SARASOTA, Fla. — A proposal in Tallahassee could change the future of higher education in Sarasota. Lawmakers are considering transferring University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to New College ...

Thomas Matejcek was found guilty on April 6 of murdering his mother and her boyfriend in 2023. A broken system allowed him to ...

A roundup of Manatee and Sarasota County high school sports for the week of April 27-May 2, 2026. CLASS 7A-REGION 2 Venice 8, George Jenkins 3: The Venice High baseball team didn’t have to beg or ...

BRADENTON, Fla. – Last year was not up to snuff when it comes to the high standards for the 6-time state champion Bradenton (FL) Manatee football team. Looking back at a magical 2024 season that saw ...

The Florida high school football community mourns the death of former Lincoln and Manatee head coach Eddie Shannon, who passed away at 104. He started his coaching career at Lakeland in 1954 and went ...

Living in Orlando, Florida, places you close to some of the state’s busiest attractions, but it also means that a wide range of different experiences are within a relatively short drive. Once you move ...

These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with boats. What can be done to help them? By Johnny Diaz Reporting from Miami In ...

AT 644, IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. ON THIS THURSDAY MORNING, WE START IN ANDERSON COUNTY, WHERE ...

Weathered docks and working boats create an authentic fishing village vibe that no theme park could ever replicate perfectly. Photo credit: Ric Aguilar Want to visit a real island without spending a ...

Tudor-style architecture meets Gulf Coast charm in this waterfront gem where the seafood’s fresher than your morning newspaper. Photo credit: Steve Ahlborn Think you need to spend big money to visit a ...