Sarasota leaders review resilient new Performing Arts Center design plans
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
Wanted homicide suspect pulls gun on Florida deputy during traffic stop: CCSO
A man who was wanted for a Pennsylvania homicide and in a Sarasota burglary was seen on bodycam video pulling a gun on deputies trying to arrest him.
A man who was wanted for a Pennsylvania homicide and in a Sarasota burglary was seen on bodycam video pulling a gun on deputies trying to arrest him.
Iranian-Americans relieved by fall of Ayatollah Khomeini — but questions remain about country’s future
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Execution date set for former Florida police officer convicted of raping, killing 11-year-old girl in 1987
James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.
James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.
Sarasota man killed, 2 injured in alleged red-light crash in Bradenton
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deadly Lakeland house fire under investigation
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.
Hit-and-run driver who blew through red light, stop signs before slamming into motorcyclist arrested: PCSO
A Dundee woman has been arrested after deputies say she struck a motorcyclist after running a red light, two stop signs and left the injured driver lying on the ground.
A Dundee woman has been arrested after deputies say she struck a motorcyclist after running a red light, two stop signs and left the injured driver lying on the ground.
Florida Department of Health cuts HIV/AIDs program
Florida has issued cuts to the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), a federal-state partnership that provides free FDA-approved HIV medication for low-income, uninsured or under-insured people.
Florida has issued cuts to the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), a federal-state partnership that provides free FDA-approved HIV medication for low-income, uninsured or under-insured people.
Largest equestrian arts show in North America comes to Tampa Bay
Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in Lutz March 6–8 at Avalon Stables.
Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in Lutz March 6–8 at Avalon Stables.
Bay Area veterinarians sound alarm on mental health crisis
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Grey Bull Rescue founder in the Middle East helping to facilitate evacuations
A Tampa-based nonprofit is working to evacuate Americans around the Middle East, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
A Tampa-based nonprofit is working to evacuate Americans around the Middle East, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
IndyCar Series season roars to life in downtown St. Pete
The 2026 IndyCar Series season kicked off in downtown St. Petersburg on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn street circuit that runs through city streets and along Albert Whitted Airport.
The 2026 IndyCar Series season kicked off in downtown St. Petersburg on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn street circuit that runs through city streets and along Albert Whitted Airport.
Citrus County multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, driver runs from scene: FHP
A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Holder left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Holder left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Electrical fire destroys tent at liquidator store near Dunnellon: CCFR
Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Saucy by KFC is the latest salvo in the local chicken wars
If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC.
If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC.
Man dies after early morning altercation in Seffner: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner.
Engines roar as 2026 IndyCar season kicks off in St. Pete
Gentleman, start your engines! The racing season starts in St. Petersburg where drivers of all levels are ready to compete!
Gentleman, start your engines! The racing season starts in St. Petersburg where drivers of all levels are ready to compete!
Illegal immigrant arrested after showing up to Florida Border Patrol office for contract IT work
An illegal immigrant who reported to a U.S. Border Patrol site in Florida to perform some Information technology contractual work was arrested when authorities were made aware of his citizenship status, officials said.
An illegal immigrant who reported to a U.S. Border Patrol site in Florida to perform some Information technology contractual work was arrested when authorities were made aware of his citizenship status, officials said.
Zephyrhills man reflects on survival story after strangers save him from cardiac arrest
A Zephyrhills man is honoring American Heart Month by celebrating what he calls his "second life" after surviving a near-fatal cardiac arrest during a beach vacation last summer.
A Zephyrhills man is honoring American Heart Month by celebrating what he calls his "second life" after surviving a near-fatal cardiac arrest during a beach vacation last summer.
Tampa community rallies to rebuild Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum after major Hurricane Milton damage
Hurricane Milton tore the roof off the historic Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum, leaving behind collapsed ceilings and major damage, but its mission is far from over.
Hurricane Milton tore the roof off the historic Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum, leaving behind collapsed ceilings and major damage, but its mission is far from over.