Veterans Day weekend kicks off with a blast on Friday

Veterans Day weekend begins with a blast, literally, as the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History launches its annual Battle for Veterans event.

Sarasota family seeking justice for teen's murder after charges dropped

The Santana family in Sarasota is seeking justice for their son and brother after the homicide charge for the man accused of murdering him was dropped.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

1 dead, another critically injured in Sarasota County crash

One person is dead and another was injured in a Sarasota County crash Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Dundee faces controversy over proposed election date change, critics demand public vote

The town of Dundee will soon vote on whether to move the municipal elections from April 2026 to November 2027. However, some critics argue that the decision should be left to the people, as it would also extend the council's current terms by 18 months. 

Democratic race for governor takes shape after Tuesday's blowouts

As both Republicans and Democrats seek the Florida Governor's Office in the midterms, candidates are showing up early to get some name recognition and to gauge interest from the voters.

Fourth TECO rate hike in 12 months finalized, set to take effect in January

Tampa Electric customers will see yet another rate increase in January, following a unanimous vote this week by the Florida Public Service Commission to approve the utility’s latest request.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.

Caught on video: Man accused of burglarizing St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Bradenton police are searching for a man accused of burglarizing a concession stand and maintenance shed at St. Stephen's Episcopal School over the weekend.

Family wants Tampa police to reopen review of deadly crash after son died

The family of 20-year-old Ismael Coss got in front of Tampa City Council on Thursday, asking them to take a new look at the crash that claimed his life. 

Art Center Sarasota exhibition focuses on smaller, intimate pieces

Art Center Sarasota is nearing its milestone 100th birthday, so they are of course celebrating by focusing on art that is small, with the exhibition "Small Works."

Ex-girlfriend's jealous rampage turns into jail time: PCSO

A quiet Saturday morning was disrupted by a burglary at Michael Allred Jr.'s home in Polk County recently.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.

Holiday man killed in motorcycle crash: FHP

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with an SUV in Holiday Wednesday night.