Author: WENG Newsroom

More than 39,000 passengers passed through Punta Gorda Airport in November as discount airline Allegiant boosted service to the Charlotte County airport. That's double what wen through in November 2012, and then some. So far... Read More.

There is a nationwide manhunt underway for a former Port Charlotte man. Edly Atherley, a Port Charlotte High graduate, is accused of killing his wife. Authorities say he could be on his way back... Read More.

What organizers are calling the largest show of its kind in Florida went off without a hitch yesterday. Bikes and classic cars from all over the state were on display at the Charlotte Harbor... Read More.

Charlotte County's got a plan to protect the coastline along Manasota Key.{WENG-120913-Jennings Manasota Key VO} The plan won't be cheap. The county's... Read More.

Gas prices continue to slide, as the price of crude oil goes up. Here is Matthew Harding with more: {WENG-120913-Harding-Gas Prices Upd 2}

Detectives are investigating a Charlotte Harbor business burglary that happened over the weekend of November 24 in which the suspects blacked out the business’s video cameras and broke into several work vehicles.On... Read More.

Florida stands to receive $105 million from a BP fund.BP created the fund to help Gulf Coast states recover from the oil spill three years ago.In New Orleans today, Interior... Read More.

The White House says if Congress does not take action before the end of the year, then a quarter-million Floridians may lose their long-term unemployment benefits.The program in Florida provides an average... Read More.

Charlotte County’s E911 system has returned to normal.The sheriff’s office yesterday reported that emergency phone service for the entire county had gone down.Residents needing emergency service had to dial one... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office pays special attention to speeders in three areas all next week.Law enforcement zeroes in on motorists with heavy feet along all of Veterans Boulevard in Port Charlotte.... Read More.