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Some coastal residents always put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to try giving those people a deadline this year, issuing experimental advisories showing... Read More.

More than a dozen no-cost health screenings will be available to Sarasota County residents this month. The state health department's Health in Motion staff will provide the screenings. Even if you're without insurance, registered... Read More.

Sixteen people were injured in a Thursday morning crash on I-75. The accident happened around 645am near mile marker 164. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a pickup truck carrying five passengers in the... Read More.

A 57-year-old Sarasota man faces multiple charges after a teenage girl accused him of molesting her during a July 4 sleepover at a home on Siesta Key last year. Behad Izadi is also accused... Read More.

Due to the countywide recreational burn ban in effect and extremely dry conditions, the fireworks show originally planned for Venice High School's graduation tomorrow has been canceled, according to Venice Fire Chief Shawn Carvey.... Read More.

Two arrests have been made in Tuesday's fatal accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist who was hit by a vehicle. The deceased has been identified as 78-year-old Mickey Johnson. The accident happened... Read More.

Mote Marine Laboratory has a new patient, nicknamed 'Toughy.' The loggerhead sea turtle was found struggling to swim near Knight Island, just south of Stump Pass Inlet in Charlotte County. A passing boater noticed... Read More.

A North Port man has died after a single-car crash in Port Charlotte early on Wednesday morning. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, 25-year old Brian Otero lost control of his... Read More.

A local division of a national homebuilder is the latest to join in developing part of the West Villages in southern Sarasota County. M/I Homes announced this week they plan to build 136 home... Read More.

It's decision time for Gov. Rick Scott. On Wednesday, the Florida Legislature formally delivered the proposed state budget to Scott, who has 15 days to sign or veto the bill. He could also just... Read More.