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

The old lever machines are long gone. We all know what happened with the punch cards and hanging chads. And now the touch-screen machines are relics, too. ...more

July 21, 2008

Friday night, when Sarah Moore demanded money from Robert Smith at 2206 2nd Ave. E in Palmetto, Smith refused to give her any, Manatee County sheriff's deputies said. ...more

July 20, 2008

Friday night, when Sarah Moore demanded money from Robert Smith at 2206 2nd Ave E in Palmetto, Smith refused to give her any, say Manatee County Sheriff Office deputies. ...more

July 19, 2008