Water main break in Sarasota disrupts traffic

Traffic keeps moving on a Sarasota road after yesterday's water main break.Water utility officials worked to repair the rupture at Bee Ridge Road and Oakhurst Boulevard.The damaged main closed the road, and that affected... Read More.

Early voting advised ahead of Tropical Threat

State officials want people to consider voting early because of the weather.The secretary of state wants voters to think about casting their ballots ahead of Tuesday's primary day.He has expressed concern over tropical disturbances... Read More.

Forecast downgraded for system north of Cuba

The National Hurricane Center in Miami still has its eye on a tropical disturbance appraoching the Bahamas.The agency says this wave north of Cuba has a low to moderate chance for development through Tuesday.This... Read More.

Walmart opening in Cape Coral next Wednesday

Walmart opens next Wednesday on Northeast Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.A grand opening celebration begins at 7:30 that morning.It includes presentations of $8,000 in grants from the Walmart Foundation to local community groups.The... Read More.

Charity improving school numbers in Collier Co.

A charity has received credit for students in Collier County starting the school year better prepared.The Naples Children and Education Foundation has raised $135 million for youth programs since 2001.A New York think-tank has... Read More.

Wet weekend looming

The National Hurricane Center has its eye on a storm system moving towards Florida.It has this name at the moment: Invest 99L.However, this system may turn into Tropical Storm Hermine before too long.It remains... Read More.

Stonegate Bank buying Insignia Bank

Stonegate Bank has signed a deal to acquire Insignia Bank.Stonegate expects this combination to increase total assets to $3 billion, making it the seventh-largest bank with its headquarters in Florida.The acquisition would also make... Read More.