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VENICE — More senior living facilities in Charlotte County than in Sarasota County earned U.S. News & World Report's Best Senior Living rating, and the two in Sarasota County that got it are in Venice.

CLEARWATER, Fla. - A city of Clearwater staff member confirmed to FOX 13 that an application from Country Thunder has been received for the use of Coachman Park, a 19-acre waterfront venue known for hosting large events and concerts. Officials declined to comment further, saying they were not at liberty...

An online fundraiser GoFundMe has been started for a Myakka City woman who was injured after crashing into an alligator and rolling her vehicle. Maslin Kurtz, 25, is at home recovering from a fractured shoulder, sternum and spine after she was in the ICU following a car crash, according to a GoFundMe launched to help cover her medical and living expenses. On March 5...

41-year-old Denisha Williams was found beaten to death in her Bradenton apartment in 2003 and her sister is now speaking publicly for the first time, hoping to finally bring justice. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — A weekend boating trip turned tragic after a 63-year-old man died following a fall into the water, as hazardous conditions continue to impact parts of Florida. Authorities say the incident highlights growing concerns about water safety as rough conditions persist across the state. What Happened.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Intercoastal Medical Group Memory Clinic hosted an event highlighting what they call a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The second annual ‘Day of Hope’ event for Intercoastal Memory Clinic patients and caregivers filled the auditorium at Suncoast Community Church. All seeking community and resources to fight back against Alzheimer’s disease.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry Service has launched its newest vessel, the Manatee Belle, offering larger capacity, faster service and air conditioning for passengers traveling between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island. The new ferry carries 91 passengers, nearly doubling the capacity of the original...

A new restaurant is coming to one of downtown St. Pete’s most active nightlife blocks. DalMoros, which serves fresh pasta made to order, will open in a 1,100-square-foot space at 204 1st Avenue North, on the corner of 2nd Street North and 1st Avenue North across from Olivia. The...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Chef Judi Gallagher, the culinary director at ABC7 and a familiar face on Suncoast View, died last week. Gallagher hosted daily cooking segments on the noon news, reported live every Friday from different Suncoast restaurants in her weekly “Chef Judi’s Dish” segment, and filled the Suncoast View kitchen every Wednesday with her favorite foods segments.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a DUI saturation patrol on Friday in an effort to continue cracking down on impaired driving. Five drivers were arrested for impaired driving by night shift deputies on April 10, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies wrote three criminal traffic summonses, 62 civil citations and issued 40 warnings, the release said. During the department’s...