Josh Taylor joined ABC 7 in the spring of 2002 as a photojournalist. Always on the street covering news stories, it was a natural move for Josh to take on his current position as a News Reporter. Josh has worked as a general assignment reporter at WRUF am850 in Gainesville where he focused on sports coverage, and as the beat reporter at WUFT covering Gator football and basketball.

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Mark Buehrle was tagged for a two-run homer in his Toronto debut, and the Baltimore Orioles beat a Blue Jays split squad 5-4 on Sunday.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The first of three presidential debates could help those still undecided in the race

VENICE, Fla. - Is it a code violation, or is the code violating constitutional rights? A Venice man says the city is infringing on his freedom of religion after they threaten to fine his home for a religious sign in the front yard.

Shane Roessiger says a small group of people come to his Venice home to pray. He was recently given a violation by the city for operating a house of worship. "The same exact people can come on Monday night and watch football or read a book and discuss a book, but I can't have those same people come to my house and share the bible."

That issue with the city has been put on hold.

Thursday, city code inspectors didn't mention the 20 foot cross in his front yard. However, they do have a problem with a small sign referencing a prayer hotline. "It doesn't matter if the sign said come in and pet my puppies. The sign would not be allowed. I am sure you could imagine what the town would look like if everyone decided they wanted to put whatever sign they wanted on the front lawns," says code inspector John Patek.

But there already are signs -- real estate, political, and others -- all around. Those are okay in the city's 30-year-old code. "If there were no signs allowed, then I would not put a sign up. But since everyone who feels like putting a sign up can," says Shane.

Help for struggling Veterans

SARASOTA - Junior punter Brian Kirsche booted his way onto the 2012 Class 2A All-State team, the only player from three Suncoast Class 2A teams to make the first team this year.

ABC 7 held our third annual Suncoast Lifestyle Expo at the Sarasota Bradenton Convention Center on January 12th, 2013.  Thousands of you came out and enjoyed free sampling from local restaurants and businesses, fun demonstrations and giveaways from more than 180 exhibitors. While you were there, many of you also took advantage of free health screenings and even free advice from experts in the financial and medical industries.

Religious Freedom. Something some faith based groups say is under attack.The Diocese of Venice and Epiphany Cathedral are talking politics these days.

All types of sea creatures continue to wash ashore in south Sarasota County.

NORTH PORT - Dozens of Democratic political signs are being damaged or stolen. One thief is even caught on tape.

Red tide remains spotty along the Suncoast. Some beaches riddled with dead fish Thursday are experiencing improved conditions Friday.

Dead sea creatures are washing ashore on parts of the Suncoast as part of a massive fish kill along Stump Pass in Englewood. It's something Fish and Wildlife officials say is the result of a large red tide bloom.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The organization put in place to protect water is seeing more cuts.

A five month long investigation into the death of a North Port woman and her young son is over

SARASOTA COUNTY - Thousands of Suncoast students are now attending charter schools. That number may be growing, with five more schools trying to get approval.

It' s the largest residential real estate development in the region since Lakewood Ranch.