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Punta Gorda has made a list from Topretirements.com. It has placed third among the "10 Friendliest Places to Retire." With just 17,000 people, the list says Punta Gorda has a small town feel. It also says the... Read More.

A new Quinnipiac poll shows most Floridians support an amendment that would legalize medical marijuana. Six months before Election Day, the survey has 80 percent of voters in favor of such a measure. The amendment two... Read More.

A missing child alert remains for a 10-year-old Bradenton girl. Someone last saw Emma Mischaud around the Palm Cove Apartments. Authorities believe she may have 46-year-old Suzanne Knight with her. They may travel in a red Toyota... Read More.

FSU police say they have found no evidence of hazing in a fraternity on campus. This investigation has cleared Omega Psi Phi of any wrongdoing. The university suspended the chapter in February after a pledge reported... Read More.

People who lived in a Bradenton home may need to find a new place. A tree fell on their house last night. WFLA-TV reports it happened on 17th Street West and caused heavy damage. FPL had to... Read More.

We have more on Monday's crash in Port Charlotte. The highway patrol has charged an 89-year-old man for hitting someone with his vehicle on Hinton Street. It has ticketed Fred Wagner for failing to use due... Read More.

The governor today lobbies Congress for funding to fight the Zika virus in Florida. He remains in Washington tomorrow to meet with federal lawmakers to request money for the battle ahead of the summer rain. Florida... Read More.

Some Sarasota families do not have to worry about ending up on the streets. They have a chance to live in detached single-family homes thanks to a new development. The Harvest House development has opened 20... Read More.

An attraction in Bradenton opens to the public this weekend. The Perico Preserve holds a grand opening ceremony on Saturday. Volunteers have worked to restore this natural area for the last nine years. Visitors can enjoy a... Read More.

Production of Florida's citrus crop has defeated expectations. The USDA says orange production statewide has increased seven percent from last month. It has jumped to over 81 million boxes. However, the citrus production numbers for the state... Read More.