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Updated: 14 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
During public comment at a Sarasota County School Board Meeting, a speaker verbally attacked Board Member Tom Edwards on Tuesday night for being gay.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Rick Adams
George Kruse hosts town hall meeting in Ellenton.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By John Scalzi
It will be even hotter today
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
School administrators at Heron Creak Middle School reached out to families to confirm that the school went on a lockdown after an alleged verbal threat.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
This will require road closures during repairs.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
The Mercedes drove past a patrol car and hit the officer head-on, flipping him over the vehicle
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Updated: 22 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County plans on closing its COVID-19 testing site that it has been operating on its main campus since the beginning of the year.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By The Associated Press
The proposal is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that a suspect wanted for several charges including burglary, theft of a fire arm and grand theft, was in Punta Gorda.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
Venice Avenue, from U.S. 41 Bypass to Grove Street will remain closed until further notice
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
March 31, 2023 is the last opportunity to pay 2022 Manatee County property taxes before interest, advertising charges and other late fees are assessed.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
There is an accident blocking traffic on US 301 and 63rd Avenue E at Manatee County in Bradenton.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:14 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Here’s a heads up for travelers heading to St. Armands Circle.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Man facing additional drug charges after allegedly stealing $20 in a Venice Shell station.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Fruitville and Tatum roads are expected to be closed for several hours
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:56 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Sarasota is No. 6, followed by Cape Coral and No. 7 and Orlando at No. 8
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:43 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
No typo here: It is the Bee Ridge Woman's Club
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:48 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Police say he tried to enter the club wearing a devil mask and carrying a handgun
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Manatee County hosted a public meeting for an upcoming roadway improvement project on Upper Manatee River Road, revealing their plans to the community.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
North Port Fire Rescue continues responding to brush fires popping up across the city.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
He faces up to 35 years in prison at a hearing scheduled for July 25.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Bob Harrigan
Expect the beautiful beach weather to stick around a while as we move toward the weekend. High pressure will hold firm not allowing any front to penetrate our area.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:00 AM EDT
|By John Scalzi
Even warmer today than yesterday
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Chang could face a maximum of 35 years in prison
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Monitoring is showing continued improvement
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The Mercedes drove past a patrol car and hit the officer head-on, flipping him over the vehicle
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:40 AM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Feld Entertainment, based in Palmetto, has revealed what audiences can expect
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:41 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Residents near bodies of water should be extra careful, experts say