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Local News

The Sarasota Police Department has welcomed a new K-9, Kodak.

Sarasota police welcome newest K-9 officer

Updated: moments ago
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By ABC7 Staff
Kodak, a German Shepherd, turned 2 years old on Feb. 8.

Local News

A bomb threat against Parrish Community High School Tuesday morning prompted an hourslong...

Another threat made against Parrish Community High School

Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By ABC7 Staff
A shelter-in-place order was lifted minutes after it was issued.

Local News

Arcadia Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and charged him with the murder of 17-year-old...

Arrest made in DeSoto County Fair murder

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By ABC7 Staff
A 15-year-old boy is charged with shooting Daniel Rodriguez-Lopez to death.

Discovering the Suncoast

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Discovering the Myths of the Suncoast

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Mike Modrick
How much do you REALLY know about the history of the Suncoast?

Top Story

Bradenton man reported missing; public’s help sought

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
He was last seen Tuesday walking away from his home.

Top Story

A robust cold front moving east will soon bring a Suncoast cool down

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By John Scalzi
Warm today, cooler this weekend

Local News

Dr. Allison Foster appointed interim superintendent for Sarasota County Schools

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
- Dr. Allison Foster, who serves as the Sarasota County School District’s Executive Director of Human Resources, has been named interim superintendent.

Local News

Reward offered for information in Parrish Community High School Threat

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The school has been evacuated.

Top Story

Warm work week turns into a cooler weekend

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Bob Harrigan
This delightful weather will continue for the next few days and then some changes are expected for the weekend.

Local News

Mom of DeSoto County Fair shooting victim speaks out for the first time since teen’s death

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Rick Adams
Family remembering teen killed at DeSoto County Fair.
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

Top Story

UPDATE: FBI working with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare following ‘IT security’ incident

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WCTV Staff
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare has begun working with “outside experts” and law enforcement to address the scope of the “IT security event” that occurred last Thursday night.

Local News

DeSoto County Fair reopens after weekend shooting death

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
Additional officers will be on site for the remainder of the fair.

Local News

Bradenton Area River Regatta will feature drone light show

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The Bradenton Area River Area Regatta has announced its first ever drone light show.

Local News

Manatee County Commission replaces Hopes as county administrator

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The commission named Lee Washington, the county’s director of community and veterans services, as interim administrator

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Photo in lawsuit shows Gabby Petito injuries prior to police stop

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
New photos released by the attorneys in ta lawsuit against Moab Police, show a cell phone image taken by Gabby Petito of bruising on her face prior to a domestic violence traffic stop in Moab, Utah.

Local News

Mote manatees split on Super Bowl winner

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The resident manatees at Mote Marine Laboratory are split on who is going to win the Super Bowl this year.

Local News

Parrish Community High gets bomb threat

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The school has been evacuated.

Local News

Lakeland mass shooting suspect killed during police pursuit

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 9:02 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Greene had 10 previous felony charges.

Traffic

Crash causing backup on Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 8:41 AM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Expect delays.

Local News

Pedestrian killed in south Bradenton

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:12 AM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
The man died at the scene, troopers said. No one else was injured.

Top Story

Warmer today and staying warm for several days

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:51 AM EST
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By John Scalzi
A few degrees warmer today

State

Nursing home administrator on trial for deaths after hurricane

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:26 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Prosecutors must prove Carballo showed gross and careless disregard for his patients’ safety.

Local News

Search continues for suspect in deadly shooting at DeSoto County Fair in Arcadia

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:18 PM EST
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By Rick Adams
Investigation continues into shooting death of 17-year-old boy at DeSoto County Fair.

Top Story

Great beach weather for now

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST
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By Bob Harrigan
It has been a rather mild winter so far and looks to be even milder for the next few days. We will see mostly sunny skies both Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the

Top Story

Longboat Key residents experience traffic frustrations

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:20 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
As construction continues on the Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout, Longboat Key is experiencing increased traffic and backups.

News

Housing development coming to Ellenton

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:19 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
According to Defined Companies, they are going to build a mixed-income 235-unit apartment complex, with four stories, and resort-style amenities near the entrance of the Ellenton Premium Outlets.

Local News

Hurricane Ian impacts felt underwater, as well as on land

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:12 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
A “Gulf talk” was scheduled Monday to go over recent changes and the impact Hurricane Ian had on Suncoast underwater landscapes.

Local News

Sheriff: Warrant leads to fatal officer-involved shooting incident in Winter Haven

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
A multi-jurisdictional incident broke out in Winter Haven after an attempt to serve a warrant to a suspect.

State

Hurricane deaths at nursing home: accident or manslaughter?

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
A Florida nursing home administrator charged with causing the overheating deaths of nine patients after Hurricane Irma in 2017 went on trial Monday, with a prosecutor calling him a “captain who abandoned ship” while his attorney said he’s a “scapegoat” for failures of the electric company to restore power.

Local News

Police investigating threat at Toledo Blade Elementary

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:02 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
North Port Police are investigating after a threat to do harm at Toledo Blade Elementary School.

State

Mental exams denied in transgender coverage case

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:57 PM EST
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By Dara Kam
Two minors who are plaintiffs in a challenge to a state rule prohibiting Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender people won’t have to undergo “mental examinations” as requested by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, a federal judge ruled Monday.

Local News

Parrish Community High School confirms threat investigation

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 3:18 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Officials at Parrish Community High School have notified the community that they are investigating an alleged threat. This comes on the heels of two lockdowns caused by medical emergencies at the school, sparking rumor and chaos among students and guardians.

Local News

Kruse DUI trial on hold until evidence appeal is heard

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 2:30 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
An appeals judge must rules on whether body camera audio and video can be used as evidence.

Local News

DeSoto County Fair closed Monday after teen is shot and killed

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 2:08 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Police are asking the public for help in finding a person who recorded video that night.

Local News

Threat reportedly made to DeSoto County High School

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:15 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
There is additional law enforcement presence at the school Monday.

National

2 abducted children from Missouri found in Florida grocery store

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:42 AM EST
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By Gabe Swartz and Debra Worley
Two abducted children who were missing from Missouri for almost a year were found in a grocery store in Florida Wednesday.

Local News

Sarasota County now accepting vote-by-mail applications for 2024 ballot

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Requests made before the Nov. 8, 2022 general election have expired.

Top Story

Florida Legislature opens session on Disney district, migrant flights

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:46 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
The session continues a focus by DeSantis focus on social issues including sexual orientation, gender and immigration

Top Story

A sunny, warm forecast, before late week changes

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:47 AM EST
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By John Scalzi
Warmer temperatures for most of the week

Local News

Gulfstream Avenue roundabout work schedule changes announced

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:20 AM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Daytime lane closures will be in effect until Thursday, Feb. 9

News

Eating chili and saving homeless pets

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:32 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Dogs were being unloaded from the Sarasota County Humane Society’s van for people to admire and potentially adopt for the 9th Annual Chili Cookoff at the Red Barn on Sunday.

Local News

‘Bounce Back to Sunday School’ event featured battle of priests

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Colleagues challenge each other and bring community together

Top Story

Lighter winds and an isolated shower possible today

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:48 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
A more powerful cold front moves in for Friday with a better chance of showers or thunderstorms

Top Story

Shooting at Fredd Glossie Atkins Park

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:28 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Shooting this afternoon at Fredd Glossie Atkins Park in Saratsota.

Top Story

Myakka Co-op Crafters Faire showcases hand-crafted items and benefits non-profits

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
The event on Saturday featured a petting zoo to benefit Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary.

Top Story

Windy Saturday then a few Sunday showers possible

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:51 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
Our Sunday late afternoon showers look fairly light

Top Story

Manatee Technical Colleges prepares students for careers in the dental industry

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:44 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
the dental program can be completed in as little as eleven months.

Local News

Help to Home tackling affordable housing issues in Manatee County

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:59 PM EST
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By Rick Adams
Help to Home providing homes for people in Manatee County through their program.

Local News

Manatee Technical College Helps Train next generation of Dental Assistants

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:40 PM EST
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By James Hill
This is a program designed to train students for careers as dental assistants and orthodontic assistants

Top Story

Breezy and a little cooler for Saturday

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:09 PM EST
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By Bob Harrigan
We will see lows in the low to mid 50s to start the day on Saturday with winds blowing out of the NE at 15-20 mph it will feel a little cooler. We will see much drier air on Saturday so look for mostly sunny skies
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