USA Today Florida Network recruiting reporters Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson discuss Kickoff Classic highlights and the Week 1 poll.

VENICE — The Sarasota High golf team won the 20-team John Ryan Venice Invitational held at Capril Isles in Venice with a score of 290 on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025., TheLakewood Ranch Green Team came in ...

Is your local government building not ... visually appealing? This survey ranked the top 100 "ugliest" in the US.

Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells shared footage that shows him coming upon a steep embankment at an uncontrollable sprint before landing in a pond.

Travis Hunter has been advertised as a wide receiver and cornerback, but how much will do both for the Jacksonville Jaguars?

A Sarasota city committee has recommended both refurbishments to the Van Wezel and an "accelerated" process for a new arts center.

Jacksonville Jaguars beat reporter Demetrius Harvey breaks down the 17th day of training camp and what's ahead for joint practices.

As they enter their 50th season, the Bucs are celebrating the 50 best players in their history - even reaching out to a writer who covered some bad teams.

Former Florida football coach Urban Meyer, who led UF to its last two national titles, meets the criteria for Ring of Honor induction. But should he be?

The Houston Astros meet the Detroit Tigers as the AL foes battle in the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday.

Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Sarasota County will hold three public meetings as its Emergency Services department asks for a 23% budget increase and a hike in fire fees.