Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum is set to address top Democratic Party donors gathered in Washington amid speculation he’s considering a 2020 presidential bid. The Tallahassee mayor is fresh off a close loss in the Florida... Read More.

Cynthia Saunders, the former deputy superintendent who was sworn in as interim schools superintendent in Manatee County at the end of June, is being accused by the state of inflating graduation rates. In a... Read More.

The overcrowding issue at Venice High School appears to have been solved...for now, at least. On Monday, the Sarasota County School Board decided to choose an addition of a new wing to the school... Read More.

The Charlotte County Airport in Punta Gorda could soon be getting even more competition from its neighbor to the north. Manatee County's Tourist Development Council yesterday recommended that the county tourism bureau give more... Read More.

Sarasota County Schools are looking into potentially changing their social media policy. Currently, the district's Facebook page -which serves as a portal for district news, closings, etc.- is a one way street. Parents cannot... Read More.

A Sarasota man is accused of breaking into two businesses and robbing a third. Police say 46-year-old Elijah Smith's crime spree began on November 14th, when he used a large rock to smash open... Read More.

Police arrested a felon after finding him with drugs, guns, and nearly $3,000 in cash on Sunday morning in Fort Myers. Officials said someone reported gunshots shortly after midnight at 3538 Seminole Avenue, near... Read More.

Sarasota-based assistant state's attorney Joshua Schueneman has been fired because of a racist social media post. Officials say in March, a comment against Hispanic people was made on the “Joshua Schueneman for DeSoto County... Read More.