The board stamped a new contract for teachers at its Wednesday meeting: its first after the general election and Karen Rose's last.

"All the red flags ... were there," said Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton. "We narrowly missed a tragedy today." ...

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President-elect Donald Trump named his White House chief of staff Thursday: Susie Wiles, his de-facto campaign manager and one of the most powerful Florida political forces that you may never have ...

Our country’s lack of attention to mental health care has played a huge role in preventing us from uniting as a nation.

Fire and rescue departments and EMS teams in the 16th Congressional District are recognized for exceptional service, strength ...

The best hidden gem restaurant in Sarasota and Manatee, this island spot serves delicious seafood entrées, steaks, grouper sandwiches, and burgers.

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Steube, who has represented Sarasota in Congress since 2018, won 63.9% of the votes over Democrat Manny Lopez.

New and returning mayors focus on hurricane recovery, long-term redevelopment efforts following the 2024 general election in Manatee County.

Westcoast Black Theatre founder Nate Jacobs has led the company from a bare-bones beginning to a $5 million operation of training and performances.

Social media is mourning the loss of the New York YouTuber 1Stockf30, who died on Wednesday. Around 1:12 a.m. Wednesday, New ...