Sandbags are a hot commodity today, and the City of Bradenton started its distribution early this morning.

MANATEE COUNTY (WSNN) - A mandatory evacuation order and a voluntary evacuation order has been issued by Manatee County because of Hurricane Ian's expected arrival. Residents that live in Zone A are under a mandatory evacuation order, effective at 8 a.m.

Schools open Monday, sandbag locations detailed around Suncoast

SARASOTA (SNN TV) - With the Inflation Reduction Act, the United States makes its biggest investment in reversing climate change, which also may help encourage other countries to join the effort. I've spoken many times with the CEO of the Climate Adaptati

Manatee County declares a local state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Ian.

During National Rehab week, a toddler is recovering after having a heart transplant when she was just a baby.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information to help find the lead suspect in a deadly shooting. 

FLORIDA (SNN TV) - Florida! Its not just for vacation anymore. Florida is the place to be, especially for New Yorkers. August saw the most New Yorkers transplanting to Florida in any month ever recorded. More Empire State residents - 5,838 - switched thei

A toll booth employee in Collier County was seriously hurt after a semi truck crashed into the toll plaza.

SARASOTA (SNN TV) – Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced the winners of the 16th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Awards. Buchanan established the awards to give special recognition to fire and rescue

Gas prices are averaging $3.38 in the area, down from $3.40 a week ago and $3.54 a month ago.

Rubio has also said tragic circumstances of a pregnancy -- such as rape or incest -- shouldn't determine whether or not an abortion can happen.

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is planning to add its first student housing on campus. 

A multi-vehicle crash in Manatee County sent three people to the hospital, Friday morning.

When pressed in a CBS Miami interview, Rubio said he would favor a complete ban on abortion with no exceptions if a state decided on it.

Annette Gutierrez, Cynthia McLaughlin, and Marco La Manno were recognized at the Sunshine State Awards.

"The King of Rant" Lewis Black is returning to the Suncoast.

He's the "King of Rant," and he's coming to rant in Sarasota. Comedian Lewis Black will return to the Van Wezel Sunday, December 11.

While DeSoto Square closed in 2021, a new investor wants to breathe new life into it.

Commissioner Fried joined SNN to respond to arguments made by those who oppose abortion rights, as well as talk about what she would do as governor on the issue of abortion rights.

Marco La Manno was able to speak to Congressman Crist recently about one of the biggest issues in Florida: the home insurance crisis.

Commissioner Nikki Fried says Florida's government has failed on the issue of affordable housing.

Angelina Colonneso says she has "grave concerns" about Hopes' performance, saying Hopes has not communicated with her office on multiple projects and is concerned about his use of money.

Fried wants the Florida delegation on this committee to keep a cannabis banking provision in the bill.

While hurricane season historically peaks in August and September, now is the time to get your financial house in order so you're not scrambling to figure things out if a storm approaches/makes landfall.