Author: WENG Newsroom

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports officials expect an answer soon on whether or not the Atlanta Braves plan on moving spring training to Sarasota County.The Braves want a new spring home for 2018 and beyond.County... Read More.

Police report the discovery of a man's body in a pond in Punta Gorda.This happened yesterday behind the Fountain Court Condominiums near Shreve Street and Airport Road.Neighbors tells WINK-TV that police spent five hours... Read More.

The Palms and Pines Mobile Home Park in Punta Gorda holds a special celebration tomorrow morning.Cleveland Marine Steam Ways turns 100 years old this year.George Brown founded the company to turn sail boats into... Read More.

The staff at Charlotte County's jail wants to prevent a revolving door.The Charlotte Sun reports that a recent daily count shows out of 686 inmates there, 457 of them have shown up there at... Read More.

Englewood has a different type of five-mile race coming its way.Longtime resident Michael Schyck has planned an 8K Hammer Race for next month.The Englewood Sun reports this event tests speed, power, agility and strength.As... Read More.

Two people died this morning (Friday) after a plane crash at the Davis Island Airport in Tampa. The 11:30 am incident occured as two planes attempted to take off at the same time.... Read More.

A child in Charlotte County was airlifted to a Tampa area hospital after being hit by a car just before noon today in Punta Gorda. Police say the accident happened at the intersection... Read More.

It has been a miserable stretch for those with allergies related to pollen. With the first day of spring being Sunday we are expecting some relief with an approachng cold front. By... Read More.

Punta Gorda's city council has decided not to restrict large recreational toys.The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association has asked city officials to clarify rules on trampolines and playscapes, among other things.The Charlotte Sun reports... Read More.

Punta Gorda Police say a man remains in stable condition following a crash Saturday.They say it happened that afternoon on West Marion Avenue near Bal Harbor Boulevard.The police say 34-year-old John DeLaurentis, Jr. headed... Read More.