ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — A man in his early 20s was bitten in the lower leg by a shark near Bean Point on the north end of Anna Maria Island on Sunday, according to the West Manatee Fire Rescue ...

Tis the season for holiday lights, ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa Claus, and boat parades galore. Florida has many parades ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Center of Anna Maria Island became the central hub for recovery in a community battered by back-to-back storms. The damage Helene and Milton left behind, you can still ...

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Turtle nesting season is coming to an end, and Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch said 2025 was a record-breaking year for green sea turtle nests on the island. Loggerhead turtles are ...

City officials plan permanent swimming ban at Bean Point after recent drowning. Bean Point currents pose risks due to Gulf-Bay convergence and steep drop-offs. Deputies patrol beach to warn tourists; ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Benjamin Tuffley of Keystone Heights, near Gainesville, was much more than just a husband and father. His family said he inspired them to live boldly and without fear. They're ...

"No swimming" signs were posted at Bean Point Beach, days after a swimmer was found dead after being swept by the tide. Domestic violence victim uses hand signals to ask for help, suspect arrested: ...

A search involved boats, paddleboards, aerial support from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Coast Guard. The body of a missing swimmer was found Monday off Anna Maria Island, ...

LIU opens the 2025 season under fourth‑year head coach Ron Cooper, following a 4–8 campaign in 2024 that saw the Sharks finish in the middle of the Northeast Conference standing. They take on a ...

UPDATE (1:14 a.m.) - According to the Santa Maria Police Department, two suspects have been located and arrested Sunday evening in connection with the shooting and death of a woman in Santa Maria.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reviewing the spending records of local governments, including smaller cities like Marco Island. DOGE is targeting spending ...