Two Suncoast locals are trying to get people to support local restaurants who've taken a hard hit from the pandemic.

One out of every nine kids is approached by a predator online.And with the quarantine encouraging kids to go online, the anti-sex trafficking organization, Selah Freedom, is offering free online educational classes for parents and children.

Florida's 30 day 'stay-at-home' order in now in effect. This means residents are not supposed to leave their house unless it's for an essential reason.

Nurses at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton are speaking out about their working conditions amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41 roundabout project will now begin after the roundabout construction projects at Fruitville Road, 14th Street, and 10th Street are complete.

If you have upcoming travel plans, should you cancel them due to the Coronavirus? Officials from AAA say the decision is a personal one that must be made by the individual. Travelers, however, should be aware of travel advisories put out by the CDC.

A suncoast resident tells ABC 7 her daughter and grandson were quarantined Sunday after potentially being exposed to the Coronavirus.

This week, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged communities to prepare for the possibility of the Coronavirus becoming widespread in the U.S.

This week, the Public Charge Rule went into effect. The new rule deals with immigration and allows the government to deny green cards or visas to legal immigrants based on their income or if they use government assistance programs like Medicare or food stamps.

In the last eighteen months, the Town of Longboat Key has seen five fatalities from four separate accidents along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

The National Safety Council said 43% of American workers report that they are sleep deprived. So what can you do to get a better night’s sleep? A sleep expert said there are six changes people can make.

City of Sarasota Mayor, Jen Ahearn-Koch, said she's concerned with the congestion created by the three roundabout projects along U.S. 41 in the city.

The city of Sarasota and The Manatee Community Federal Credit Union will host an open house Thursday, February 20th to educate residents about the low-cost financial services available to them.

The help is offered in their library every Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Help will be available through April 14th. No appointments are necessary.

Shoppers can find some good deals this Presidents Day. Electronics, appliances, and mattresses are among some of the items with good discounts.

Valentine's Day is about celebrating the love and relationships people have with others in their life. But, what do you do if you have no one to celebrate with?

This comes after the Manatee County government donated 9-acres of land from The Powel Crosley Estate to the university.

Spring training has officially begun here on the Suncoast. The Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers reported to North Port on Wednesday. The rest of the players will arrive on Monday to begin training.

The National Retail Federation said Americans are expected to spend a record amount of money this year on Valentine's Day gifts.

February is American heart month. Every 37 seconds someone dies from heart disease and it's the number one killer for both men and women.

If you'd like to vote in the presidential preference primary, the registration deadline is quickly approaching.

Tax season is officially here. According to Turbo Tax there are some things people can do at home to save money on their taxes.

Drivers traveling from St. Armand's Circle to Sarasota may have noticed more traffic than usual.

Leaders from Manatee County School District are advocating for the state legislature to pass a bill that would allow technical colleges to offer associate's degrees in nursing.

The airport saw a record number of travelers in the month of December. Over 20,000 travelers flew to or from the airport, which is a 58% increase from the previous year.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is looking to hear what people in the community think of their newly revised expansion plans.

Florida Highway Patrol said they stopped about 1,000 drivers throughout the state just days after the new texting while driving law went into effect.

With it be being a new year, it's a great time to start developing smart financial habits.

According to U.S. News about 80% of Americans will give up on their New Year's resolutions by the second week of February.

Site work has begun for the new Sheraton Hotel in Palmetto.