The countywide recreational burn ban in Sarasota County has been lifted. Fire Chief Michael Regnier lifted the ban yesterday that had been in place since April 21st. When the ban was announced, Regnier said... Read More.

The fired Punta Gorda police officer who shot and killed an elderly woman during a citizens' academy...now wants the police pension board to pay for his disability pay. Lee Coel still faces manslaughter charges... Read More.

A Charlotte County man who was convicted in the murder of a 7-11 convenience store clerk in Punta Gorda wants a retrial. An attorney filed a motion on behalf of Michael Russo who was found... Read More.

Florida is cracking down on those found in possession of fentanyl. Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed a bill that creates tougher penalties involving the drug or derivatives of the drug. One part of the legislation... Read More.

The Atlanta Braves' new planned spring training complex in North Port will bring a significant economic windfall to the state, according to a new report. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports the West Villages... Read More.

A four-year-old girl fell into a pool Tuesday afternoon, but was last listed as conscious and alert after a scary situation in Venice. Emergency fire personnel arrived at 908 Villas Drive about 4:15p and... Read More.

WENG brought you a story on Tuesday regarding a man who was found unresponsive at the Walmart at 17000 Tamiami Trail in North Port. New details have come out about the man, who apparently... Read More.

Punta Gorda Airport saw an 11 percent increase in passengers in May compared to the year before. More than 97,000 people passed through the airport last month, putting the year-to-date total at more than... Read More.