Author: WENG Newsroom

The season's third tropical storm has developed in the central Atlantic ocean. Tropical Storm Chantal (Shawn-TALL) was named late Sunday night. Chantal was located more than 650 miles east of the island of Barbados and... Read More.

The U.S. Coast Guards refusing to close the North bridge onto Venice Island long enough for next years planned Revolution3 triathlon to happen. Last year, the event was a half triathlon, and it... Read More.

Thousands of employees at Health Management Associates hospitals in Venice, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte can't accrue vacation time through October 1st. HMA officials say it's a cost-saving measure they say they've been... Read More.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, has made the lists of the top 50 and top 100 associate degree producers for two-year and four-year institutions, respectively, nationwide. The Bradenton Herald reports ranking's are in... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has no suspects yet in this morning's burglary of a Kays Jewelers in the 8200 block of Tamiami Trial. Authorities say a burglar alarm trigged around 4:15 this... Read More.

Swimmers decked out in red, white and blue took to the Peace River at Thursday at noon to celebrate their freedom. "It's July 4th. It's a great day, it's beautiful. We're going to watch them... Read More.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erick is intensifying off the coast of Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Eric was centered about 145 miles (235 km) south of Zihuatanejo on Friday morning. Its... Read More.

With word the city's property values are up, Punta Gorda's City Council's looking into lowering its mill rate. They raised it last year by 0.5% in the face of public opposition, to 3.2462,... Read More.

Charlotte and DeSoto Counties are looking into whether or not it would make sense for Charlotte County's stray dogs and cats to be sent to DeSoto County. Charlotte County officials and the Animal... Read More.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct regional workshops to present information on the revised management plan and permitting guidelines for gopher tortoises. A workshop is scheduled in Charlotte County. The goal... Read More.