Back in the 1990s, when I was on the criminal court beat, I sat through more murder trials than Perry Mason and Ben Matlock ...

There is concern among some in Bradenton that New College of Florida might be taking over USF Sarasota-Manatee. 8 On Your Side reached out to both institutions for answers.

People wandering down to spend a little time in the Florida Keys often end up staying much, much longer.“Thirty-one years ago ...

Free block party, parade, boat show, and big laughs — here’s what’s happening this weekend around Sarasota and Manatee counties, April 25-27.

Streets lined with lush landscaping wind through what was once open ranchland, now transformed into a luxury community.

Jacksonville: "About 0.5-2" of rain has already fallen in inland SE GA. Showers & storms move south later today. A few strong ...

A baby manatee under a month old was rescued in southern Florida after being found alone and struggling in strong currents.

A manatee is back in the water after a team of rescuers worked on Earth Day to remove a fishing lure caught in its mouth on a ...

An orphaned manatee calf got a “second chance” at life after being rescued. According to the Dolphin Research Center, the manatee was rescued on April 15 in the Key Largo area. Video taken by the ...