Author: WENG Newsroom

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson will be in Sarasota tomorrow, not to campaign but for a book signing event at Bookstore1Sarasota. If previous book signings are any indication, Carson's presence will still draw a... Read More.

The death of a Punta Gorda convenience store clerk has officially been ruled a homicide, according to police. 18-year-old Kyle Farishian died in a fire that occurred around 3am Sunday morning at the 7-11... Read More.

Some good news in Charlotte County: the sheriff's office says two teenagers who had been reported missing in separate instances earlier this week have both been found in good health. 15-year-old Taylor James Emmi... Read More.

A 2001 Charlotte County murder case got some closure yesterday. A jury took only 90 minutes to convict Phillip Barr of first-degree murder in the death of Tara Ord Sidarovich, whose remains were found... Read More.

The search continues for a missing young lady from Englewood. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement Tuesday returned 15-year-old Danielle Caskinette to her home on Quigley Street. When her mother woke up yesterday morning,... Read More.

It's deja vu all over again: the Florida Senate today narrowly passed a newly-redrawn congressional district map by a 22-18 vote, with all Democrats and a handful of Republicans in opposition. The map now... Read More.

The search continues for a missing teenager from Port Charlotte. The sheriff's office says 15-year-old Taylor Emmi ran away from his house. It happened the day after his Monday arrest. Authorities had released him to... Read More.

A new twist has come to light on the religious freedom bill recently introduced into the Florida House by Rep. Julio Gonzalez of Venice, who himself is a physician. Not only would private businesses... Read More.

Local health systems have money on their way. The state grants come from the Agency for Healthcare Administration. Charlotte County's health department has nearly $170,000 coming to it. Most of it pertains to dental, but... Read More.

The Florida Dept. of Children and Family Services says the state's system to protect children has failed after two recent deaths in our area. Sec. Mike Carroll went before a state Senate panel late... Read More.