Sarasota city commissioner faces legal action after falling for hoax social media post
Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie faces an impending lawsuit after he accused a local activist of making a racist social media post, one...
Chick-fil-A chain rumors have Venice considering a ban on fast-food restaurants on island
VENICE – Rumors that the potential development of the former Venice Circus Arena property could include a Chick-fil-A chain restaurant prompted City Council...
Man calls police to make his ex-wife stop yelling
Civil dispute: A caregiver for a resident in a condominium told an officer the manager of the building treats her poorly when she is...
Six-year hunt for Longboat double-homicide suspects heats up
Longboat Key Det. Capt. Robert Bourque's investigation into the 2017 Zota Beach Resort double homicide began with one suspect. Now there are four. The...
‘I removed at least 9 rats’: Poor conditions at St. Peterburg apartment draws concern
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A renter said they are being forced to live in poor conditions at a St. Petersburg apartment complex....
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Battle Back-To-Back Blazes In Riverview And Brandon
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue fought two residential structure fires on the county’s east side Tuesday. According to...
Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival to celebrate 42 years
CORTEZ - The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) is gearing up for the 42nd Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. The first festival in 1981...
Newborn baby spent weeks hospitalized for RSV at St. Pete hospital
A local mother said her newborn remained hospitalized for weeks after contracting RSV in early January. Mariah Perera said she noticed her...
Florida’s new financial disclosure rules get praise, even as city leaders resign in protest
A new financial disclosure law has resulted in some local government officials resigning. Senate Bill 774, ethics requirements for public officials, took effect Jan....
Couple loses $24,000, fights bank over who is responsible
COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) – A central Ohio couple said someone hacked into their bank account and withdrew large sums...
