Author: WENG Newsroom

A Sarasota County fire station has started operating today. Station 14 on Tamiami Trail in Sarasota has held its grand opening. A traditional "uncoupling of the hose" has marked the occasion. The two-story fire station serves Vamo... Read More.

The sheriff's office has arrested a Sarasota man following the death of his ex-girlfriend's mother. Deputies responded to a stabbing on Friday on 20th Street. The sheriff's office says 42-year-old Bernis Boykins admitted to stabbing two... Read More.

The German manufacturer of traps that monitor mosquitoes carrying Zika says the "enormous demand" from the virus outbreak has surprised it greatly. Two board members from Biogents say in emails today to The AP that... Read More.

As Venice continues recovering from an overnight water outage, the city has announced another one for next week. A water service line replacement means a shutdown starting Tuesday morning at 7:30 and ending Wednesday morning... Read More.

North Port's mayor has decided to run for a different district on the city commission. When Jacqueline Moore won an election two years ago, she took the seat for District 4. However, new district lines that... Read More.

North Port Police have charged a caregiver with attempted murder. They say fire rescue responded to White Ibis Drive for injuries to a 91-year-old man earlier this month, but detectives soon learned of inconsistences to... Read More.

Punta Gorda hosts its third annual 10K and 5K race along the waterfront Memorial Day. As it has the last two years, it has sold all 500 slots for competitors. Proceeds go to veterans in need... Read More.

A Sarasota beach has again made the list of best beaches in America. Dr. Beach keeps Siesta Beach in high esteem. FIU coastal science professor Stephen Leatherman has named his top 10 beaches in the nation. He... Read More.

A recent ranking has identified Venice has one of the 50 most affordable small sunny towns in the country. The site light-therapy.net has put Venice 16th in the nation with 266 sunny days annually. It calls... Read More.

Charlotte County's sheriff says his office participates in this year's "Click It or Ticket" campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues this initiative across the country through June 5. It seeks to raise awareness that... Read More.