Author: WENG Newsroom

A local doctor was killed Friday night in a boating crash in Fort Myers.Investigators believe the man, identified as 51-year-old Omar Benitez, was ejected from his boat when he crashed into mangroves on Hendry... Read More.

A North Port man was arrested Friday after he allegedly tried to solicit one of his own friends' kids for sex. Police say a boy from the neighborhood went to James Campbell's home to... Read More.

Two people wanted in connection with a series of thefts across the southeast were arrested in Crescent City and Bradenton on Friday. Police say James Lilly pawned stolen items in Florida, Georgia, and South... Read More.

With the time change over the weekend, the North Port Fire Department is urging people to change batteries in their smoke detectors. The warning also comes after a house fire on Thursday. They say... Read More.

After nearly a year, troopers arrested a woman they say is responsible for a faal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The accident happened in March of 2018. Troopers say 50-year-old Tara Berbit was traveling... Read More.

James Lilly of Sarasota and an unknown suspect are accused of a crime spree across the South over the last two months, including the theft of a trailer with construction equipment from a site... Read More.

A longtime city council member is now running to be the next mayor of Venice. 76-year old Bob Daniels announced his candidacy late last month. Even after nine years on the council, he can... Read More.

A North Port couple is facing charges after more than a dozen pets were found inside a Venice motel room. A month-long investigation into an alleged animal training business led to the Wednesday arrests... Read More.

Legislation that would require all Florida public high schools to offer elective courses on the study of the Bible won approval today in a House committee but still faces many hurdles and constitutional questions... Read More.

A high speed chase happened in Port Charlotte this morning. Melissa King, 41, was arrested after leading deputies on a chase after being stopped on Komo Street. King got into one car crash during... Read More.