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A Punta Gorda woman suffered critical injuries in Monday's crash in Manatee County. The highway patrol says 21-year-old Brittany Yancy drove east on State Road 64. It believes she drifted into the westbound lane and hit... Read More.

Even though it has one of the smallest mosquito control budgets in the region, Charlotte County says it has the ability to keep the Zika virus contained. The state health department has confirmed a travel-related... Read More.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The story of a man accidentally killing his son at a Sarasota gun range continues making national headlines. It happened Sunday at High Noon Guns on Bee Ridge Road. The sheriff's office says 64-year-old Clayton Brumby... Read More.

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.