Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory say there are now four reported leatherback sea turtle nests in Sarasota County. The first two were found by turtle patrols earlier this summer. One was in Venice, another... Read More.

An $18 million construction project is underway on the Venice Bypass. Construction crews have been working on the project between Gulf Coast Boulevard and Center Road along U.S. 41 since March. The... Read More.

A convicted killer in Florida who authorities say targeted gay men is scheduled to be executed later this summer. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Tuesday for 57-year-old Gary Ray Bowles. The execution... Read More.

The Venice City Council on Tuesday approved a zoning amendment that served as the final go-ahead for Sarasota Memorial Hospital to build its new facility in Venice. The 65-acre site at Laurel and Pinebrook... Read More.

The school board in Sarasota County is considering new rules that would restrict students' cellphone use. Officially, the policy of the Sarasota County School Board is that cellphones should be turned off and put... Read More.

A bank in Collier County was robbed this morning. The Bank of America at 12965 Collier Blvd. in Naples was robbed around 10 a.m., according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Detectives... Read More.

Floridians could eventually gain access to cheaper prescription drugs from Canada and other foreign countries under legislation signed into law today by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if the federal government gives it a green light.... Read More.

If you ever get a phone call from a number that appears local, but you don’t recognize it and it ends after one ring? Do NOT call them back! State Attorney General Ashley Moody... Read More.