Sarasota restaurant gets approval to open

A new Sarasota restaurant can now open.The city commission has approved a permit for the new Cask and Ale restaurant and bar on Main Street.The mayor calls the restaurant's approval part of an effort... Read More.

Charlotte Co. has first Zika case

Over the holiday weekend, the state health department said the CDC confirmed the first case of Zika in Charlotte County.The CDC called it a travel-related case.Charlotte County Mosquito Control responded with an extra round... Read More.

Storms do not damper spirit of the Fourth

Fireworks fought their way through stormy skies last night for the Fourth of July.WINK-TV reports Cape Coral's "Red, White and Boom" expected to draw 30,000.However, many people went to other events in the area... Read More.

Sea turtle nests begin hatching

Sea turtle nests have started hatching all over the region.However, experts have expressed concern that the area around the Fourth of July can present a dangerous time for them because of people on the... Read More.

SCF Manatee-Sarasota accreditation renewed

A college has received a renewal on its accreditation.The Herald-Tribune reports the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has renewed SCF Manatee-Sarasota in time for the fall semester.The renewal has happened after the school... Read More.

JOHN CENA PATRIOTIC VIDEO MESSAGE

Wrestler John Cena posted a video message for all Americans and Floridians to adhere to this patriotic hoiliday CLIP Cena filmed the video walking along 7th Avenue in Ebor City asking everyoine people to commemorate Independence... Read More.

Man accidentally kills son at Sarasota gun range

We have more information on yesterday's accidental shooting death in Sarasota.The sheriff's office says a man accidentally shot his son at High Noon Guns on Bee Ridge Road.Officials say 14-year-old Stephen Brumby lost a... Read More.