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In the aftermath of Gabby Petito's tragic death, one of the defendants, Steven Bertolino, is considering a settlement with the Petito family. Bertolino, who had represented Brian Laundrie's parents in 2021, when Brian returned... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – In celebration of the Sept. 24-30 “Take a Child Outside Week,” Sarasota County is offering an array of free events to help children and families explore and connect with nature. From a... Read More.

In 2021, two-thirds of drunk-driving crashes involved a driver who had a Blood Alcohol Concentration, or BAC, of .15 g/dL or higher. A BAC of .08 or higher is considered drunk driving in all... Read More.

Englewood Pioneer Day Parade is back for its 65th season and  is set to kick off on Monday, September 4th. WENG Radio will provide live coverage. Ken Birdsong will bring you all the live... Read More.

Double Murder In North Port Two individuals in a North Port home on Mallicoat Road were killed late Thursday. The suspect, Dima Tower, 21, led police on a chase on Interstate 75 before crashing near... Read More.

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Hurricane Idalia recovery updates. Charlotte County Emergency Management The U.S. 41 bridges over the Peace River in Punta Gorda have reopened as well as the Beach Road causeway leading to Manasota Key. Storm surge, high tides and... Read More.

Hurricane Idalia Aftermath: Southwest Florida Urges Caution As Flooding A Problem In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia's impact, first responders across Southwest Florida are emphasizing the need for caution  assisting affected individuals. In Sarasota County,... Read More.

Englewood Water District 7AM Updated -- Some of our critical infrastructure is currently without power and is operating on generator power only. Crews have been working throughout the night to minimize any disruptions to service during... Read More.

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