Local News

‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ Brings Cult Favorite to Sarasota: What to Know Before You Go

Tuesday, August 25

A cult classic is flying into Sarasota. “Bat Boy: The Musical” opens Tuesday, Aug. 26, at The Sarasota Players and runs through Sept. 6. The show is a musical comedy horror based on the famous tabloid story about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in... Read More.

Sarasota’s Phoenix 5 Books Headline Slot at Historic 50-Year Festival in North Carolina

Tuesday, August 25

Sarasota’s own Phoenix 5 is taking the Suncoast sound on the road again. The band, known for its high-energy blend of funk, soul, reggae, and R&B, will headline the MNO Festival in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 26. They are scheduled to... Read More.

Oregon Quintuple Homicide: Suspect Found Dead in Washington After Five Killed on Rural Property

Monday, August 24

A rural Oregon property became the scene of a devastating quintuple homicide early Saturday morning, when a vehicle fire led deputies to discover five bodies and several dead animals. Washington County Sheriff Caprice Massey confirmed the deaths were not a random act, and identified... Read More.

Rain Chances Climb This Weekend on the Suncoast: Plan Your Outdoor Time for Mornings

Monday, August 24

If you live in Sarasota or Manatee County, you know the drill by now. Late August means afternoon thunderstorms. But this weekend, the rain is stepping it up a notch. After a fairly tame Tuesday and Wednesday with only a 30% chance of showers,... Read More.

St. Armands Circle Business Owners Fight Back Against Sarasota Parking Crackdown

Monday, August 24

If you’ve driven to St. Armands Circle lately, you know the parking situation has changed. Sarasota’s parking division has stepped up enforcement and raised fees, saying the department must cover its own costs without taxpayer support. But business owners on the Circle are pushing... Read More.

Miss North Carolina Sues Pageant Officials for Defamation After Title Strip

Monday, August 24

Brittany Boltinhouse, the dethroned Miss North Carolina USA, has filed a defamation lawsuit against pageant officials, alleging they orchestrated a false narrative to paint her as a racist because of her conservative political views. The lawsuit, filed Sunday in Duplin County Superior Court, names... Read More.

Cybercrime Losses Hit $20 Billion: Why You Need Personal Cyber Insurance on Your Suncoast Home

Monday, August 24

The FBI’s latest numbers are sobering. In 2025, they logged over one million internet crime complaints with reported losses exceeding $20 billion. The average victim lost $20,699. Phishing remains the most common scam, and it’s getting harder to spot every day. For Suncoast residents,... Read More.

Rays Likely to Stay in Tampa, Florida First in Nation on EBT Restrictions: What You Need to Know

Monday, August 24

Governor Ron DeSantis made a pair of announcements during a Monday news conference at Feeding Tampa Bay that will impact the Tampa Bay region. The governor says he’s been told the Tampa Bay Rays may remain in the area, and he voiced support for... Read More.

Bradenton Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old

Monday, August 24

A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being stabbed multiple times in Bradenton, and the suspect is now in custody. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Quazone Taylor on Sunday, charging him with attempted murder. Deputies responded to a residence on 33rd Avenue Drive East... Read More.

Rotary Club of Sarasota Celebrates 100 Years with Major Gifts to Schools and Food Pantry

Monday, August 24

The Rotary Club of Sarasota is marking a monumental milestone this week: 100 years of community service. But this centennial celebration is about more than cake and speeches. The club is putting its money where its mission is. Over the past four years, the... Read More.

Current Weather

On Air Now

‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ Brings Cult Favorite to Sarasota: What to Know Before You Go

Sarasota’s Phoenix 5 Books Headline Slot at Historic 50-Year Festival in North Carolina

Oregon Quintuple Homicide: Suspect Found Dead in Washington After Five Killed on Rural Property

Rain Chances Climb This Weekend on the Suncoast: Plan Your Outdoor Time for Mornings

St. Armands Circle Business Owners Fight Back Against Sarasota Parking Crackdown

Miss North Carolina Sues Pageant Officials for Defamation After Title Strip

Cybercrime Losses Hit $20 Billion: Why You Need Personal Cyber Insurance on Your Suncoast Home

Rays Likely to Stay in Tampa, Florida First in Nation on EBT Restrictions: What You Need to Know

Bradenton Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old

Rotary Club of Sarasota Celebrates 100 Years with Major Gifts to Schools and Food Pantry

In-Studio Cam

Latest Local News

Public Notice – Florida Department of Transportation Kings Highway Project

Free Teen Driver Challenge Set for January 17 in DeSoto County

DeSoto County Emergency Management Announces Opening of Overnight Warming Center

Arcadia Residents Invited to Help Improve Downtown Walkability

adsense 728×90

adsense 300×250