SARASOTA COUNTY - A teenager was killed and at least two others are being investigated in connection with his death after a house party for high school students spilled out of control and erupted into a brawl. ...more

July 31, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - A Verizon technician has filed a lawsuit against the former owner of Zeus, a 90-pound German shepherd that attacked him during a 2007 service call to a Nokomis house. ...more

July 31, 2008

Beaches in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Sarasota counties last year were found to have risky pollution levels for swimmers less often than the rest of the nation, says an environmental watchdog group. ...more

July 30, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - An obscure film actor accused of rape is suing his accuser, saying the allegations cost his reputation, business contracts, a non-refundable $100,000 for a bail bond and a platinum membership to the Ritz-Carlton. ...more

July 29, 2008

Thunderstorms forming over the Gulf of Mexico are migrating on shore from Clearwater through Hernando and Citrus counties. ...more

July 27, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - State officials repeatedly investigated abuse complaints against a 26-year-old man before he was jailed late Sunday, accused of beating his stepdaughter with a belt, according to court documents. ...more

July 22, 2008

Drivers along Interstate 75 could encounter torrential rain from strong thunderstorms moving over east Hillsborough and southern Pasco counties that are producing up to 2 inches of rain an hour. ...more

July 21, 2008