Author: WENG Newsroom

A woman died in Port Charlotte this morning after an SUV hit her.The highway patrol says it happened as she pushed a stroller.Troopers say the vehicle headed on Appleton Boulevard as it hit the... Read More.

Mind-controlled drones have raced into the future at the University of Florida.They have pushed the edge of possibilities with brain-wave technology.For over a century, science has detected brain waves.Recent advances in less expensive brain-wave... Read More.

The governor says Florida's spring training has set an all-time attendance record.Grapefruit League attendance for the state's 15 teams has averaged over 7,000 fans per game for the first time.The Tampa Bay Rays play... Read More.

The daughter of former governor Bob Graham has decided not to run for re-election because of district changes.Congresswoman Gwen Graham has chosen to run for governor instead.She won her first election two years ago,... Read More.

The day continues approaching that FGCU goes smoke-free.University officials say the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes for students and faculty comes to an end for most of the campus May 9.The board of... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office today has a warning for all business owners in the area.It says someone has called and claimed to represent Florida Power and Light.This person says you have a delinquent... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office continues investigating a retail theft.It says it happened last Friday at Walmart in Port Charlotte.The sheriff's office claims the suspect ran from the store after taking over 300 dollars... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested 13 people in a quest to protect children from online predators.Some of the men sent photos, but they ultimately all traveled with plans to have sex with... Read More.

A Sarasota man died in a crash on I-75 southbond yesterday near Fort Myers.The highway patrol says 79-year-old Robert Weinland switched lanes and then returned to his original one while dropping speed.It believes the... Read More.

No one reported any injuries from yesterday's brush fire in Port Charlotte.Fire Rescue and EMS spent the morning working near South Gulf Cove.Engines from Englewood Area Fire Control, North Port Fire Rescue, and the... Read More.