Robert Prevost, the first American Pope, elected by the papal conclave on Thursday, has family in Southwest Florida.

The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County is convening a childcare community meeting this summer to brainstorm solutions.

Cardinal Mooney High School's Cougar Network, led by teacher Ryan Krause, provides students with hands-on experience in ...

Can you make a Publix run for flowers, chocolate and charcuterie on Mother's Day this weekend? Here's what to know.

As hurricane season looms, cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are already making a local impact.

Livestream a rocket launch or go behind the scenes with team that defends Earth against asteroids. NASA announces new channel ...

USA TODAY's Florida Network checked in with some of IMG's top recruits after a busy spring. Here's the latest recruiting intel from the Ascenders.

VENICE – Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Venice, asked that members of the Diocese join him in prayer for Pope Leo XIV – referred to as the Successor of St. Peter – as the ...

A 9-foot alligator was spotted in the parking lot of a preschool as children arrived. Deputies wrangled and removed it for relocation.

Sarasota County commissioners voted to allow Lakewood Ranch to build hundreds of new homes east of I-75, amid a development boom for the area.

Finally, the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees wrap up their season with a high-energy water ski show on City Island. Here are details on the top five events happening today, May 8, through Sunday.

Manatee County commissioners appear split on proposals to regulate vacation rentals that will be up for a vote next month.