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The search continues for a man who deputies say exposed himself to a girl at a Fort Myers Beach Walmart.They believe it happened in the toy department.The girl ran to her parents, and then... Read More.

Away from the big stage in Cleveland, Jeb Bush's decision not to attend the Republican National Convention remains a notable topic of discussion.Some have expressed disappointment that the former governor has decided not to... Read More.

The Republican National Convention enters its third day in Cleveland.Gov. Rick Scott addresses the convention tonight, telling reporters that Donald Trump can win Florida the same way that Scott ran his campaign for governor... Read More.

A gas leak briefly closed the South Jetty by Anita's Sandcastle in Venice yesterday.Fire rescue and police responded to the propane leak on Tarpon Center Drive. Special operations from the county soon followed.Fifty... Read More.

State health officials say Florida may have its first locally-acquired case of Zika.The health department says the CDC has joined it in investigating a case that may stem from Miami-Dade County.All confirmed cases in... Read More.

A jury has convicted a man for murdering a German woman living in Sarasota in 2003.John Mellquiest could receive life in prison at sentencing next month.The sheriff's office never found the body of 68-year-old... Read More.

The founder of an animal hospital in Sarasota has given up ownership.The Business Observer reports Anne Chauvet has sold Critical Vet Care to attorney and CPA Mathew Lender.Chauvet remains at the hospital as head... Read More.

State wildlife officials have warned people about black bears following recent sightings.They say you should not feed the bears.Try scaring them away by making a lot of noise from a distance. Consider using... Read More.

Detectives arrested two Sarasota men Friday after apparently finding a kilo of cocaine in their vehicle.The sheriff's office says someone tipped a delivery at a home on Jay Place, and that led to a... Read More.

A car went off the road and into a house in Port Charlotte yesterday.The highway patrol says it happened as the car went north on Harbor Boulevard approaching Sheldon Avenue.The troopers say the Dodge... Read More.