Cornholers Unite In Venice This Summer
Cornholers from across the United States will unite in Venice for the 2014 Cornhole Tournament.{WENG-123013-Harding-Cornhole Tournament}
Author: WENG Newsroom
Charlotte YMCA Gets A Hand
The YMCA of Charlotte County picked up several several generous donations this holiday season after two burglars stole camp equipment over the summer. NBC2 reports the thieves cut a steel cable and a padlock... Read More.
FL Overloaded With Tanning Salons
A new study shows Florida has more tanning salons than McDonald's restaurants or CVS pharmacies.The report comes from cancer researchers at the University of Miami.They want to know whether or... Read More.
Investigator Charged In Hit-And-Run
An investigator with the State Attorney in Lee County now faces a DUI charge from a deadly hit-and-run.Authorities arrested Charles Lawson following a Christmas Eve crash in Fort Myers. They suspect him... Read More.
CCSO Deputies Bust Suspect For Animal Abuse
CCSO deputies had to go to Miami Dade County to collar a suspect wanted on a string of animal abuse charges......{WENG-122713-Jennings Punta Gorda Animal Abuse VO}
FL Workers Get Pay Raise
On New Year's Day, paychecks begin climbing for people making minimum wage in Florida.The minimum wage on Wednesday increases 14 cents to $7.93 per hour.Tipped workers also receive a 14-cent... Read More.
Unemployment Benefits Ending Saturday
On Saturday, 73,000 Floridians lose their federal emergency unemployment benefits.The budget deal that Congress has approved does not extend those benefits.The Miami Herald reports it takes 48 weeks on average... Read More.
Thunderbirds Coming Back To Air Show
Preparations continue for this spring's Florida International Air Show.The show's 34th annual edition means the return of the Air Force Thunderbirds to Punta Gorda Airport.Air show chairman Tyler Ezzi says... Read More.
FL Expects Busy Wildfire Season
After a very wet summer, state agriculture commissioner Adam Putnam says a dangerous wildfire season may follow.{WENG-122613-Putnam}Putnam says officials statewide continue preparing for a fire season... Read More.
State Attorney Investigator Arrested For DUI
An investigator with the State Attorney's Office in Lee County faces a DUI charge.Authorities arrested Charles Lawson on Christmas Eve, but they have not released any information on the circumstances.The... Read More.