Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory say Hurricane Irma caused huge problems not just for people, but for sea turtles. In all, they say at least 153 nests were washed out as a result of... Read More.

This week, services and appointments at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda hospital will once again be good to go. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration gave the facility the OK to begin inpatient admissions.... Read More.

A fatal crash along I-75 near North Port claimed the life of one man late Friday night. A report from the Florida Highway Patrol said a Ford van clipped the back of a semi... Read More.

A Texas republican plans to push for relief for Texans and Floridians in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Andrew, as well as Maria. Kevin Brady, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee... Read More.

New rules may be on the way for nursing homes to have generators in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Those pushing for the change want the homes to have enough power for roughly four... Read More.

New rules may be on the way for nursing homes to have generators in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Those pushing for the change want the homes to have enough power for roughly four... Read More.

Management officials fear that cleanup after Irma may take longer than anticipated due to lack of available workers. Sarasota Emergency Management has stated that the Suncoast area is experiencing a shortage of companies that... Read More.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced students in 48 counties will receive free school meals following Hurricane Irma. That includes Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam... Read More.