Governor Ron DeSantis announced new measures to help with the influx of applications for unemployment benefits. On the Suncoast, some residents are still having issues with filing for unemployment.

The CDC recommended using masks to help fight the spread of Coronavirus. But do you know how to wear your mask correctly?

In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, with support groups for substance or alcohol abuse are still there for those who need it.

A Suncoast family has found a unique and fun way to have "family dinner" while practicing social distancing and supporting local restaurants.

The Department of Economic Opportunity says they have received more than 300,000 unemployment applications but there still thousands more who haven't filed their application.

The Suncoast Science Center is creating protective gear for healthcare workers that are not working in hospitals or medical centers.

68-year-old Tom Sheehan dies from Coronavirus

Sarasota Honey Company is bringing together Suncoast farmers and vendors through their virtual farmer's market called the “Victory Market”.

According to the non-profit organization, they have seen a 600 percent increase in the last week and the mobile pantry sites have doubled in the number of people who need food.

A tool and equipment company has made the decision to donate their entire supply of medical protective equipment to local hospitals that are helping with the fight against Coronavirus.

F3 Suncoast decided to buy all the remaining Girl Scout cookies from a local Girl Scout group that couldn’t sell their cookies.

People are still gathering at the beach, even though the beaches are closed. This is to help keep crowds from forming in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic. But why are people still gathering?

Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner today announced emergency changes to polling place locations for 15 precincts for the Tuesday, March 17 presidential preference primary, due to concerns about the impact that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) could have on election day operations.

At least 2,500 people are expected to take part in the triathlon and a thousand of them are athletes. Even though other venues and events have been canceled, these here at Nathan Benderson Park will go on as planned.

North Port Police say around 3:45am Saturday, officers were called to the interstate on reports a man had been shot while driving southbound between mile marker 182 (Sumter Boulevard) and mile marker 179 (Toledo Blade Boulevard).

The Limelight District is an area that consists of businesses north of Fruitville down Lime Avenue through 12th street. Included in the district is JDub’s Brewery, Music Compound, Brant’s Bookshop, Burgess Signs, Ed Smith Stadium, The Humane Society, Jon F. Swift Construction, and Speed Pro Imaging.

Police say that I-75 has fully reopened in North Port.

This upcoming Saturday is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Sarasota and Manatee County School Districts both released statements to let parents know they are working diligently with public officials to keep students safe from any sickness. They want parents to make sure they stay informed with correct information.

A Suncoast gym is helping a non-profit with one “lift” at a time.

Due to the traffic closures on Longboat Key for the arrival of Vice president, Mike Pence. Many local businesses on the island are affected. Some business had to close early and make arrangements for their customers

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is using Virtual Reality Technology to help with the construction of the the new SMH-Venice Hospital.

The Sarasota community spent their Sunday afternoon reflecting and remembering those who died for freedom.

The group is specifically for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, which is considered the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

The organization wanted to equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting and continue to carry out Scouting’s mission for years to come.

The team has been around more than 25 years. It first started in Nokomis at the Ice Chateau Skating Rink and has moved around to different skating rinks all over the Suncoast.

This golfing tournament is a qualifier for the PGA Tour, the Korn Ferry Tour. The winner of the Suncoast Classic could be a step closer to a PGA Tour.

In the proposal in the Florida House, New College of Florida would become an extension of Florida State University and Florida Polytechnic University would become a part of the University of Florida instead of being independently-accredited schools.

New Pedestrian Managers, or crossing guards, will be in St Armands Circle on March 13th through April 19th. City officials say that’s when pedestrian and car traffic is high because of peak tourist season.

The 10-pound bird was not able to fly and after an X-ray it was found a broken wing was the issue. According to the Wildlife Inc, the eagle is a female and was possibly hurt in a fight with another eagle.