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Updated: 7 hours ago
|By ABC7 Staff
Oct. 1 marked the restarting of student loan repayments.
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Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation has approved Hurricane Idalia premium relief for Florida KidCare member families.
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Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:47 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The new regulations for the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park go into effect on Oct. 1. Part of those regulations include a no-cost, annual educational course requirement and gear restrictions that apply to all anglers fishing in the park.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:01 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
ABC7 talks with Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute.
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Sarasota County was notified by FEMA that Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be established to provide information on disaster assistance following Hurricane Idalia.
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:36 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
David Chang was sentenced last month in the death of 13-year-old Lilly Glaubach.
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Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:39 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Four individuals were arrested on various charges.
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Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Families must reapply every school year for benefits to continue.
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Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:52 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Two job fairs are scheduled
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Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
ABC7 and Florida Power & Light hosted the Energy Savings Phone Bank where experts took calls to share how small changes can yield big savings.
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Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:37 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
arasota County Sheriff’s Office’s Teen Driver Challenge begins on September 16.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia are being asked to complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 1:35 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Check your schedule!
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:40 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Florida’s last “disaster preparedness” tax holiday will end Sept. 8.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The Florida Department of Health has issued a countywide precuationary swim advisory for Manatee County beaches until test results are available on Sept. 5.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:46 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Manatee County’s 311 line has been understandably tied up following Hurricane Idalia.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Jim Turner
President Joe Biden on Thursday approved a federal disaster declaration to help state and local recovery efforts after the Category 3 Hurricane Idalia slammed into North Florida’s Big Bend region and caused widespread damage.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Your local Publix is likely about to close very soon.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
As the state prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia, counties across the area are issuing mandatory and voluntary evacuations.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
What an amazing idea!
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By News Service of Florida
Retailers hope Floridians will stock up on storm supplies during an upcoming sales-tax “holiday,” particularly as the increasingly active hurricane season could bring a storm toward the state by the end of next week.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Friends have put together a GoFundMe for Mac and the devastating property loss faced due to the wildfires in Hawaii.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Rep. Greg Steube of Sarasota announced Friday that he has filed articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 1:47 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
School on the Suncoast starts in Manatee and Sarasota Thursday, Aug. 10. Students are going to be heading back in droves and police and deputies all around the Suncoast are reminding drivers to slow down and be extra aware when driving around town and through school zones.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Kiwis sold in multiple U.S. states are being recalled because of a potential listeria contamination.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT
|By Bryanna Imel
The 2023 Florida Python Challenge began Friday with more than 840 participants registered from across Florida, the U.S. and the world.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 2:37 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The Suncoast is under another heat wave and water temperatures are higher than normal.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 9:32 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Florida retailers hope for a boost to summer sales with the start Monday of a back-to-school sales tax “holiday.”
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
|By Melissa Ratliff
Here in the Suncoast, bromeliads are a colorful addition to many landscapes. Their bright colors make them a favorite of residents and city landscapers.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 1:41 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
There are seven confirmed cases of Malaria reported in Sarasota County, researchers at the University of South Florida are urging health officials to use a global dashboard.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The new Gulf Island Ferry Service in Manatee County is set to start soon in Cortez.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
A group from the Suncoast is now working to help those in need in Ukraine.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The School District of Manatee County is holding several job fairs across the month of July to hire for a variety of positions.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The North Port Police Department is offering a free “Women’s Safety and Security Class.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Become a Florida Friendly Angler today through a free online course perfect for anyone who enjoys saltwater fishing and wants to learn more about what they can do to help conserve Florida’s marine resources.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Attorney General Ashley Moody is releasing a new Scams at a Glance resource to help Floridians avoid online shopping scams.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 2:22 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Affected by Hurricane Ian and need help recovering? FEMA wants to help.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 3:48 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
As of July 1, Florida law no longer recognizes classes of driver’s licenses from five states as part of sweeping anti-illegal immigration legislation.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Sarasota County held a job fair Wednesday to hire for all sorts of positions.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Happy Fourth of July
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Jordan Litwiller
The Supreme Court dealt a major blow to President Joe Biden Friday, striking down his student loan forgiveness plan.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 3:01 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
“Constitutional carry” goes into effect on July 1, allowing Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a government-issued permit.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The Sarasota Grand Prix and Bayfront Fireworks show is quickly approaching.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 12:48 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
It’s going to be a busy travel time with the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 2:12 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The deadline for small business owners impacted by Hurricane Ian is approaching.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
If you’re looking for some inexpensive things to do this summer, check out “What is Free in Manatee.”
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
CoolToday Park is hosting a special event on June 18 for Father’s Day where dads will have the opportunity to play catch on the field with their kids before the movie begins.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Larry Phillips
A Manatee County woman has found herself in a tough spot. She has to leave her home, but she can’t take her dogs with her.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series returns this Friday.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 2:46 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
As people continue to fight back against robocalls and scam calls, the FCC has some tips to make sure you aren’t getting tricked.