West and caused heavy damage. FPL had to... Read More.

We have more on Monday's crash in Port Charlotte. The highway patrol has charged an 89-year-old man for hitting someone with his vehicle on Hinton Street. It has ticketed Fred Wagner for failing to use due... Read More.