Manatee County now has a case of the Zika virus. A "declaration of public health emergency" means more action and cooperation from local officials, including mosquito control. In light of the case, Congressman Vern Buchanan has... Read More.

The region's gas average hovers just over $2.08. However, some pumps have tucked under two dollars per gallon. GasBuddy.com shows $1.98 at stations in Bradenton and Palmetto, as well as in southern Manatee County. The average price... Read More.

FDOT has honored the Charlotte County Airport Authority. It has recognized the airport in Punta Gorda as this year's Outstanding Commercial Service Airport. Authority chairman Paul Andrews says work between the board and the staff has... Read More.

A new music video looks like a four-minute ad for Florida. Pitbull last year signed a deal with the state's tourism marketing agency. Now he has released a video for the song "Sexy Beaches." It includes scenes... Read More.

Over 340,000 homes in the region have a risk for a hurricane storm surge. The Herald-Tribune reports the potential rebuilding cost would exceed $65 billion. An annual study from CoreLogic ranks the Sarasota-Bradenton area eighth among... Read More.

Authorities found a man dead in a canal in Bradenton. Sheriff's deputies say a 77-year-old man apparently drowned yesterday behind his home. It happened north of Manatee Avenue and west of Salt Meadow Circle. The man reportedly... Read More.

Marco Rubio has scrapped his plans to attend the Republican National Convention. He has decided to spend this week campaigning in Florida instead. The senator today has meetings with officials on both coasts. Those meetings may focus... Read More.

Dozens of people showed support for the police force in Fort Myers yesterday. Over 100 residents packed Clemente Park in a so-called "March for Unity." This happened as news of the shooting in Baton Rouge spread... Read More.