VENICE — A Republican Party of Florida mailer urging voters to request a vote-by-mail ballot to “Stop the Liberals today!” and including a form to do so is allowed by state law, according to the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections office.

SARASOTA — A homicide trial planned to start next week has been pushed into next year.

VENICE — Cathi Bedy, a former Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital social worker whom the Kowalski family has blamed for much of the alleged mistreatment of Maya Kowalski during her three-month stay, took the stand for the defense Monday to refute …

SARASOTA — Hometown hero and international superstar Nik Wallenda is collaborating with the Circus Arts Conservatory to bring the holiday spectacle, “A Brave New Wonderland,” to the holiday themed big top in the East District at University Town Cent…

This was no ordinary Sarasota Orchestra concert. Within mere seconds of the music starting, people were crying.

Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and is fighting him in federal court. The entertainment giant warns that if the Republican leader wins, Disney won’t be the last entity to be punished over supporting a…

ARCADIA — A one-car crash east of Arcadia killed the car's driver Sunday night and sent a passenger to the hospital with injuries.

NORTH PORT — Rescue Garage, a North Port-based nonprofit organization that rescues dogs in danger of being euthanized, is hosting Rock and Run for the Rescue, a 5K run and 1-mile fun walk, set for Saturday, Nov. 4 at American Legion Post 255, 6648 T…

A House Democrat filed a proposal Thursday that calls for the state to study expanding the Medicaid program to offer coverage to people ages 18 to 26 who might not otherwise be able to have health insurance.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are gearing up to provide additional funding to a part of the state's school-voucher program that serves students with special needs, as some proponents of the scholarships say demand has outpaced supply.

ENGLEWOOD — The Artist Colony celebrates art and the performing arts.

VENICE — This 2001 Porsche Boxster has no problems getting to its destination when a skeleton sitting inside of a casket attached to the roof is taking a joy ride. 

Final steps in leadership changes at two Florida universities are slated for the first weeks in November, while another school’s president is in line for a potential reappointment.

TALLAHASSEE — Amid mass shootings in Maine and Ybor City, Florida Democrats filed bills last week that seek to expand rules regarding the storage of firearms and discharging guns in residential areas.

PUNTA GORDA — A suspect in a Lee County burglary is in custody after an hours-long standoff led to a shootout with Charlotte County deputies.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County deputies are currently on the lookout for a former MMA fighter with a felony warrant.

NORTH PORT — Students, staff and school district administrators celebrated the completion of a $325,000 upgrade to Woodland Middle School on Friday. 

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Oct. 21, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2023 Circana.

ENGLEWOOD — Something EPIC is getting ready to open in Englewood.

Drones, body armor, weapons and ammo are among supplies sent to Israel with assistance from Florida, as the state hires cargo planes under a directive by Gov. Ron DeSantis amid that country's war with Hamas.