Florida Rescuers Stunned After Discovering Twenty-Three Cats Struggling To Survive On A Boat
Florida is no stranger to unusual stories, but this one might surprise even longtime locals. It wasn’t about gators crossing golf courses or iguanas falling from trees during a cold snap. Instead, it was about a group of cats, twenty-three, to be exact, living on a boat tied to...
Manatee Sheriff Launches Special Needs Sticker Program to Help First Responders
Displaying the Special Needs Occupant Sticker is a way to let first responders know about a special needs occupant in a home or vehicle. Individuals with a variety of special needs, such as sensory issues or cognitive differences, can display the sticker to help law enforcement, EMS, or fire personnel know they may...
Budget OK’d but public still questions empty classrooms
SARASOTA — After the announcement of budget cuts, financial shortfalls and a hiring freeze, Sarasota County Schools has tied the bow on its budget for the rest of the fiscal year.
Back Pack Angels thanks Joe’s Barbershop for continued support
NORTH PORT — The Back Pack Angels recently honored and thanked one of its top supporters, Alex Keller, longtime owner of Joe’s Barber Shop in North Port.
St. Pete pastor arrested during state-ordered street mural removal speaks out
A St. Petersburg pastor is speaking out after one of two charges against him and another city clergyman was dropped following their arrests during the state's removal of a "Black History Matters" street mural.
The Tiny Seafood Restaurant In Florida Where Your Coconut Shrimp Dreams Come True
There’s a weathered wooden shack on Florida’s Gulf Coast where seafood dreams materialize in paper baskets and plastic forks are considered formal dining utensils. Star Fish Company in Cortez isn’t trying to impress anyone with white tablecloths or fancy presentations. Instead, they’re busy doing something far more...
Eckerd students mourn Jane Goodall and remember her St. Petersburg visit
The death of Jane Goodall made for a somber, teary day on Eckerd’s campus, with many students recalling when they got to hear her speak in St. Petersburg just over a year ago. Goodall died in her sleep on Oct. 1 in Los Angeles, and many students turned to...
Sarasota man arrested after nearly 90 grams of fentanyl found in car, police say
A man is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs inside his vehicle, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Freemasons assist man with new residence
ARCADIA — Sarasota Lodge No. 147 of Free & Accepted Masons members recently worked to help a veteran in Arcadia needing permanent housing.
Under One Roof: New Shelter Facility Opens in Bradenton
BRADENTON — Manatee County officials, along with community partners and members of the public, came together on Wednesday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of a new community facility that will provide much-needed assistance to area women in crisis. Under One Roof Gateway South is a shelter and recovery center that...
