SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County launched its annual mosquito abatement drive on Tuesday, using new methods to monitor and prevent the spread of bug-borne disease.

Two of the Florida Gators' most sought-after targets returned and will return to campus for unofficial visits after already taking official visits this summer.

A man convicted of raping and killing a woman three decades ago after kidnapping her from a supermarket parking lot was executed Tuesday in Florida.

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Beach has declared a local state of emergency in advance of the for July 4-6 weekend, after a request from Police Chief John Crosby.