State rep doubtful property taxes will go away
VENICE — Count state Rep. Fiona McFarland among the skeptics regarding Florida doing away with property taxes.
Vehicle overturns in parking lot, landing against parked car
VENICE — A woman was taken to a hospital Friday after the car she was driving overturned in a parking lot.
Palma Sola Bay Study to Determine Sources of Bacteria
The City of Bradenton is committed to protecting water quality in Palma Sola Bay and throughout our community. At the September 10 City Council meeting, Dr. Dave Tomasko of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program presented an overview of the ongoing Palma Sola Bay Source Identification Study. This study is designed...
Truck Overturns On I-75 Causing Major Traffic Disruption
A truck overturned on southbound Interstate 75 in Sarasota County on Wednesday morning, causing major traffic delays and blocking multiple lanes.
Kidnapping Suspect Turns Himself In, St. Petersburg Police Confirm
The St. Petersburg Police Department reports that 27-year-old Jahvontae Bell is in custody after turning himself in early this morning. Bell is charged with kidnapping, carjacking, and aggravated stalking in connection to an incident involving a former girlfriend earlier this month. On September 1, 2025, at...
This Comfy Diner In Florida Will Serve You The Best Homestyle Breakfast Of Your...
Some mornings demand more than a rushed piece of toast or a sad bowl of cereal. They call for the kind of breakfast that makes you close your eyes on the first bite and momentarily forget about everything else in the world. Kissin’ Cuzzins in St. Petersburg is exactly where...
Hair salon overcomes obstacles to reopen year after Hurricane Helene
It’s a brighter day at DECO salon as they prepare to reopen at their new location on 30th Ave North in St. Pete.
Manatee Memorial Hospital: First & Foremost for Mitral Valve Repair
At Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH), proven expertise in minimally invasive mitral valve repair is not just about advanced techniques: it’s about helping people regain their health and get back to the activities of daily living. Your heart beats nearly 100,000 times a day, and every beat depends on valves...
Sheriff’s Office working to identify man who reportedly screamed from sandbar off Siesta Beach...
Deputy observed 3-inch-long laceration on one of victim’s legs and smaller lacerations on other leg. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the second shoreline death on Siesta Key to occur within eight days, it announced on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 21. In this latest incident, the...
Manatee County to weigh crackdown on illegal adult arcades after media investigation
Manatee County soon will consider a plan to crack down on the illegal strip-mall casinos that have flourished in plain sight in defiance of a state ban — and to the frustration of local law enforcement. Commissioner Tal Siddique, after meeting with sheriff’s office officials and the county attorney, said he will...
