Author: WENG Newsroom

A report from a conservative think tank shows Florida needs to strengthen marriages statewide. The Florida Family Policy Council hopes for a legislature study on marriage and family to explore problems like divorce, children out... Read More.

Organizers are expected a record turnout for this years Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport. 60,000 people are expected to see the show that starts Friday and runs through the weekend.... Read More.

One of three proposed subdivisions builder Pat Neal's planned for Venice got tentative City Council approval today. The Council's agreed to schedule a 2nd public hearing on Winwood, a gated 90-home community on... Read More.

The City of North Port's reportedly working on a water trail for kayaks and canoes, comparable to the Legacy Trial for walkers, runners, and cyclists. The Herald-Tribune reports city park officials think that... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man was arrested yesterday on several charges, including Lewd & Lascivious Molestation, after several juvenile girls, 12 to 16, reported he shot video of one of them at his house. ... Read More.

The Department of Education again examines the state's Bright Futures scholarship program. The Miami Herald reports the probe shows the distribution of scholarships to guard against race-based preferences. The department may also look at reports the... Read More.

Governor Scott needs a new finance chief for his campaign. Billionaire health executive Mike Fernandez has resigned his post after helping Scott raise $35 million. Despite the financial success, reports indicate conflict behind the... Read More.

A celebration Friday focuses on Fountain Park in Venice. The city's public works department has repainted the base and the statue on the corner of Miami and Nokomis avenues. It has also made repairs... Read More.

Bond's been set at $200,000 bond for North Port Police officer Melanie Turner. The Sarasota County Sheriff's office says she's charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment. She and fellow officer Ricky... Read More.

Charlotte County deputies arrested a Sarasota man last night for drug charges. The sheriff’s office believes 21-year-old Brenton Reed tossed two baggies containing crack out of a car window. It says this happened as a... Read More.