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Teen Bicyclist Found 3 Days After Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Immokalee; Suspect Arrested in Estero

Wednesday, August 26

A tragic discovery on State Road 29 near Immokalee has led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man accused of leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Florida Highway Patrol says the body of a 19-year-old bicyclist from Lehigh Acres was found on the... Read More.

Daily Rain Chances Return to the Suncoast: What to Expect Through the Weekend

Wednesday, August 26

The Suncoast is shifting into a wetter pattern starting Thursday, with daily rain chances sticking around through the weekend. Winds are turning southerly, which means slower-moving storms and the potential for heavy downpours, especially inland during the late afternoon. Sarasota and Bradenton will see... Read More.

Byron Donalds Names Bryan Avila as Running Mate for Florida Governor

Tuesday, August 25

The race for Florida governor has a new dynamic. Congressman Byron Donalds has officially selected former state Senator Bryan Avila as his lieutenant governor pick. Avila brings experience from both chambers of the Florida Legislature, including his time as speaker pro tempore in the... Read More.

‘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.

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Teen Bicyclist Found 3 Days After Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Immokalee; Suspect Arrested in Estero

Daily Rain Chances Return to the Suncoast: What to Expect Through the Weekend

Byron Donalds Names Bryan Avila as Running Mate for Florida Governor

‘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

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