For the past few days the rain chances have gone up a bit and the showers started early near the coast and then moved inland and became stronger and more numerous in the afternoon.

All this summer it seems we have been dealing with heat advisories and lack of cooling storms in the afternoon to cool things down near the coast.

During National Stop On Red Week advocates on the Suncoast raise awareness of the importance on stopping at red lights.

Masks are still the primary way of protection from spreading COVID-19, but now doctors say if you can, you should also be protecting your eyes, like wearing a face shield. Especially if you’re in the healthcare field, a first responder or in places with close, consistent exposure like in schools.

An Amber Alert has been issued for a newborn boy out of Broward County.

As of right now, Florida does not cover teachers until workers compensation. The Florida Education Association has petitioned the state to extend coverage under workers comp to include teachers for coronavirus, but unless that happens, teachers will have to use their own sick leave.

The City of Venice is now a step closer to making masks mandatory.

Primary Elections will be different this year due to Coronavirus concerns.