The Question of Guns on Campus
In a move that could refuel a long-running debate, legislation has one again been proposed that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on college and university campuses.
Author: WENG Newsroom
DeSantis Suspends Broward County Sheriff
Quickly using his power, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday suspended embattled Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, accusing the law enforcement chief of "neglect of duty" and "incompetence" related to the mass shooting at Marjory... Read More.
Sarasota Republican Named New Head of State GOP
A Sarasota Republican has been named the new state party chair.State Sen. Joe Gruters had the backing of newly elected Gov. Ron DeSantis and also served as the co-chair of Trump’s Florida campaign... Read More.
Venice Fire Dept. Pushing to Take Over EMS Service from County
The Venice Fire Department is pushing to take over EMS service from the county within city limits.At a workshop late last week, Fire Chief Shawn Carvey showed data that showed fire crews got... Read More.
PGD, Allegiant See Record Passenger Numbers in 2018
Allegiant Air's total passenger count was up nearly 12 percent in 2018.The sole passenger carrier at Punta Gorda Airport carried 1.1M passengers in December, up less than a percent from December of 2017.... Read More.
Miami International Closes Terminal
Miami International Airport will close a terminal early for three days because of a shortage of Transportation Security Administration screeners. The security checkpoints in terminal G will be closed after 1 p.m. on Saturday,... Read More.
The Groveland Four Pardoned
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the independently elected Cabinet granted a pardon to four African-American men accused of raping a white woman almost 70 years ago.
The posthumous pardons were granted today for the men... Read More.
Sarasota Couple Charged, Caught Trying to Sell Items Stolen from Siesta Key Robbery
A Sarasota couple whom police say stole items from an unlocked car in Siesta Key is behind bars.Police say 34-year old Jonah and 29-year old Micah Kimber tried to pawn a stolen bicycle,... Read More.
New Traffic Signals Going Up In North Port’s West Villages
With just about three months to go until the Atlanta Braves play their first game at their new spring training facility in North Port, a new traffic signal went up this week.The signal... Read More.
North Port Police Looking for Man who Tore up Golf Course
Police in North Port are looking for the person who tore up one of the holes at the Heron Creek Golf and Country Club. It happened between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The driver... Read More.