Protesters target plans for second big camp to concentrate immigrants WSLR News reporter Ramon Lopez was at Camp Blanding. Read Article »
“No Kings” protests headed to Southwest Florida this Saturday Shocked by the military parade in DC, veterans group will walk in Sarasota. Read Article »
Peace & Justice this Wednesday: Songs of Protest with David Rovics This Wednesday, June 11 at 9am, Tom will spend the hour with folk singer and activist David Rovics. We’ll hear some of his newest songs and discuss his work and the power of music in social movements. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will hear from constituents after their firing of the superintendent, and they will discuss how to search for a new one. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Whistleblowers say New College Foundation may have misused donations Did scholarship money end up paying campus president’s compensation? Read Article »
Sarasota County commissioners propose new stormwater department Residents are “thrilled” at the commissioners’ vote, though some wish they’d taken action sooner. Read Article »
Manatee County raises impact fees Ignoring developer threats, county commissioners bump up infrastructure fees to recommended level. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: This DeSoto farm has avoided avian flu How? Sunlight keeps his chicken safe, says Grove Ladder Farm’s owner. Read Article »
What to know heading into hurricane season 2025 Official advice: update emergency plans and contacts, check insurance and pack disaster kits. Read Article »
6/07 Talk of the Town: Affordable Housing in Sarasota On the June 7 edition of “Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable” with Carrie Seidman: it’s a deep Read Article »
DeSantis property tax cuts get local pushback Real estate broker, county commissioner worry about funding for fire stations, police and schools. Read Article »
Manatee County Commissioner proposes hiring freeze The all-Republican commission commiserates about DOGE failure to shrink government, but does not vote on Bob McCann’s proposal. Read Article »
FPL requests largest base rate hike in Florida’s history The investor-owned monopoly argues consumers must bear the cost of rising power needs. Read Article »