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An email sent to parents last night said deputies were investigating an alleged threat.

The last day residents can bring their stormThe last day residents can bring their storm-related debris to the Charlotte County storm debris drop-off locations is Saturday, Feb 11. -related debris to the Charlotte County storm debris drop-off locations is Saturday, Feb 11.

Deputies stopped Joyce when he ran a red light.

The School Board of Manatee County is asking for parents, employees and the public in the district to provide input on the search for the school’s next superintendent.

Police now say 60 shots were fired during the robbery attempt.

Roofing company repairing damaged roof at no charge for Port Charlotte man battling cancer.

Conditions are once again ripe for some patchy fog to start the day on Thursday. We will see some fog up until about 8 a.m. or 9 and then the fog will lift and mostly sunny skies

There was an increased police presence at a Venice school Wednesday after a brief altercation.

As Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his “Framework for Freedom” budget with money going to transportation and infrastructure, the Suncoast is looking forward to more road projects coming soon.

The Florida Department of Transportation has announced lane closures for the US 41/Gulfstream roundabout.

The Florida Commission on Ethics has submitted its recommendation for censure against Vanessa Baugh to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A Tampa man has won a $1 million prize from the Powerball drawing held on Oct. 10, 2022.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for upcoming fiscal Year in Florida.

The man tried to cross U.S. 41 at about 9:30 p.m.

FDOT holds meeting on proposed new Cortez Bridge.

Police say more than 50 rounds were fired at a home on 10th Avenue West.

It doesn’t get much better than this for early February. Since Sunday we have had beautiful beach weather with highs in the mid to upper 70s at the beach and into the low to mid 80s east of I-75. We can expect to see that continue through Thursday with the only downside being some patchy morning fog which

The New College Board of Trustees has voted to terminate the contract of President Patricia Okker.

A parent described how she was met with mixed messages and inaction for weeks.

Sarasota Police are responding to the scene after a car crashed into a structure.

Two newly appointed -- and politically conservative -- trustees have caused particular alarm on campus.

Police in Lakeland say that they believe they have found the vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting Monday that injured 11 people.

He sold crystal meth to a confidential source in Bradenton.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference this morning at State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota.

Welch said the plan should keep the Rays in St. Petersburg for the long term.

Repairs on spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte to get underway immediately.

Sarasota Police Department is asking the suspects responsible for the death of two pedestrians from two different hit-and-runs to come forward.

With a large area of high pressure centered over Florida we can expect to see more of the same on Tuesday with generally clear skies and warm weather.

The two face multiple felony charges over the incident.

Couples must pre-register by Feb. 7.