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Tropical Storm Bertha Strengthens Then Weakens: What Wind Shear Means for Your Suncoast

Tuesday, July 21

Tropical Storm Bertha had a brief moment of intensity overnight, with sustained winds climbing to approximately 50 mph as hurricane hunter aircraft confirmed lower pressure and stronger winds across the system. But the story quickly took a turn. Wind shear—atmospheric winds blowing in different... Read More.

88 Live Piano Bar Launches Weekday Lunch Service in Bradenton: Your New Midday Destination

Tuesday, July 21

If you’ve been looking for a fresh lunch option in West Bradenton, today’s the day to check out 88 Live Piano Bar. The family-owned venue that’s been a nighttime staple for five years just opened its doors for weekday lunch service. Starting today and... Read More.

Wet Tuesday Turns to Summer Heat: Your Suncoast Weather Outlook

Tuesday, July 21

The Suncoast is kicking off Tuesday with typical summer rain and rough conditions, but relief is on the horizon. Scattered Gulf showers will make your morning commute slower and more cautious, with lower 90s near the coast and mid-90s inland. If you’re thinking about... Read More.

Cargo Plane Tail Skid at Cincinnati Airport: What the Dramatic Video Actually Tells Us About Aviation Safety

Tuesday, July 21

The video circulating from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Sunday is undeniably dramatic: a Kalitta Air cargo plane’s tail scraping the runway with sparks flying in all directions. It’s exactly the kind of moment that makes your stomach drop, but the story behind it... Read More.

31 Years of Magic: Artist Series Concerts Announces Its Most Ambitious Sarasota Season Yet

Tuesday, July 21

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has just unveiled their most expansive season yet, and if you’ve been sleeping on chamber music, this is the year to wake up. Running October 2026 through May 2027, the organization is presenting 24 performances across intimate venues that... Read More.

Nebraska Coach Randy Johnson Dies in Early Morning ATV Collision: A Community Grieves

Monday, July 20

Randy Johnson’s name might not have meant anything to you before Monday, but in central Nebraska, his passing has left a void that will be felt for years to come. The 70-year-old track coach at York Public Schools died in a collision on Highway... Read More.

Southwest Florida’s Drought Breaks: Recent Rainfall Brings Hope to the Suncoast

Monday, July 20

The peace and quiet of a gentle afternoon rain might be the most beautiful sound Southwest Florida has heard in months. After enduring one of the driest stretches in recent memory, the Suncoast region is finally getting relief. The rainfall over the past couple... Read More.

Body Found in Odessa Donation Box: What This Means for Community Safety

Monday, July 20

When a neighbor noticed an unusual odor lingering around an Odessa donation box for weeks, he probably never imagined what would be discovered. Police found a man’s body inside the clothes donation box at 8th Street and Coleman Avenue last Friday. The discovery raises... Read More.

Bertha’s Leaving, But Heat’s Arriving: Your Guide to Southwest Florida’s Dramatic Weather Shift

Monday, July 20

Tropical Storm Bertha is gradually moving away from Southwest Florida, drifting northwest and then westward toward the Gulf. While this is welcome news for anyone worried about a direct hit, the transition period brings its own set of challenges. Tonight and tomorrow, our beaches... Read More.

Punta Gorda Airport Expansion: New Gates, Better Amenities, and What to Expect in August

Monday, July 20

Punta Gorda Airport is undergoing a significant transformation, with six new gates and expanded facilities set to open in mid-August 2026. The $44 million terminal expansion project represents a major investment in Southwest Florida’s travel infrastructure, designed to handle the airport’s record-breaking passenger growth... Read More.

Current Weather

Tropical Storm Bertha Strengthens Then Weakens: What Wind Shear Means for Your Suncoast

88 Live Piano Bar Launches Weekday Lunch Service in Bradenton: Your New Midday Destination

Wet Tuesday Turns to Summer Heat: Your Suncoast Weather Outlook

Cargo Plane Tail Skid at Cincinnati Airport: What the Dramatic Video Actually Tells Us About Aviation Safety

31 Years of Magic: Artist Series Concerts Announces Its Most Ambitious Sarasota Season Yet

Nebraska Coach Randy Johnson Dies in Early Morning ATV Collision: A Community Grieves

Southwest Florida’s Drought Breaks: Recent Rainfall Brings Hope to the Suncoast

Body Found in Odessa Donation Box: What This Means for Community Safety

Bertha’s Leaving, But Heat’s Arriving: Your Guide to Southwest Florida’s Dramatic Weather Shift

Punta Gorda Airport Expansion: New Gates, Better Amenities, and What to Expect in August

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