Progressive leaders tell USA TODAY that despite the setback in Wisconsin, close primaries in swing states show a surging ...

Weeks after Congress passed a major federal housing bill into law, state and local experts continue to dissect the fine print while expressing tempered optimism about its long-term potential to help ...

Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley reviews the opening loss to Washington and looks forward to preseason game No. 2 vs. the ...

St. Thomas Aquinas defeated defending state champion Cardinal Mooney 49-0 in a preseason kickoff classic. Sarasota beat Hillsborough 38-24, showcasing a potent offense led by quarterback Hudson West's ...

A fatal crash early Friday morning temporarily shut down northbound U.S. 41 in Sarasota County, according to the Sarasota ...

A 28-year-old Sarasota County man died early Friday after losing control of a motorcycle while traveling on a sidewalk along ...

The 2026 Florida high school football season will have a different feel than any prior. Not only are there fewer classes (six down from eight), which means new rivalries, but the Florida High School ...

No winning ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, pushing the jackpot to $100 million for Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Top Sarasota area arts events the week of Aug. 16-22 include new and ongoing art exhibitions, stage shows and more.

Here are our picks for the top 12 Sarasota-Manatee area specialists entering the 2026 football season. Vote for who you think ...

The Kickoff Classics don't count in the standings, but this year's preseason high school football schedule could be a preview ...