Hope Florida is now under investigation over allegations that money was illegally diverted to Gov. DeSantis' fight against recreational marijuana.

We've made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA softball tournament, better known as the best-of-three super regionals , set to get underway Thursday and Friday. Win two games and squads can book a trip to ...

Two major restaurant chains with Sarasota locations dating back decades closed the same day — including the longtime Applebee’s. Here’s what we know.

Manatee County will invest $252 million in federal disaster recovery funding in infrastructure and housing repair. The public is invited to weigh in.

Floor Homes could be open to selling the former executive golf course and revise its asking price in light of a softer real estate market ...

A retiring dancer who spent the last six years as a Cincinnati Ballet soloist will become the first artistic director for Azara Ballet in Sarasota ...

Otter exhibited behavior indicating an illness last week; death may have be related to a disease commonly seen in female river otters ...

Alonso, 21, was driving a BMW at a high rate of speed at 2:45 a.m. when he allegedly lost control of the car, troopers said.

In 3–2 vote, Manatee County School Board terminates Superintendent Jason Wysong without cause, sparks community concern over transparency, stability.

JCPenney is closing seven stores across the U.S. on Sunday, May 25. Florida ranks third in the U.S. with the number of JCPenney stores. Stores in seven different states will close their doors for the ...

A new route serving the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will fly nonstop to Florida’s east coast every day beginning ...

According to USA Today's 2025 Restaurants of the Year list, the restaurant is one of the top 44 places to eat in America.