The family of a 4-year-old girl who was found in a canal after wandering away from a vacation rental is raising funds to help with expenses.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a wide-ranging bill designed to boost online privacy, including giving people more control over data collected by technology companies.

There are only a few more days left in the current Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which wraps up on June 9.

Sarasota County Public Works has announced plans to install a new roundabout at the intersection of Higel Avenue and Ocean Boulevard in an effort to improve intersection safety.

The Manatee County Commission has unanimously approved construction to begin on the Moccasin Wallow roundabout.

Judge Robert Hinkle issued a preliminary injunction, saying three transgender children can continue receiving treatment.

About 20 people ranging in age from 21 to 30 were flown by private jet to Sacramento on Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. It was the second such flight in four days.

The suspect shot the fellow employee at work and fled, police say

The Manatee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allow county employees with concealed carry permits to bring their firearms to work.

Palmetto Police are concerned about speeders in the area of 8th Avenue West and they are handing out tickets.

High pressure will switch to the south of the state and will bring a wind shift across the area on Wednesday. That means onshore flow beginning by midday on Wednesday.

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