Last year's winning American Humane Association Hero Vet was from Florida. Let's make it two years in a row! Vet techs can be nominated, too
There's still time to load up on Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos and other favorites at booths nearby. Here's where to find them.
Pest control company is one of the fastest-growing businesses owned by University of Florida alumni
The money benefits Sarasota’s 2016 Dick Vitale Gala.
The new attraction is meant to help teach visitors about watersheds and the importance of protecting them.
Swarming sharks, Casey Anthony launches business, gator battle and other stories from Florida Patch.
The husband and wife had one of three winning tickets in the record-setting drawing.
Dog offered chance at life, Chihuly theft, Duke Energy may lower rates and other stories from Florida Patch.
The city of Sarasota will celebrate the new facility’s official opening Friday.
Falling snake, red tide, just how heavily armed is the Sunshine State and other stories from Florida Patch.
Florida helping dig out D.C., man shot himself at hospital, remembering the Blackthorn and other stories from Patch.
Bouncing bear cubs, baby zebra born at zoo, why cops want you to move over and other stories from Florida Patch.
Shaq shoots hoops with kids and cops, best state for retirees, 15 arrested in sting and other stories from Florida Patch.
Acropolis may expand, teen accused of bringing knife to school, father and child reunited and other stories from Florida Patch.
Busch Gardens' concerts announced, Portillo’s hiring, cheaper concealed weapons permits possible and other stories from Florida Patch.
Warmer weather, manatee viewing, slightly warmer weather on the way and other stories from Florida Patch.
Cops say Yorkie traded for crack, woman’s body found, near-freezing temperatures and other stories from Florida Patch.
Florida Power & Light hopes to restore service by 6 p.m. Sunday.
Chipotle closing for one-day safety meetings, St. Pete parade, fatal wrong-way crash and other stories from Florida Patch.
Severe weather, ‘Hollywood’ movie romance, elderly couple targeted in home invasion and other stories from Florida Patch.
Lawmaker wants freeze on Syrian refugees, unwanted kisser caught, new escape attraction opens and other stories from Florida Patch.
Bikini flick benefits charity, meth lab bust, Powerball jackpot up again and other stories from Florida Patch.
Chilly weather, intruder shot, parents arrested after severely malnourished children discovered and other stories from Florida Patch.
Celebratory gunfire, binge-eating Walmart customer, motorists form blockade to protect tiny driver and other stories from Florida Patch.
Death Row statistics, honoring Phoebe Jonchuck, calling all kid chefs and other stories from Florida Patch.
Original recipes submitted to the contest must include a dairy product.
Tot creates traffic jam, woman crashes at police headquarters, deputy snags suspect counting cash and other stories from Florida Patch.
Baby giraffe dies after accident, Sandy Hook truther fired, parents accused of zip tying child and other stories from Florida Patch.
Second arrest in child’s death, hotel fire, restaurant inspections and other stories from Florida Patch.
Dad accused of gaming while son died, plane crash, red tide and other stories from Florida Patch.
The critter was trapped in a storm drain in Sarasota.
A video of the Sarasota man performing has gone viral.
Bank robbery suspect left name behind, fatal shootings, three-alarm fire and other stories from Florida Patch.
Where the sick people are, ransomware, Tampa tops for jobseekers and other stories from Florida Patch.
Cold front, heroin burrito, bobcat snags shark and other stories from Florida Patch.
Lightning honors community heroes, un-American flag ban, police pursuit ends in drive-thru and other stories from Florida Patch.
Hotel robbery, cooler weather coming, time running out for SunPass switchover and other stories from Florida Patch.
Take a look back at some of the lighter news stories that inspired smiles, awe, laughter and sometimes tears in 2015.
Ommy and Oceana Irizarry will be remembered during the upcoming Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Bridge jumper had reason, weirdest stories of 2015, kitten rescued twice and other stories from Florida Patch.