The statewide COVID-19 positivity rate creeped back over 10% Wednesday, with reported rates of 9.86% and 6.58 for Manatee and Sarasota Counties respectively.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado sighting about nine miles east of Florida A&M University. There are also reported debris near Tallahassee Community College, and damage has been reported at the Tallahassee International Airport, according to NWS.
Warm moist air has moved into the Suncoast on southerly winds in advance of a cold front. This along with mainly clear skies and light winds will allow for fog to form across much of our area on Wednesday morning.
During a press conference at a Publix in Vero Beach, Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s comments on the state’s distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.
A Polk County paramedic, has been arrested during an investigation into the theft of three doses of the Coronavirus vaccine, meant to be administered to other PCFR first responders.
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner announced that vote-by-mail ballots for the March 9 City of North Port special election and the Holiday Park Park & Recreation District election to domestic voters on Thursday, January 28 will be sent out starting Tuesday.
Warm weather will continue through Wednesday as south to southwest winds continue to pump in warm moist air. As it moves over the cooler waters of the Gulf it will again bring the possibility of some sea fog developing. This could become a serious hazard around sunrise with reduced visibility on T
Gearing up for a 2022 re-election bid, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political committee raised $323,000 during the first three weeks of January, according to the committee’s website.
Florida’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dipped down under 10% with the Monday dashboard update. The state positivity rate is 9.56% with Manatee and Sarasota Counties reporting 7.01% and 6.9% positivity respectively.
Two men with histories of shoplifting and theft were caught in the act of stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of cologne from a CVS in north Lakeland, Fla.
This year’s Super Bowl is hyperfocused for Tampa and the Suncoast. Not only will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers be making an appearance at home, a Lakewood Ranch alum Austin Reiter is heading back to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row.
Representatives with the Sarasota Police Department say they’ve arrested two people accused of impersonating law enforcement and conducting a fake traffic stop.
About eight months after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis touched off nationwide protests, a Florida state senator has filed a bill that targets strangulation by police officers. The bill (SB 730), filed Friday by Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, could lead to officers facing third-degree fel
World War II veteran and centenarian Henry Sayler received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This moment made national news Friday morning as Florida neared 1 million seniors vaccinated in the state.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league will be inviting approximately 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl LV as guests of the NFL to thank and honor them for the work they have done during the pandemic.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest following Operation “One Way Ticket.” The large scale operation netted 541 charges related to the distribution of child pornography.
Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees announced that the state will begin requiring people to show proof that they are state residents before they are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
No drones are allowed to fly over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa during Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to the event.
As the organization overseeing the SAT test changes the exam’s format to relax requirements amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a group advocating for students learning English in Florida is asking the state to delay a yearly assessment.
Following new guidance and other health departments, the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County will begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments for full and part-time Florida residents only whenever new doses arrive.
A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection to an overnight bomb threat at the Florida Capitol Building. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, Mark Clark was arrested at The Corner Pocket Bar & Grill located at 2475 Apalachee Parkway.
Don’t put away the winter clothes quite yet as there is still a long way to go before winter officially comes to a close. It won’t feel like winter this weekend as 80 degree temperatures can’t be ruled out for our inland communities.
Manatee County Public Safety officials announced the process by which they will schedule second dose appointments for thousands of local seniors who have already received a first dose.
The Florida Department of Health posted its Wednesday dashboard update with the state reporting a 10.73% positivity rate. Manatee County experienced a significant spike reaching a 16.33% positivity rate. Sarasota County is reporting 8.32% positivity.
In an effort to alleviate concerns regarding non-Florida residents taking vaccine supplies away from seniors who live here, Sarasota County officials say those receiving a COVID-19 vaccine must show proof of residency or part-time residency.
The Van Wezel’s Education and Community Engagement Department has recently announced a FREE virtual and interactive show for families as part of the 2020-2021 Virtual Schooltime Series.
Following her release from jail in Tallahassee on a $2500 bond, former Department of Health employee Rebekah Jones revealed that she is COVID-19 positive.
New College of Florida has kicked off its search for a new president. The College’s new leader will succeed President Donal O’Shea, who retires in June.
There were some tense moments as eyewitnesses saw a car bolt into Sarasota Bay three weeks ago. Inside the car, were two men. The passenger was able to get out however the driver was trapped.
The chill will be on for the weekend as the cold front will be well to our south by sunrise on Saturday. It will be blustery to start the day with winds blowing out of the northwest at 20 mph along with some higher gusts at times. Look for a mixture of sun and clouds throughout the day on Saturday
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium partnered with Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers and ZooTampa to help rescue two cold and stressed manatees from Sarasota-area waterways.
