Census shows North Port continues growing

New census data shows population has grown again in the region.However, growth in North Port has happened more so than in other places, and it remains Sarasota County's fatest-growing city.The Herald-Tribune reports the city's... Read More.

Local schools looking hard to find teachers

The region's school districts have a teacher hiring crisis on their hands.Representatives from local schools have traveled thousands of miles to look for recent graduates who want to move to Florida for their first... Read More.

Low-cost animal adoptions from Manatee Co.

Dogs and cats remain available for adoption at a discount at a Manatee County shelter.Manatee County Animal Services offers adoptions for 10 dollars through the end of the month.The price includes spaying and neutering,... Read More.

SCSO: Boy’s death appears accidental

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has called the death of a two-year-old an accidental drowning.The Herald-Tribune reports it happened on 24th Circle in Sarasota on Saturday afternoon.The boy's sister cooked food in the kitchen... Read More.

Florida may receive avalanche of money for Zika

Much of the money that Congress could approve to fight the Zika virus may go to Florida.Health officials have confirmed 113 cases statewide, more than any other state.The Obama administration has requested $2 billion... Read More.

Police impersonator in North Port

North Port Police have a message for people in the Globe Terrace neighborhood.They want them to watch for police impersonators.The department says a man posing as an officer knocked on a door and told... Read More.

Man found dead at Sarasota Co. home

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office keeps investigating a suspicious death.It says it found a man dead in front of a home Monday morning.The sheriff's office has identified him as 48-year-old David Morse.He turned up... Read More.