Author: WENG Newsroom

FDLE's now investigating two inmate deaths at the Charlotte Correctional Institution. WINK reports another inmate died last night. The agency's already investigating the April death of Matthew Walker. FDLE's not saying anything... Read More.

After Congressman Vern Buchanan said the head of the VA should resign, the governor said the same thing. Rick Scott yesterday called for Eric Shinseki to step down because of a waiting list scandal that... Read More.

Nine corrections officers have been placed on administrative leave, while an investigation done into the death of an inmate at the Charlotte County Correctional Institution. NBC2 reports Matthew Walker died April 11th. ... Read More.

Nine corrections officers have been placed on administrative leave, while an investigation done into the death of an inmate at the Charlotte County Correctional Institution. WINK reports the Florida Department of Corrections lists... Read More.

CCSO Detectives and Punta Gorda Police Department have arrested two local me alleged to have been involved in multiple burglaries in different locations county wide. The suspects have been identified as Pedro Rodriguez... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office closes Monday for Memorial Day. It closes its administrative office and the four district offices around the county. The offices reopen on Tuesday at 8 a.m. This does not change the county... Read More.

North Port Police say the March 1st shooting death of 27-year old Christopher Hayes was a "justifiable homicide". NBC2 reports police say Hayes was shot after he forced his way into a home... Read More.

Some Port Charlotte residents are a little on edge over a new visitor to their neighborhood. ABC7 reports it appears to be a bobcat, that doesn't appear to be afraid of people. ... Read More.

Venice's city hall closes Monday for Memorial Day. The collection of garbage, recycling, and yard waste takes place as usual.

Prosecutors have decided not to file criminal assault charges against Melanie Turner, a former North Port Police officer accused of a sexually assaulting a woman at a wild party attended by several North Port... Read More.