Sarasota Energy Upgrade program helps residents save money on monthly bills

A Sarasota County program is helping residents discover ways to save money on utility bills each month. Energy Upgrade is an environmental initiative that encourages more sustainable practices through simple and low-cost energy and water saving techniques.

Congressman Greg Steube thanks trauma team at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after falling 25 feet

Congressman Greg Steube stopped by Sarasota Memorial Hospital Thursday to thank the trauma team and all those who helped him after falling 25 feet from a ladder at his home. 

Sarasota police use Jiu Jitsu to train mind, body for less violent responses

Police officers in Sarasota are adding another tool to their belt: Jiu Jitsu. It's to help them train their mind and body for a less violent response on calls. 

Four inductees will take their spot in the Circus Ring of Fame

In front of a packed house, four inductees will be honored as they take their spot in the Circus Ring of Fame on Saturday. 

Former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran named interim president for New College of Florida

A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.

DeSantis-appointed trustees, higher education reform bill will overhaul New College of Florida

One new trustee says Gov. DeSantis wants what he calls "institutional recapture," which would move the New College of Florida away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs and teaching of critical race theory.

Delivery driver sees Rep. Greg Steube fall 25 feet from tree, calls 911 for help

U.S. Rep Greg Steube was standing 25 feet above the ground on a ladder when he fell. According to 911 call audio, Steube was disoriented after the fall but a statement on his Twitter profile said he will be OK.

Five-O Donut Company expanding to Ellenton

A former fine-dining pastry chef turned "doughnut queen" is broadening her empire into Bradenton and St. Petersburg.

Tampa named best place to live in Florida by Forbes

There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.

Historic Leonard Reid home to become arts, cultural and history center in Sarasota

The Leonard Reid house now off Martin Luther King Junior Way is a piece of history and the city of Sarasota is turning it into a place to learn about arts, culture and history.