Sarasota and Manatee counties are fortunate to be home to two exceptional public institutions of higher education: USF Sarasota-Manatee and New College of Florida.

Someone matched all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the estimated $249 million jackpot in Monday night's drawing.

Billy Kearse, convicted of killing a Fort Pierce officer in 1991, faces execution today. His attorneys filed a last-minute appeal.

The only total lunar eclipse of 2026 happened early this morning, March 3. You'll have to wait awhile for the next one.

Florida drivers often wonder about red light turns. Learn the state's specific rules for turning right and left on red.

Three Sarasota County teens died after a principal hypnotized them 15 years ago, including two by suicide. Where is he now?

The Venice Pier Group paid the city of Venice about $1.34 million in rent and profit-sharing for its two pier-side restaurants. This payment occurred despite partial closures for renovations following ...

Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

For the fourth year in a row, the Venice Pier Group wrote a check of more than $1 million with the city of Venice for rent ...

Three Sarasota County teenagers died in 2011 after hypnosis sessions with their principal at North Port High School.

As buyers and sellers evaluate their value propositions, we are seeing the market finding more of a balance and a feeling of confidence that we have settled into a more stable or "new normal" market ...

A newly renovated Publix in Florida is reopening with new features, a pharmacy, and an adjacent liquor store. What to know.