Florida wildlife officials say a red tide bloom persists along the southwest Florida coast and some fish kills have been reported. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the organism responsible for red tides... Read More.

Things seemed to be going too smoothly at the Florida Legislature and now an education bill may put a stop to all the smooth sailing. According to the Florida News Service, the Florida House... Read More.

Bradenton Christian School was on lockdown Friday morning due to a man outside the school acting erratically. School officials confirmed a man in a gray sedan pulled up to the hospital and began yelling... Read More.

A North Port High School Student was arrested Friday after threatening other students. As usual, the threats came through social media and were reported by several students. Police investigated the threats and found who... Read More.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is reporting the accidental shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. It happened Thursday night in Myakka City when the boy was trying to get some animals off his property... Read More.

The man accused of committing arson and starting multiple fires in Charlotte County was the son of a deputy killed in the line of duty, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. 21-year-old Brandon... Read More.

Two Anna Maria City employees have lost their jobs after removing two planks from the city pier while on the job and giving them to the families who sponsored them. Now, people in the... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Punta Gorda Police Department 911 Centers are now capable of receiving text messages. Texting the number 9-1-1 is only to be used in the event that someone is... Read More.