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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Sarasota woman has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison after being found guilty of making threats against MAGA supporters on social media, the Department of Justice said on Monday. Desiree Segari, 41, was indicted in September 2025 after posting a TikTok the month prior, calling fo

Police Lights (File) A multi-agency task force brought a high-stakes illegal gambling network in Manatee...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Your drive to Siesta Key will start to look different when crossing the south bridge to the island. Sarasota County commissioners are moving forward with purchasing the two acres of waterfront property for just under $21 million. Now, the most colorful part of Stickney Point Road...

A new luxury home community with prices starting at about $1.4 million is planned for Lakewood Ranch as builders continue adding high-end housing across Southwest Florida. Monterey at Lakewood Ranch – Egret Collection will feature single-family homes ranging from 4,320 to more than 5,800 square feet, with preserve and

MANATEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County leaders are inviting residents to learn more about how the county budget works and how property tax dollars are used, through a new live online workshop called “Budget 101.”. County officials shared details about the webinar on ABC 7 News at Noon, saying...

Tucked away on 4th Street North in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Fourth Street Shrimp Store has been winning hearts and stomachs for decades. This casual, no-frills seafood spot has built a loyal following not just from locals, but from people all across the Sunshine State who make the drive just for a bowl of their leg

Early cancer detection is a core priority for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, a publicly owned, not-for-profit health system on Florida's Gulf Coast. The health system has invested more than $2 billion developing its Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute in recent years, including building three cancer care faciliti

The national housing market just posted its weakest price growth in nearly 15 years. Median home prices rose only 0.5% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, landing at $404,300, according to the National Association of Realtors’ quarterly metro report released in early May. According to NAR’s historical quarterl

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota police are investigating the death of a child found unresponsive Monday morning in the Newtown area. County dispatchers received a call around 8 a.m. about a child who was not responding on Dixie Avenue near Dr. Martin Luther King Way. Officers and paramedics worked to...

Forget everything you think you know about golf tournaments. The Englewood Chamber Golf Par-Tee is not your average golf scramble. It’s a summer celebration, a networking event, and a party on the course all rolled into one.