The Great American State Fair faces power outages and empty booths as many states skip the event over high costs.

455 charged in 2026 national health care fraud takedown; one Florida defendant tied to $3.7B of the $6.5B fraud.

Archive photos show a sea of green in Florida. Harmful algal blooms are a "growing problem" in every "US coastal and Great ...

A Sarasota nurse practitioner—along with an Ellenton and Apollo Beach medical professional—is accused of participating in a wound care fraud scheme that allegedly billed Medicare more than $118 ...

Despite recent rainfall, eight Florida counties remain under burn bans due to wildfire risk. A statewide fireworks ban was avoided, but local burn bans will prohibit their use in affected counties.

Florida came in at No. 46 out of the 50 states in WalletHub's ranking of the most patriotic states in the U.S. Virginia came in at No. 1. Florida's low ranking has more to do with its low score on ...

In Sarasota, Motors & Moorings Weekend will feature a luau-themed party and Big Kahuna Dice Run. Summer cookout staples will ...

Most Florida state parks will waive admission fees from July 3 through July 5 to celebrate the holiday weekend.

What to know about Florida laws, drought conditions, and HOA rules before you take the bag of fireworks out to your driveway.

On Monday, June 15, Venice announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes seven new members who will be formally ...

One of Sarasota’s most underrated moonrise spots, Bird Key Park offers wide-open views and less ambient light than downtown.

Sarasota County has a rare opportunity to preserve public access to our shoreline for generations to come. Let's seize it.