Author: WENG Newsroom

The number of construction workers employed in November in Manatee and Sarasota Counties grew by 1,700 people compared to last year, an increase of 7 percent. Charlotte County's figures remained flat. Jon Mast, the... Read More.

One person died after a boat capsized on the Myakka River Thursday. A boater rescued two boys from a mangrove near Caloosa Drive in North Port around 1030 yesterday morning. A man who was... Read More.

One woman is behind bars after a drug bust in Venice yesterday. Police arrested 24-year old Marlena Anthony when they spotted unusual behavior on the North U.S. 41 Bypass. Inside her car, officers found... Read More.

The State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Floridians to get old and dry Christmas Trees out of their homes in a timely manner this week. At this point, many Christmas trees have been up... Read More.

New Florida laws going into effect in January 2019..Here are a few . Florida’s minimum-wage rate is increasing to $8.46 an hour and at least $5.44 an hour for tipped employees. Hospitals ... Read More.

Sarasota County officials confirmed this week that a pipe at a water treatment plant property burst a week ago today during heavy rains and spilled nearly a million gallons of untreated sewage and wastewater... Read More.

The developer of a proposed subdivision in Venice is petitioning the state for relief after the city council denied the planned development last month. The attorney for the Michigan-based developer is filing under the... Read More.

A man was arrested today after an investigation determined he shot his aunt's boyfriend during an argument. It happened near 7th Street Southwest and Ivan Avenue around 3 p.m on Christmas day. Deputies said... Read More.

An Englewood man dies weeks after a motorcycle crash. Glenn Weathers was riding on Dec. 8 into the intersection of State Road 776 and Coliseum Boulevard. Officers tell reporters that’s when a vehicle traveling... Read More.

There's a workshop coming up in the new year for the public to weigh in on Sarasota County charging to park at Siesta Key beaches. The county commission is expected to reach a decision... Read More.