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Someone could win $970 million dollars tonight. It’s the highest Mega Millions jackpot ever, and the second-highest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The next drawing is at 11 p.m. ET Friday. If someone wins,... Read More.

And a reminder, The Florida Highway Patrol is holding a DUI Wolfpack Operation starting tonight along I-75 and major roadways in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The operation will start at 10:00 p.m. and... Read More.

Florida eased restrictions Thursday on vote-by-mail ballots in eight counties ravaged last week by Hurricane Michael, while also giving elections supervisors more time to conduct early voting.

Authorities in Florida say Hurricane Michael has killed at least 20 people in the state, bringing the overall death toll to 30. Florida Emergency Management Division spokesman Alberto Moscoso says the state toll stood at... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has put together a homeless outreach team to try and reach the nearly estimated 1,500 homeless people countywide. The program was formed earlier this summer after county commissioners approved... Read More.

What was supposed to be a full candidate forum Wednesday night in Venice turned into a Democrats-only session after Republicans failed to show up. Democratic candidates for state Senate District 23, state House District... Read More.

Holiday decorations have already started to go up at The Mall at University Town Center. UTC will unveil their lights on November 9th for their Santa's Grand Arrival event around 6:00 p.m. to 7:30... Read More.

Police are looking for a man known as "Richard" who stole a debit card and some jewelry. The victim reported the card was used at two Fort Myers area Walmarts on Aug. 21.A picture... Read More.

The Florida Highway Patrol will hold a DUI Wolfpack Operation starting this weekend on Friday,. The operation will start at 10:00 p.m. and go until 4:00 a.m. on Saturday. Florida law considers a driver... Read More.

With tens of thousands still without power, Florida Gov. Rick Scott today relaxed or waived voting rules for eight counties hammered by Hurricane Michael last week. Scott’s order represents a delicate balancing act for the... Read More.