Author: WENG Newsroom

(PUNTA GORDA) Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives and the State Fire Marshal arrested Phillip George Mullin, 46, in connection with two mobile home fires Nov. 12 at the Peace River Fish Camp, off U.S. 17... Read More.

A number of Sun Coast business and civic leaders are returning home after a lobbying trip to the state capital. They've been in Tallahassee for three days to tout their ideas and needs in... Read More.

A new fire boat coming to help protect boaters and shore-dwellers in Charlotte County. The county Board of Commissioners voting to allocate funds for the vessel, which would serve Charlotte Harbor and Peace River.... Read More.

Republican Presidential candidates everywhere on the Sun Coast the last few days with the state primary now less than a week away. Rick Santorum Speaking in Punta Gorda this afternoon. Yesterday, Newt Gingrich spoke... Read More.

(PORT CHARLOTTE) The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is advising residents of fraudulent phone calls asking for donations to the Salvation Army. Officials say the Salvation Army does not participate in telephone solicitations. The... Read More.

Sarasota airport officials are hustling to replace the loss of AirTran flights next summer, a story we reported yesterday. Southwest Airlines saying its AirTran subsidiary will pull its flights from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in... Read More.

Just days from the Florida Republican Presidential primary, candidates from all sides are descending on the Sun Coast. RIck Santorum spoke in Venice last night. He'll appear at a rally at Laishley Park in... Read More.

A Charlotte County deputy thankful for his protective equipment today after being stabbed while answering a domestic disturbance call. Deputies arrested 53-year-old Dino Grosutti during the incident in the 300 block of Strasburg Drive... Read More.

If you live in some areas near Venice Municipal Airport you may experience increased aircraft noise for a few days. That's because a main runway is being closed down for repairs and maintenance. Airport... Read More.

A juvenile is back in custody after a short escape. Sarasota County law enforcement said 17 year old Everett Williams escaped custody yesterday afternoon as he was being processed at the Juvenile Assessment Center located... Read More.