Author: WENG Newsroom

Charlotte County's sheriff reports an increase in crime at the start of the year. He says most of the increase comes from motor vehicle thefts. To date, the county has received reports of 152 thefts this... Read More.

We have more information on a woman who died Friday in Port Charlotte. PennLive.com reports 35-year-old Mariah Klinefelter died on the first full day of her family's getaway weekend to Florida. It describes her as an... Read More.

A 93-year-old Cape Coral man died Sunday morning when another driver ran a red light and collided with his car. Police said Harry Carroll Wilson died at the hospital after the 9:30 a.m. crash on... Read More.

It's bursh fire season and the Floida Forest Service say people need to stay vigilent to avoid fires. Over the weekend fire fighters were busy putting out quite a few brush fires. ... Read More.

A Port Charlotte neighborhood held a memorial yesterday for a woman who died. The people of Gulf Cove paused to remember 35-year-old Mariah Klinefelter. An SUV hit her as she walked her infant son along Appleton... Read More.

Two Senate candidates from Florida tonight have an "open debate." Congressmen Alan Grayson and David Jolly square off in a debate where public vote determines the questions.

The state continues having a hard time finding a new insurance commissioner. Kevin McCarty had asked to leave next Monday, but he has now offered to stay on the job beyond that. The governor and the... Read More.

Charlotte County's sheriff wants to remind people of scams targeting senior citizens. He says financial scams often go unreported, and prosecuting them can prove difficult. The sheriff identifies two of the most prevelant ones as Medicare... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office looks more carefully for drivers who speed in two areas this week. Deputies have their radar guns working along Flamingo Boulevard in Port Charlotte between El Jobean Road and Edgewater... Read More.

If you experienced traffic delays on Route 41 this morning, then blame law enforcement -- but for good reason. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office helped local Special Olympic athletes with their annual torch run today. The... Read More.