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Homeowners upset at plan to convert golf course into homes

Ray Collins

SARASOTA COUNTY - Realtors say it's another sign of the housing market making a comeback -- but not everyone is pleased about plans to close one of the oldest public golf courses in the area.

Deputies: Woman bites boyfriend's penis for not having sex

BRADENTON, FL.  A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.

Catholic priest gets life for having sex with boy

SARASOTA COUNTY - A Catholic priest will spend the rest of his life in prison for having sex with a 14-year-old boy.

Sheriff: Man fired shotgun in possible road rage incident

**UPDATE**  The Sarasota Sheriff's Office reports they located the driver involved in this incident around 11pm Tuesday, and were interviewing the person.  The investigation continues.

Live video: Coverage of devastating tornado in Oklahoma City

Stream courtesy KFOR in Oklahoma City.

Homeless man killed while crossing U.S. 41 in Sarasota

SARASOTA - The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is currently investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on May 17, 2013 at approximately 9:30 PM U.S. 41 and Arlington St.

Couple charged with Child Neglect after 3-year-old's death

SARASOTA - A Sarasota couple was arrested Monday after investigators say a 3-year-old girl suffered massive internal injuries while in their care, leading to the girl's death.

FBI agent fatally shoots man in Orlando

The Associated Press

UPDATE - WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.

1 person shot after fights break out in Newtown

SARASOTA - The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place in front of Dredd Mart in the 1900 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Englewood 18-year-old arrested on child porn charges

ENGLEWOOD, FL. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and Englewood man on child pornography charges.

Video of man jumping on manatee investigated

The Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Wildlife officials are investigating an online video that shows a man jumping on two manatees.

Lightning strikes cause small fires across the Suncoast

SARASOTA COUNTY – Severe storms brought lightning strikes and hail across the Suncoast Monday afternoon, causing at least three fires in Sarasota County.

Manatee sheriff’s lieutenant arrested on child molestation charges

BRADENTON, FL. – A Manatee County Sheriff’s lieutenant has been charged with Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on a Child.

Nightlife teen center forced to move

Ray Collins

SARASOTA - A popular teen center in Sarasota is being forced to move. After five years operating out of a former sports bar, 'Nightlife' is looking for a new location.

Lawyer cries foul over incident at restaurant

Brandon Daniels says he feels discriminated against after an incident at Daiquiri Deck on Siesta Key.

Family of missing Bradenton soldier wants answers

BRADENTON, FL. - Heartache and worry for a Bradenton family.  Their son, a US Army soldier  and combat veteran has been missing for 45 days.

Scientists want reports of whale shark sightings

The Associated Press

SARASOTA COUNTY - The world's biggest fish has been spotted in Suncoast waters, and now experts at Mote Marine Laboratory need your help to spot the whale shark again.

Police: Bradenton man stabbed wife to death

BRADENTON - Police are investigating a fatal domestic stabbing and possible attempted suicide at a Bradenton home Wednesday night.

Rally planned for Manatee teachers

Tracey Moynihan-Rosa worries about the state of her kids' education.

Amazing Men of ABC 7: John Scalzi

SARASOTA - All this month we've been giving you a more personal side of the men you see on TV here every day on ABC 7. Now we're getting to know a little more about the always charismatic morning meterologist, John Scalzi.

Newly elected Commissioner goes after local entrepreneur in interview

Appearing on The Wrecking Crew radio show, Susan Chapman had some choice words for Jesse Biter.

Nearly 300 Manatee School positions to be cut

BRADENTON - More teachers are facing the chopping block in Manatee County. Superintendent Rick Mills laid out his financial recovery plan Monday, which includes the elimination of 282 positions within the district.

One man is critical after being stabbed Sunday afternoon

BRADENTON - Manatee County authorities are investigating a stabbing that occurred Sunday around 5pm on the 12000 block Lavender Loop in Bradenton.

Venice High baseball: champs on and off the field

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The Venice High School baseball team won its second straight state championship over the weekend, beating Haines City 14-4.  Monday we talked to the man in charge, who says the success starts off the field from players and the community.

Locked safe found near Peace River

CHARLOTTE COUNTY -Investigators are looking to locate the owner of a safe that was found near the Peace River earlier this week.

Official Suncoast Forecast (Click here for more)

Front to move through Friday

Bob Harrigan - Not much chance for rain.

Explore SRQ helps students get hands-on experiences

SARASOTA - The Suncoast is rich in cultural and environmental resources. Yet thousands of Suncoast children have never visited an aquarium, toured a museum, watched a play, or explored a nature preserve. Recent budget cuts eliminated money for school field trips, but the Sarasota Educatio…

Central High School on chopping block

MANATEE COUNTY - Among the casualties of the massive budget cuts in the Manatee County School District is Central High School.

Suncoast road is a sandhill crane danger zone

SARASOTA - The Suncoast has long been considered a haven for birds of all types.  But during season, thousands can be spotted walking along area roadways, where a distracted driver could be the difference between life and death for many of those exotic species.

Local Red Cross helping with donations for tornado victims

It's sure to be a long recovery for those impacted by the tornado, but officials with the Red Cross say you can help with the relief efforts.

School district announces job cuts via Robo-call

BRADENTON, Fla. - Manatee County school employees who are sweating out the future of their jobs got unwelcome news Wednesday….in an unwelcome way.

Sports stars come out to battle cancer at Vitale gala

SARASOTA, Fla. - More than 800 people, including many professional athletes and coaches, came out to the Sarasota Ritz Carlton Friday night for the 8th annual Dick Vitale gala.

Nursing home facing fines after mishandling resident's death

BRADENTON - A Bradenton nursing home is facing fines accused of mishandling the death of a resident.  It happened as Casa Mora Rehabilitation and Extended Care on 59th Street West. 

Steps taken for new Sheriff's headquarters

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Sarasota County commissioners approve a plan which could result in a new multi-million dollar headquarters for the Sheriff's Office.

Manatee District tops state percentages in FCAT retakes

BRADENTON, FL. - Manatee District 12th graders retaking the FCAT’s topped statewide percentages when it comes to scoring high enough to qualify for graduation.

Amazing Women of the Suncoast: Julie Rohr

SARASOTA - Each Monday, we pay tribute to an amazing Suncoast woman who's accomplished great things for her community while overcoming difficult personal obstacles. Our amazing woman this week is Julie Rohr, principal and music director of the Julie Rohr Academy.

2 teens arrested for beating at Siesta Key Beach

SIESTA KEY, FL. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 2 teens for beating a third teen at Siesta Key beach.

Venice Indians repeat as state baseball champs

FT. MYERS, Fla.  - The Venice Indians baseball team cruised to a 2nd straight Class 7A championship Saturday at JetBlue Park in Ft. Myers.

Martin County High School teacher fired over modeling photos

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. - A Martin County High School teacher who had planned to resign at the end of the school year said she was asked to leave a month early.

FEMA's 'Waffle House Index' Rates Moore, Oklahoma, At Disaster Level Yellow

Moore, Okla., is currently running at Waffle House Index Level Yellow, and that’s not a joke. Craig Fugate, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has created his own

Two arrested for convenience store armed robbery

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. - Charlotte County detectives were able to gather the evidence needed to arrest two Rotonda West men in connection with the Tuesday night armed robbery of Barracuda Bill’s Mobil convenience store as well as an occupied residential burglary.