Author: WENG Newsroom

Deputies in the Englewood area found an ATV that had been hot-wired behind a vacant house in the area of Jennifer Drive and Claggett Avenue early this morning. While on patrol, deputies saw... Read More.

Sarasota County residents and visitors are invited to join the fun during the World Oceans Day Family Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. This... Read More.

North Port city officials have changed their minds again and say they will try to buy out Sarasota County's half-interest in the Warm Mineral Springs, and unilaterally negotiate a new lease with the concessionaire... Read More.

CCSO is in the middle of ‘Operation Parkside,’ which runs through June 9th. A department spokesperson says they're targeting the Parkside area, to deter criminal activities. During this 17-day operation, the Sheriff’s... Read More.

(Port Charlotte) The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Attempted Armed Robbery that occurred Tuesday evening at the Dollar General Store, located at 4300 Kings Highway in Port Charlotte. At about 7:30 pm... Read More.

(PUNTA GORDA) The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 62 year old man who was reported missing from the Punta Gorda area last Friday. Tyrone W. Sessoms, 62, was last seen at... Read More.

A new study conducted by AAA shows a majority of residents would wait until a category three hurricane to evacuate. The same study also shows that one in six residents would ignore all hurricane... Read More.

Lt. Dale Couch has resigned his job at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, just hours after a judge set his bond on charges of child molestation. Couch was arrested last Thursday after being... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man, arrested early Saturday morning on charges related to both buying and selling controlled substances, swallowed what he thought was an oxycodone pill he had just purchased from undercover detectives. ... Read More.

Veterans and patriotic groups in Englewood gatherered Memorial Day to remember the fallen and honor their sacrifice in a unique way. After a service complete with the laying of a memorial wreath, a 21-gun salute... Read More.