Free document shredding is Nov. 8 in Sarasota
In partnership with The Bay, the city of Sarasota will host a return of Shred Stock, a free drive-up document shredding event in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8. City residents will have the opportunity to securely destroy up to...
Manatee County responds to Florida DOGE audit
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon shares the latest after Manatee County's first commission meeting since a Florida DOGE audit revealed overspending.
Sarasota County considers new rules for motorboats on Lido Beach
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sarasota County leaders are considering changing the rules regarding motorboats and jet skis on the southside of Lido Beach. “Maybe we could get some of the bad actors off the water, but the families will still be able to go to the shoal and enjoy,” said Commissioner Mark Smith. Commissioners...
Charlotte County, FL Denny’s diner receives warning and cited for 7 violations
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation found seven violations during an October 13, 2025, complaint inspection at Denny's in Englewood, Charlotte County, Florida, prompting state officials to issue a warning and require a follow-up inspection.
Alert issued for missing Bradenton teen last seen nearly 1 week ago
A Missing Child Alert was issued Tuesday night for a teen girl who was last seen in Bradenton almost a week ago.
Wimauma family’s Medicaid denials amid cancer battle
A Wimauma father battling advanced lung cancer was repeatedly denied Medicaid coverage for the type of chemotherapy his doctor says he needs. Craig Patrick reports.
Sarasota’s ‘Jones & Company’ Expands Nationwide on iHeartRadio
After years of success serving Florida’s Suncoast, Jones & Company is going national. The iHeartMedia morning show heard on Sarasota’s 107.9 WSRZ is expanding to more than 25 markets under a new name, David and Meredith in the Morning. The announcement was made live on air on October...
School Board narrowly pushes through prayer policy
SARASOTA — Some residents are at odds with Sarasota County School Board’s latest decision relating to what it deems an addition to “religious expression.”
Anger in Sarasota as district unveils plan to merge schools
A few hundred parents and students packed the cafeteria at Brookside Middle School in Sarasota on Monday night to hear about the district's plan to protect its public schools after dozens of schools in the region were put on notice that a charter school chain intends to move in. But...
Sarasota psychiatric practice becomes part of network
A psychiatric practice based in Sarasota has become part of a therapeutic network. Cohen & Associates has been incorporated into Hope Therapeutics, Inc., a company that has also named Dr. Rebecca Cohen as its medical director. Cohen established Cohen & Associates in 2014 and has become a nationally recognized expert...

















