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Local News

Major road construction project in Holmes Beach that's been going on for six months winding down.

Major road construction project on Holmes Beach coming to an end soon

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Rick Adams
Major road construction project has been going on for six months.

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Recent Suncoast sunset

Weak cold front to bring minor changes Weds.

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Bob Harrigan
It has been unseasonably warm lately with warm and muggy conditions persisting on a south to southwest wind. This pattern will continue on Tuesday

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Kacey's Seafood reopens

Kacey’s Seafood & More reopens after crash

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
Kacey’s Seafood & More opened up its doors to customers at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

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The Bradenton Police Department continues to investigate a homicide the occurred Sunday night...

Crime Stoppers reward increased for information in homicide

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
Manatee County Crime Stoppers is increasing the reward for information sought in connection with a recent homicide.

State

DeSantis quickly signs voucher expansion

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Ryan Dailey
Calling the measure a “game changer,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday quickly signed a massive expansion of Florida’s school-voucher programs, while Democrats and other opponents continued to warn about the potential costs of the plan.

Local News

Local group expresses concern over Lakewood Ranch rezone

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
Sarasota County has announced detailed plans to do some rezoning within the Lakewood Ranch community and some individuals are organizing to express concern.

Local News

SRQ breaks ground on new 5-gate terminal expansion

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to celebrate it’s newest developments.

Local News

Pinellas plastic surgeon charged with murder in connection with missing lawyer

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
A Pinellas County plastic surgeon has been charged with murder in connection with an attorney who went missing recently.

State

Ocala man arrested for raping child under age of 12

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ryan Wyatt Turbeville
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on capital sex battery charges for raping a child under the age of 12 multiple times

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Sheriff: Man who fled traffic stop shoots officer in Jacksonville

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The suspect was armed with a semiautomatic rifle
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

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Motorcyclist dies after Manatee crash

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and later died

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North Port residents invited to meet with city staff

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
It's the next in a series of community engagement and discussion sessions

Local News

Boat ‘turn-in’ program aims to keep derelict boats out of Suncoast waterways

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brendan Mackey
The hope is to make it easier -- and cheaper -- to get rid of a boat before it’s too late

Local News

Teen babysitter gave 1-year-old marijuana, Pinellas deputies say

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
A video shows the teen placing the marijuana cigarette in the child’s mouth, who inhales

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Gas prices dip 9 cents statewide, AAA says

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
Retail prices averaged $3.37 per gallon on Sunday

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Hot all week but with lower humidity in a few days

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By John Scalzi
Hot this week

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Bicyclist injured trying to cross U.S. 41

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The driver swerved to avoid the bicyclist but could not prevent a collision, troopers say

Forecast

The heat goes on this week!

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 5:48 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
The heat rules the coming workweek. The only difference in the days ahead will be lower humidity mid-week

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Warm, Breezy, and a little humid Saturday

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:51 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
Winds will switch to the north Wednesday, taking our dew points back to the 50s for a drier feel to the air

Local News

4500 homes most likely will be built on 2300 acres in Eastern Manatee County following county commissioner approval of changes to comprehensive plan

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:16 PM EDT
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By Rick Adams
Green light given for massive developments in Manatee County.

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Warm weather for the weekend

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Bob Harrigan
A strong cold front which is producing rough weather over the deep south will weaken as it pushes our way on Saturday. This front will never make it through our area but will bring the winds up a bit on Saturday

Local News

Florida Legislature moving quickly on DeSantis priorities

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
From expanding gun rights to going after “woke” investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis conservative-pleasing policy successes as he prepares to launch a presidential campaign.

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Tentative reopening announced for Warm Mineral Springs

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Passholders will get an extension.

State

FWC issues ‘manatees on the move’ warning

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
It’s spring and now that the weather is warmer, manatees are starting to leave their cozy winter refuges.

State

Affordable Housing Plan Gets Final Approval

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Jim Turner
With approval Friday from the Florida House, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Local News

Southern Manatee Fire on scene at fire in Bradenton

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue responded to an apartment fire in Bradenton.

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‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ returns

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Feld Entertainment announced the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show will be returning with a 2023 North American Tour.

Top Story

Manatee County road projects, land developments coming to the Suncoast

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Manatee County Commissioners have been researching and talking with affected communities as they work to prepare for major construction projects and land developments over the course of several years.

National

Florida teen gets life in prison for killing young classmate

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:20 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Aiden Fucci was 14 when he stabbed 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey more than a hundred times on Mother’s Day in 2021.

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Palmetto man charged in homeless camp murder

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
It happened March 14

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Lawsuit challenges Florida ban on gender-affirming care

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:03 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The lawsuit claims the ban violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution

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Suncoast forecast on track for warm, dry days with afternoon sea breezes

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:55 AM EDT
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By John Scalzi
More warm weather on tap

Local News

Affordable housing could soon be coming to 18 acres of land in Englewood

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Rick Adams
More affordable housing coming to Englewood.

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Near record highs expected on Friday

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:58 PM EDT
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By Bob Harrigan
After a chilly start to this week with lows in the mid 40s on Monday the weather has done a 180 degree swing with several record highs set or tied today.

Top Story

City of North Port Fire Chief placed on paid leave

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
The City of North Port confirms that its fire chief has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Local News

Man charged in crash that killed 3 in Englewood

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
A Sarasota man has been charged with vehicular homicide, DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage in connection with a Sept. 2022 crash that killed three women.

Local News

Marina Park boat ramp access impacted by temporary offloading site for Ian debris

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Heads up!

Local News

‘More Too Life’ to hold 2nd annual ‘Healing Through Art’ event

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
After the success of last year’s event, More Too Life has announced a second “Healing Through Art” event.

Top Story

Endangered status sought for gopher tortoise in four states

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The gopher tortoise is not listed as endangered or threatened in Florida

Local News

Daughter holds wedding at senior care facility to include mother

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:04 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
This is so sweet!

Traffic

New to town? City of Sarasota shares roundabout education for drivers

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
There are some rules you need to know.

State

Trial delayed for man accused of threatening mass shooting at FSU

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:46 PM EDT
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By Julie Montanaro
A man accused of threatening a mass shooting at FSU will now be tried in June.

Traffic

WATCH: Road rage crash caught on camera

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a green Toyota sedan that was caught on dash cam cutting off a dump truck.

Top Story

Sarasota County lifts red tide advisories

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
There are no advisories in place for any beaches in Sarasota County at this time

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Tree workshops, giveaways set for Arbor Day in Sarasota County

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:27 AM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Participants can walk away with a native tree sapling

Local News

Federal disaster funds now available for rural Suncoast residents

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
People may apply to receive up to $40,675 directly from USDA to repair their homes

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Booker Middle math teacher named Chalkboard Champion

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Louise Viverito teaches eighth grade math

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Person of interest in Bradenton homicide is found

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:12 AM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Police said Phillips is not considered a suspect

Top Story

Today will be the warmest day of the work week

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:51 AM EDT
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By John Scalzi
It will be even hotter today

Top Story

Sarasota County School Board Member walks out after being verbally attacked

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:57 PM EDT
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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.
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