Sarasota Co. opens sandbag locations

Sarasota County has announced places where you can pick up sandbags for the weather.These places have closed for the day today, but they reopen tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.The operation limits 10 bags per... Read More.

Fllod warning for Myakka River at state park

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Myakka River at the state park.It says a heavy amount of rain in the forecast through Thursday may caused minor flooding.At this time,... Read More.

Bee hive thefts prompt task force

A task force has formed because people keep stealing bee hives.Over 500 of them have disappeared from bee farms since June in Charlotte and Lee counties.Local law enforcement tells the News-Press that no one... Read More.

Florida receiving 10K Zika preparedness kits

The CDC continues moving 10,000 Zika kits to Florida.You can pick up the kits at local health departments and some hospitals.The governor has also requested 5,000 Zika antibody testing kits.The preparedness kits include bug... Read More.

Bucs move up game because of weather

You know you have bad weather on the way when it affects the National Football League.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have moved up Thursday's preseason game to tomorrow because of the tropical threat.They now host... Read More.

Another Zika case in Miami Beach

Miami Beach has another case of Zika.The state health department says it found another one there yesterday.This new case puts the statewide tally of local transmissions at 43.

Primary elections today

Primary elections continue statewide.Election officials advise you to bring a photo ID with a signature should you want to vote today.Anyone with an ID that does not have a photo and signature can still... Read More.

Depression churning in Gulf

A tropical depression keeps pouring rain on Cuba, but it may head back towards Florida this afternoon.The National Hurricane Center says the storm keeps heading northwest at seven miles per hour.The storm may turn... Read More.