Author: WENG Newsroom

An Englewood man was arrested Monday after customers at a beach business reported he'd displayed a firearm inside Calico Jack's and allegedly pointed the handgun at someone. 53-year old Rock Lavoie was arrested walking... Read More.

DCF continues changing its policies over what information the public should have. This follows a report from the Miami Herald. The department has released a memo outlining the "Vision for Transparency and Reporting of Child deaths." The... Read More.

CCSO detectives arrested a Port Charlotte man over the weekend for allegedly threatening a disabled woman and taking money from her twice. it happened near Quesada Avenue and Forrest Nelson Blvd. on Saturday.... Read More.

The owner and manager of an Englewood pharmacy's been convicted of the illegal distribution of prescription drugs and money laundering. 50-year old Jeffrey Green and 44-year old Karen Hebble of Gulf Coast Medical... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has deputies looking for speeders next week in two spots. People especially need to obey the speed limit on Taylor Road in Punta Gorda, and on Veterans Boulevard in Port... Read More.

The State Senate's passed and sent back to the House a bill allowing some undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition. The House is expected to pass and approve one amendment to the proposal,... Read More.

CCSO's looking for information on a 15 year old girl who ran away from her grandparents’ Port Charlotte home in mid-April. Amber Guido was last seen in the 2100 block of Lakeshore Circle... Read More.

The City of Venice holds its annual Hurricane Preparation Seminar Friday, May 9 from 8 a.m. - noon at Venice City Hall. You'll hear from Fire Chief Jim Warman, Police Chief Tom McNulty, City... Read More.

AAA wants the governor to veto the bill that would allow FDOT to post higher speed limits on many highways. If the governor signs it, then Florida would join Maine as the only states east... Read More.

A man was arrested this afternoon after police say he was seen beating a puppy in a Punta Gorda parking lot. The suspect's been identified as 59-year old Fred Sheetz. ABC7 reports... Read More.