Venice Woman Killed in Weekend Sarasota Crash

A Venice woman has died in what police are calling an alcohol-related crash in Sarasota over the weekend. Police say 40-year old Glendy Calderon was driving in the 400 block of Briarwood Road around... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Signs New Catering Contract for EOC

After spending nearly $130,000 on meals during Hurricane Irma, Sarasota County has signed a new catering contract. The county commission approved a three-year deal with a Sarasota-based company to provide meals for those at... Read More.

FHP Catches Woman who Hit a Toll Worker

Florida Highway Patrol troopers have located the woman they said hit a toll booth worker while getting onto the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Brittnie Kenyon of Cape Coral wass the driver. Troopers say workers... Read More.

MLK Day of Service Locally

In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther Jr. holiday, The State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota is sponsoring its 6th annual community MLK Day of Service. The day of service event isn't just happening along... Read More.

Senior Sales Tax Exemptions

Legislation filed at the state capitol would create sales-tax exemptions on several items that can help seniors and disabled Floridians live independently in their homes. Under a measure filed in the Florida House of... Read More.

Mother and Son Found Dead in Fort Myers

A mom and her son were found dead at a home on Floral Drive in Fort Myers. 41-year-old Kenya Ellis and 10-year-old Julian Ellis were found by Fort Myers police Thursday when family members... Read More.

All Faiths Rallies During Shutdown

All Faiths Food Bank mobilizes to Serve the Community During Government Shutdown in Sarasota County. A long-term shutdown will have an impact on federal safety net food programs such as school breakfast and... Read More.