It's what's called a memo of understanding, basically saying there is a deal but that nothing about it is binding yet. County Commissioner Joshua Wostal confirmed to Spectrum News on Thursday that the ...

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Pasco County voters will be asked to decide whether to renew a tax referendum for Pasco County Schools in November. Now, a community group called "People for Pasco" has formed to ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — A Manatee County Schools security measure has expanded this school year. One year after introducing weapons detection technology at its high schools, all middle schools are now ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Connecting art and shark conservation is why Sharkapalooza began. Saturday marks the fifth year of the festival in Clearwater. Festival founder Jessica Adanich believes this will be ...

ELLENTON, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation is opening two major interstate ramps in Manatee County Thursday and Friday, that will reduce commute times and lead to fewer accidents. The U ...

LARGO, Fla. — In one week, the new $85-million Largo City Hall will officially open its doors for the first time. This long-awaited facility, called Horizon West Bay, sits at the heart of downtown ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Parts of the Bay area will have Election Day races Tuesday, most notably the city of Lakeland. The Lakeland mayor’s spot, along with two commission seats, will be determined on ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Local butchers are seeing demand shift with shoppers looking for ways to stretch every dollar. As ranchers face lower cattle production, meat prices are rising nationwide.

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — The Associated Builders and Contractors group states there is a massive demand for construction workers across the country. In response to ongoing shortages, local ...

Here is a Day in the Life of a Rockstar to your children. Hartmann teaches them the ABCs and other educational material at the preschool and primary level. Usually, Hartmann begins his day with a ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Goodwill Manasota is expanding its footprint into Longboat Key. The nonprofit opened its first location on the barrier island on Thursday. The store is creating new jobs, while ...