Children's Community Clothing Closet reopens in new location after Hurricane Ian

Four months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped back roofs and caused flooding in North Port. Many homes and buildings were damaged, including the city's Children's Community Clothing Closet.

Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents

A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito. 

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.

Sarasota County Legislative Delegation votes to bring Siesta Key incorporation bill forward

Save Siesta Key is one step closer toward incorporating their island community. The Sarasota County Legislative Delegation voted 3 to 1 Thursday afternoon to bring a bill forward to the Florida Legislature. 

Sarasota County firefighters' boat training allows them to respond to Skiers Island brush fire

A brush fire that sparked from an out-of-control camp fire was burning Sunday on a small Sarasota County island, meaning without a helicopter, there's only one way fire crews can get to it – by boat. 

Brian Laundrie's parents file motion to avoid adding family attorney as co-defendant to Gabby Petito lawsuit

Last month, Gabby Petito's parents filed a motion to add the Laundrie family's former attorney as a co-defendant in their lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents. Now Chris and Roberta Laundrie's new attorney is asking the judge to deny the motion to add Steven Bertolino, arguing it would create a conflict of interest.

Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals

As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use. 

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.