School Threats | Best U.S. Beach | $220K Scam | Hostage Free: FL News

Tampa Company's Job Cuts | Petito, Laundrie Documentary | Bloomin' Brands Cuts 100 Tampa HQ Jobs | American-Israeli Hostage Freed

Localtopia, Taco Festival, Ghost Hunting Tour: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Italian and Greek festivals, vintage market, Tampa Bay Kids Expo, “General Hospital” actors.

Make-A-Wish Hopes To Raise $1M At Sarasota Interactive Fundraiser

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida hosts its 15th annual Cooking for Wishes fundraiser Thursday evening and hopes to raise $1 million.

Siesta Key, 7 Other FL Beaches Among Top Beaches In U.S.: List

Despite a direct hit from Hurricane Milton as a Category 3 storm on Oct. 9, Siesta Key is the No. 1 beach in the U.S., TripAdvisor said.

American-Israeli Hostage With Sarasota Ties Freed By Hamas

Sagui Dekel Chen, an American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas, was released Saturday. He has family ties to Sarasota.

Neo-Nazi Plot | Dog Park Shooter ‘Not Guilty’ | 'Fix Your Ex': FL News

1 Killed, 7 Injured In Crash | Rapper Doechii’s Grammy | False Voter Applications | Michelin Guide Expands In FL | Woman Kidnapped

Woofball Puppy Bowl, FL State Fair, ‘90s Party: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Babe Ruth commemoration, Bark in the Park, Cigar Box Guitar Festival, Storybook Street, science festival.

$2M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Sarasota County Man: FL Lottery

A Venice man claimed a $2 million top prize playing the 100X THE CASH scratch-off game, FL Lottery said.

Children’s Gasparilla, Boat Show, County Fair: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Dishes & Wishes fundraiser, best-selling authors at Eckerd, metaphysical expo, murder mystery show.

Pirate Pup Parade, Running With The Rays, Art Shows: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Sarasota Seafood & Music, Dunedin Film Festival, Tampa Bay Barbecue Fest, Plantapalooza, Anime Fest

First Baby Of 2025 Welcomed At Sarasota Memorial, 17 Born On NYE

The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s first baby delivered in 2025 on New Year's Day was supposed to be a Christmas Eve baby.

Best Places To Live, Work, Play In FL: 2024 Recap

Some of the best places to live in the country are towns and cities in Florida, according to national rankings released in 2024.

Wrong Organ Removed + City Hall Exorcism + Hurricanes: 2024 FL News

Kirstie Alley Estate Sale | Man Beaten To Death With Golf Clubs | Pride Mural Defaced | Teen ‘Monster’ Killed Parents | Snake Rides Gator

New Trader Joe’s + Drive-Thru Shake Shack + Ocean Prime: FL Business

FL business news includes Big Lots and Party City closures, a Panamanian coffee brand opening U.S., Christmas restaurant reservations.

Allegiant Pilots To Picket Over Wages At Sarasota Bradenton Airport

Allegiant Air Teamsters Pilots will picket over wages and working conditions outside Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Wednesday.

Cold Weather Shelter To Open In Sarasota County

With temperatures dipping into the low 40s Tuesday night, the Salvation Army and Sarasota County are opening cold weather shelters.

Baby Slammed In Crib + Bathroom Cameras + Primate Traffickers: FL News

Bodies Pulled From Water | Red Tide Alerts | Stolen Car At Mar-A-Lago | Drawing Decides Election | Elon Musk Impersonator | Sexting Teens

Milton, A Dog That Survived 2 FL Hurricanes On The Streets, Needs Home

Sarasota-area rescuers have rallied to support Milton, a husky mix who survived Hurricanes Helene and Milton while alone on the streets.

FL Book Bans Leads U.S. For Second Year In A Row: PEN America

There were more than 4,500 book bans in Florida during the 2023-24 school year, more than any other state, a new PEN America report shows.

Child Porn Charge | Bombs At Casino | Machete Waved At Voters: FL News

Public Transit Workers Attacked | NICU Halloween Costumes | Lynyrd Skynyrd Hurricane Concert | Gun Smuggler In Prison | ‘Weird In St. Pete'

AI Tool Helps Send $1K To Some Hurricane Helene, Milton Victims

GiveDirectly will send $1,000 directly to some NC, FL households that were affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Lido Beach Remains Closed After Hurricane Damage: Sarasota Officials

After damage from back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton, Lido Beach remains temporarily closed to the public, Sarasota officials said.

Midnight Pass, Reopened By Hurricanes, Should Be Restored: Rep. Steube

Rep. Steube is calling for the permanent restoration of Midnight Pass, which was reopened during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

2 River Otters Die During Hurricane Milton At Sarasota's Mote Aquarium

Huck and Jane, two river otters at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota, died while evacuated during Hurricane Milton.

Sarasota Airport To Reopen After Hurricane Milton

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will reopen Wednesday morning after damage caused by Hurricane Milton.

What’s Open, Closed After Milton: Airports, Theme Parks, Attractions

Check out which airports, attractions and theme parks in the Tampa Bay area have reopened after Hurricane Milton hit FL's west coast.

Foster Home Abuse | Baby Born In Parking Lot | School Threats: FL News

Pro-Vote Mural Defaced | Off-Duty Deputy Killed | Cryptocurrency Scheme | $27K Tech Support Scam | Boyfriend Killed Woman | Trump Targeted

Sarasota Children’s Museum To Launch Mobile Museum On Wheels

The Sarasota Children’s Museum received a grant to convert a 24-foot, solar-powered trailer into a mobile museum for community events.

$1.75M Jackpot Prize Claimed By Sarasota Man: FL Lottery

A Sarasota man won the $1.75 million jackpot in a Jackpot Triple Play drawing, Florida Lottery said.

Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium Introduces Companion To Resident Manatee

After the death of his brother last year, Buffett the manatee has been introduced to a potential new companion, Mote Marine Aquarium said.

Oktoberfest, Powerboat Grand Prix, Art Yard Sale: FL Weekend Events

Things to do this weekend: Animal nonprofit fundraiser, grown-up book fair, Taste of UTC, Speak Your Truth Music Festival, art museum event.

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Safety Reminders, Road Closures

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix is set for Sept. 14 and 15, at Lido Beach. Authorities are reminding residents, visitors of road closures.

9/11 Patriots Day Services In Sarasota, Bradenton Area

USF Sarasota-Manatee, State College of Florida, Sarasota County Fire Department hosting 9/11 memorial events.

Pig Roast Luau, Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour, Car Show: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? End-of-summer barbecue, Vulture Awareness Day, Brian Psehn comedy show, hip-hop party.

Patient Dies After FL Surgeon Removes Wrong Organ: Attorney

A Florida surgeon removed a patient’s liver instead of his spleen last month, causing his death, an attorney for his family said.

Body In Trunk | Deputy's Death | Manatee Stuck In Pond: FL News

Gun Pulled During Dog Adoption | Yacht Fire | Snake Riding Gator | Sewage Discharge In River | Plane Veered Off Runway | Rapist Executed

New College Tosses Thousands Of Books On Gender, LGBTQ+ Topics

Students weren't told about the purge, though in the past they were given the chance to buy books removed by the college, reports said.

Mom Runs Over Girl | Teen Kills Boy | Dog Back After 918 Days: FL News

Strip Club Death | Albino Gator | Electric Golf Cart Fire | Felon Shot Self In Leg | Missing Man Found Dead | Deputy Charged With Assault

Myakka River Flooding To Reach Its Peak Soon: Sarasota-Area Officials

Sarasota County officials expect Myakka River flooding caused by Hurricane Debby to reach its peak at I-75 and U.S. 41 overnight Friday.

Back-To-School Bashes, Heroes Vs. Villains, Bolts Brew Fest: FL Events

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? LEGO festival, Sarasota Con, Illuminate Arts & Wellness Festival, Tampa Bay Sun FC Fan Fest.