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Back-to-School Costs $858 Per Family: How Suncoast Parents Can Save

Friday, August 21

A new LendingTree analysis finds families with K-12 students spent an average of $858 on back-to-school items in 2025. That number has stayed nearly flat since 2019, even as inflation pushed prices higher across the board. For families on the Suncoast, from Sarasota to... Read More.

Lakeland Man Killed in Scooter Crash on U.S. 301: What We Know

Friday, August 21

A 47-year-old Lakeland man was killed Thursday night in a crash involving a motorized scooter and an SUV at U.S. 301 and County Road 470. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the scooter was stopped at the intersection when an 18-year-old Port Charlotte man driving... Read More.

Truck Stops in Highway Lane, Causes Crash, Then Drives Off: A Warning for Every Driver

Thursday, August 20

A truck stopped in the right lane of Interstate 670 in Ohio, near an exit ramp, and the results were captured on video by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The footage shows traffic suddenly halting, cars swerving to avoid the stopped truck, and one... Read More.

Cyclosporiasis Cases on the Rise in Manatee and Sarasota Counties: What You Need to Know

Thursday, August 20

Health officials in Florida are tracking a steady increase in cyclosporiasis cases, and the Suncoast is feeling it firsthand. Manatee and Sarasota counties have reported a combined 22 confirmed or probable cases through August 15th, according to the Florida Department of Health. That’s a... Read More.

Dog Food Recall Over Blindness Risk: What Suncoast Pet Owners Need to Know

Thursday, August 20

A UK subscription dog food company, Years, has issued a massive recall after nearly 200 dogs developed sudden bilateral dry eye, a condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated. The company pulled all its fresh meals except the Chef’s Collection while investigating... Read More.

Suncoast Heat Peaks Thursday, Then Rain Brings Relief This Weekend

Thursday, August 20

Sarasota and Bradenton are in for the hottest day of the week Thursday, prompting a FIRST ALERT DAY for dangerous heat. Highs will reach around 92 near the coast, with low-to-mid 90s inland. The heat index will make it feel even hotter, so anyone... Read More.

Manatee County School Board Races Headed to November Runoff: Here’s What You Need to Know

Thursday, August 20

MANATEE COUNTY, FL. The primary dust has settled and two Manatee County School Board races are officially headed to a November 3rd runoff. In District 2, incumbent Cindy Spray led the pack with 34.17% of the vote, but fell short of the majority needed... Read More.

Heat Advisory Returns Thursday as Storms Stay Inland: Suncoast Weekend Forecast

Wednesday, August 19

Another heat advisory is in effect for Sarasota and Manatee counties Thursday, with the heat index expected to reach about 106 degrees. The actual high temperature is forecast at 92, but the humidity is doing the heavy lifting. Scattered storms are possible with a... Read More.

Former Sarasota Officer Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Searching License Plate 358 Times

Wednesday, August 19

A former Sarasota police officer is facing felony charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly misused law enforcement databases. Cory Waiters, 38, was arrested and fired after the Sarasota Police Department found he searched a single Florida license plate 358 times through the Flock... Read More.

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Back-to-School Costs $858 Per Family: How Suncoast Parents Can Save

Lakeland Man Killed in Scooter Crash on U.S. 301: What We Know

Truck Stops in Highway Lane, Causes Crash, Then Drives Off: A Warning for Every Driver

Cyclosporiasis Cases on the Rise in Manatee and Sarasota Counties: What You Need to Know

Dog Food Recall Over Blindness Risk: What Suncoast Pet Owners Need to Know

Suncoast Heat Peaks Thursday, Then Rain Brings Relief This Weekend

Manatee County School Board Races Headed to November Runoff: Here’s What You Need to Know

Heat Advisory Returns Thursday as Storms Stay Inland: Suncoast Weekend Forecast

Former Sarasota Officer Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Searching License Plate 358 Times

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