Neighbors in the Oak Grove neighborhood in Lutz are worried about a sickly raccoon that's been roaming around their front yards for four days.

A historic Sarasota restaurant, open for nearly 70 years before shutting its doors, has announced its return. Hob Nob Drive-In, located on U.S. 301 just north of downtown Sarasota, expects to reopen ...

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area was ranked No. 4 among the best retirement destinations for 2026 by StorageCafe. Three of the top four retirement spots in the nation are located in Southwest ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Over 150 parents, students, teachers and community members spoke out at a Sarasota County School Board meeting Tuesday against a resolution reaffirming the district’s stance on ...

SARSOTA COUNTY, Fla. — In Sarasota County, one commissioner says the jail population has reached an "emergency" level. Numbers given to Spectrum News by the sheriff's office confirm the situation: ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — After abruptly closing its doors in 2024, the Original Hob Nob Drive-In is making a comeback. The team behind Sarasota's favorite historic burger joint announced on Wednesday night ...

THURSDAY UPDATE: The girl, identified as Zaria Rosa Miller, died Thursday morning, family members said in a Facebook post. The post stated: "We would like to express our indescribable gratitude to the ...

Throngs of students, parents and community members crowded around the School Board of Sarasota County building on Tuesday morning, forming a line so long that many could not get a seat in the meeting ...

Officials warn that bat bites can go unnoticed and urge prompt reporting of any possible exposure Getty A bat that tested positive for rabies was found near Mesa Trail at O’Neill Regional Park in ...

A man was reunited on Monday with the K9 who saved his life after he went missing. Ocean Conservancy announced how plastic waste is taking a deadly toll on Florida's marine life. The nonprofit ...