Author: WENG Newsroom

A Port Charlotte man and two Charlotte County Jail inmates have been charged with conspiracy and introduction of contraband into the County Jail after detectives intercepted an attempt to drop off drugs. CCSO... Read More.

Summer hours are now in effect for Sarasota County's Beach Lifeguard-protected beaches. Hours lifeguards are present as of Satruday are 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. daily. The extended hours will run through Labor Day... Read More.

Charlotte County Animal Control has issued a 30-day rabies alert after a dog was exposed to a bat that tested positive for rabies. The rabies alert covers Studio Avenue, Hillsborough Boulevard, Liberto Street,... Read More.

The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit staff will provide free and low-cost health services at 11 sites around the county during June. The Elsie Quirk Library at 100... Read More.

Sarasota County's Beach Lifeguard operational hours will be extended on all guarded beaches beginning Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. daily. The extended hours will run through Labor Day Weekend. Sarasota... Read More.

The National Climate Prediction Center says this years' hurricane season brings with it a 70% chance of up to 20 named storms, as many as 11 of them hurricanes. The Herald-Tribune reports... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man called CCSO yesterday reporting the discovery of what appeared to be illegal drugs. Deputies say Rodney Hobbs reported finding a black bag in front of his home, with... Read More.

The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce announced the acts for the Jazz and Wine Festival that will take place February 22 and 23, 2014 in Laishley Park. Chamber President John Wright says Mindi Abair... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to help crack down on vehicle burglaries – a crime of opportunity that can be stopped in a few simple steps. It takes less than a minute... Read More.

Officials with the Charlotte County Public Schools say the just concluded legislative session, was "education friendly." Mike Riley, Community Liaison with Charlotte County Public Schools says one good note from the legislative session was... Read More.