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Nine years later, Jabez Spann’s mother still searching for answers

'I think the world lost a light when he left,' Tawana Spann said.

Nine years later, police still seeking answers in Jabez Spann case

The case has meant nearly a decade of unanswered questions and a continued search for the truth.

Defense close to working out a deal in unlawful sexual activity with a minor case

The defense attorney telling the judge they are close to working out a resolution with prosecutors in this case without the need for a trial.

City proposes free parking window in updated Anna Maria plan

City leaders in Anna Maria are considering a revised paid parking plan

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Tropical Moisture to Bring Heavy Rain and Localized Flooding Threat to Suncoast

A surge of tropical moisture is headed toward the Suncoast, bringing a significant increase in rain chances and the potential for heavy

Sarasota downtown merchants say city misled them at parking open house

City cites two reasons for written-question format ahead of Monday workshop

Seeing someone experiencing homelessness in Sarasota? Here’s how the city says you can help

Sarasota's Homeless Outreach Team works to connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, mental health care, substance abuse treatment…

Revenue shortfall linked to stepped-up parking enforcement

Business owners on St. Armands Circle say the problem started before the garage was built

The Suncoast stays hot and dry before later week changes

Drier today

Hillsborough high school senior charged with making bomb threat to school

Detectives traced the phone number used to make the threat to the teen's parent.

Tampa teacher charged with sending inappropriate messages to former student

The teacher allegedly had engaged in inappropriate communication with the victim since 2023.

New Bradenton donations provide lifeline to Colombia earthquake victims

Medical supplies and nonperishable food items are among the donations currently needed.

Manatee County primary election: What’s on the Aug. 18 ballot?

Races vary by party registration and district, elections office says.

Suncoast community collects donations for Colombia earthquake victims

Volunteers gather supplies for families in hardest-hit areas of western Colombia.

Suncoast’s Colombian Community Reacts to Devastating Earthquake

At Mi Sitio, a local Colombian restaurant in Sarasota that takes pride in its heritage, the news sparked immediate shock and anxiety.

Suncoast law enforcement face vandalism of license plate readers as residents debate privacy and safety

Two local law enforcement agencies—the North Port Police Department and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office—confirmed they have received report…

K-9 Ace returns home after being shot while protecting Polk County deputies

Officials said Ace tried to walk shortly after waking from anesthesia and was eager to leave the veterinary center.

Venice police investigating death on Warfield Avenue

Venice police detectives are investigating after a person was found dead in the 200 block of Warfield Avenue.