Sarasota FL

New York Hunting Trip Ends in Double Fatal Shooting, Brother Charged with Murder A hunting trip in rural New York turned deadly when a man allegedly shot and killed his two brothers before fleeing the scene in one of their vehicles, authorities say. On Monday, Nov. 24, 65-year-old Scot Thompson of Englewood, Fla.,...

Trice appears to have largest net worth, based on assets list. Although the financial disclosure forms that the Sarasota city commissioners are required to file with the state do not require them to declare their net worth, a Sarasota News Leader review of the documents for 2024 indicate that, once again, Mayor...

GULFPORT, Fla. - A popular bar in Gulfport is rallying behind one of its employees. O'Maddy's Bar & Grille is holding a fundraiser for its general manager, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Maddy Guenther, co-owner of O'Maddy's, says their general manager, Jenn Rockholt Kimbrell, has worked there for...

One person was killed in a fiery crash on I-75 over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Local restaurant owners and operators play a vital role in providing safe dining experiences for Manatee County residents. Recent state inspections highlight the importance of maintaining proper food safety standards across the community.

A Florida resident who had relocated to West Virginia to care for their grandmother is planning to return to Florida following the grandmother's passing. The resident is particularly interested in the Stillwell area of Wellen Park, despite recent concerns about flooding and hurricanes. The resident's primary concern...

A local diver recently shared an unsettling experience at a dive shop in Bradenton on Cortez, Florida. The diver expressed concerns about the shop's surge pricing and air fill procedures. The diver, who usually supports local dive shops, was taken aback when the price quoted for an air fill suddenly increased due to...

ENGLEWOOD — A 3-year-old child has died after being hit by a Jeep in the parking lot of the Walmart store in Englewood late Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A St. Petersburg man was arrested after deputies say he failed to return a Tesla Cybertruck taken out for a scheduled demo drive and later caused significant damage to the vehicle. According to arrest affidavits from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Richel J. Valdivia...

A former Florida deputy was sentenced to five years of probation and is prohibited from owning, possessing or caring for any animal after he was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty . Nicholas Anthony Zotto, 31, was arrested in December 2023 after he failed to shut down his dog-sitting business , Pawesome...