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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officers arrested 18-year-old Sierra Lindberg, of Sarasota, at 12:39 a.m. on Saturday after she got into a physical altercation with three people, including an employee at UF Plaza, Saturday morning. Officers say the string of violence began when Lindberg got into a fight with two female...

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s been almost two months since the Florida Department of Transportation removed all asphalt art from state sidewalks and crosswalks, but one local church is protesting. Celebrating 30 years in Venice, SunCoast Metropolitan Community Church in Venice painted its sidewalk as a rainbow that...

Sarasota, Florida, long cherished for its cultural scene, pristine Gulf Coast beaches, and a distinct, unpretentious atmosphere, is in the midst of a transformative boom. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, the city is experiencing an influx of new residents, investment, and development, which is testing...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Crews in Sarasota are working to replace a major water main. Over the decades, they've seen problems with aging and breaks in the system. It's a large-scale project that will have an impact on drivers. What we know:. Along US-41 in Sarasota, crews are working carefully to...

Legend has it that Emerson Point Preserve, where Native Americans lived 4,500 years ago, may have its own cryptid—locals swear a shrieking creature has been frightening people there since the earliest settlers arrived. Why Emerson Point? It’s home to the Portavant Mound, the region’s largest Native American temple...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Schools has drawn up a sweeping plan to shrink its empty classroom space — and, in the process, try to shield itself from a new state law that allows charter schools to move into underused public campuses. The strategic plan, which Superintendent Terry...

Sarasota’s dining scene saw plenty of developments in October, with a beloved favorite closing , several exciting newcomers debuting , and a long-awaited waterfront restaurant finally showing signs of life. These restaurant openings across Sarasota and Manatee counties introduced fresh flavors and inventive concepts,...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to north port..

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bradenton, FL – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam involving callers impersonating probation officers and targeting families of incarcerated individuals....

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department said it is investigating an attempted homicide that occurred Thursday evening. A neighbor called the police at around 8:45 p.m. and said the victim was found bleeding in his home on 21st Avenue South. Police arrived to find 44-year-old Jerome Smith...