Author: WENG Newsroom

North Port PD and Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a stabbing suspect. Investigators say the suspect and the victim had an argument in the driveway of a home in the 12000 block of... Read More.

Canada's largest home builder, Mattamy Homes, is going to work with Vanguard Land, a Sarasota County developer and land buyer, for a massive home building project on Thomas Ranch. Mattamy bought the 9600... Read More.

Brandon Johnson, assistant principal at Sarasota County's Brentwood Elementary School, has been promoted to principal at Lamarque Elementary, the county's largest elementary school. The Herald-Tribune reports once the school board approves, his salary... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has the radar guns working in two places next week. Starting Monday, deputies look for speeders intently on Highway 41 in Punta Gorda between Jones Loop and Oil Well roads.... Read More.

Starting October 1st, Venice officials will be making a different use of the revenue from the penny sales tax. The Herald-Tribune reports the city plans to fix and replace its old and leaky... Read More.

A felon on probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was arrested in Charlotte County yesterday after CCSO deputies say they found riding in a pick up truck along with several firearms. ... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies arrested 2-men last night after an apparent drug deal turned into an armed robbery. An 18-year old told detectives he and a friend were robbed when they met Tyrone... Read More.

Florida DCF's launching a water safety campaign to keep "Eyes on the kids." The campaign message is simple: Put down your phone, your book, and keep your eyes on your child... Read More.

Gov. Scott says he's going to sue the V.A. for refusing to let state hospital officials inspect federal medical care facilities in Florida. According to WINK, Scott's office says on seven recent occasions... Read More.

29-year-old Curt Rud of Venice has been arrested. He was the man police allege was driving the wrong way on May Street and Bayfront Drive early May 24th when he hit a full... Read More.