"All the red flags ... were there," said Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton. "We narrowly missed a tragedy today." ...

Fire and rescue departments and EMS teams in the 16th Congressional District are recognized for exceptional service, strength ...

The board stamped a new contract for teachers at its Wednesday meeting: its first after the general election and Karen Rose's last.

Bradenton detectives continue to investigate the suspicious death of a man who was found unconscious near an intersection. A passerby found Sherrone Jackson, 27, unconscious near the intersection of ...

New and returning mayors focus on hurricane recovery, long-term redevelopment efforts following the 2024 general election in Manatee County.

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President-elect Donald Trump named his White House chief of staff Thursday: Susie Wiles, his de-facto campaign manager and one of the most powerful Florida political forces that you may never have ...

Our country’s lack of attention to mental health care has played a huge role in preventing us from uniting as a nation.

Steube, who has represented Sarasota in Congress since 2018, won 63.9% of the votes over Democrat Manny Lopez.

ALSO: Manatee Agriculture Hall of Fame induction; Together We Can clothing drive; Veterans Day Mass; Vets for Vets concert; Longboat Christmas Bazaar.

Westcoast Black Theatre founder Nate Jacobs has led the company from a bare-bones beginning to a $5 million operation of training and performances.

The best hidden gem restaurant in Sarasota and Manatee, this island spot serves delicious seafood entrées, steaks, grouper sandwiches, and burgers.