New College professor enters state Senate contest

New College professor Frank Alcock has jumped into the state Senate race.The Herald-Tribune reports this adds a prominent Democrat to a race that Republicans have dominated.Alcock says he has decided to run to "restore... Read More.

Visitor numbers break record

The governor says nearly 30 million people have visited Florida already this year.This represents an increase of nearly five percent from last year while breaking records.The hospitality industry employs 1.2 million people statewide.

Marijuana group releases web video

An anti-medical marijuana group has attacked the legalization of pot.Drug Free Florida has posted its "Vote No on 2 Campaign" on its website.Amendment 2 would let patients use marijuana should physicians diagnose them with... Read More.

Pedestrian hit-and-run in Bradenton

One person keeps recovering from injuries after a hit-and-run in Bradenton.The Bradenton Herald has not identified this person, but it claims the collision happened on 57th Avenue and 12th Avenue East.This person's condition remains... Read More.

Information sought on young woman missing from Manatee Co.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office wants help in finding a missing young lady.Deputies say 17-year-old Amanda Alvarado disappeared last night from her mother's home in Bradenton.Authorities see Alvarado as endangered.Anyone with information should contact... Read More.

Marco Rubio goes on Twitter tirade

Marco Rubio has used a series of tweets to express his displeasure with the media.The senator has criticized the reporting of the Washington Post.It has to do with an article from yesterday that claimed... Read More.

Lee County homicide

Lee County deputies are investigating a homicide in south Fort Myers near Alico Road. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Eddie Powell Jr. Deputies were called to Island Park Plaza on... Read More.