Florida lawmakers approved a measure striking a blow to DEI programs in counties and cities. Now, it's pending the governor's signature.

A roundup of Sarasota and Manatee high school results for March 9-14, 2026 for baseball, softball, tennis, beach volleyball, track.

Florida baseball is taking on Florida State for a midweek matchup. Here are live updates from the Gators’ game vs the Seminoles.

A 10-foot great white shark named 'Bella' is pinging off the Sarasota, Florida coast. Learn about her journey.

Florida lawmakers passed a bill to increase penalties for child sex crimes and AI-generated material. Here's what to know.

OCEARCH scientists tagged and released 10-foot, 2-inch, 729-pound juvenile female great white shark Bella July 18, 2025 in Mahone bay off Nova Scotia.

Charges against Elijah Richard Emmans, 17, were upgraded to premeditated murder following a review of surveillance video.

A new Florida bill allows high school booster clubs to directly pay coaches, supplementing their district stipends. The legislation gives individual school districts the flexibility to decide whether ...

Peachey's Baking Co. opened its second Sarasota location, offering fresh, scratch-made doughnuts and pretzels.

Sleep Number is holding a Sleep Week sale with discounts of up to 40% on select smart beds and pillows. The sale coincides with the news that Travis Kelce, a longtime Sleep Number partner, is ...

The Alabama Shakes are reuniting for a 2026 spring tour after an eight-year hiatus. The tour will include stops across North America and Europe, starting on April 16 in Richmond, Va. They will perform ...

BrüMate has released the Era Flip, a new tumbler featuring a 100% leakproof, flip-down straw. The tumbler's triple-insulated design is rated to keep beverages cold for over 24 hours. Its new flip-top ...