Funding students directly allows less advantaged families to afford various schooling options.

With absentee ballots sent out and early voting starting Aug. 8, here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

Absentee voting — or voting by mail — has been a part of Florida’s election process since 2002. Every signature is checked for security.

Improve hate-crime reporting, commit resources to bring those responsible to justice.

After the Sarasota County property appraiser lost a ruling against Selby on a technicality, its lawyers went all-out to take away its tax exemption.

Local police departments need to make changes to more easily help citizens.

Our reporter gives his thoughts on experiencing the virus.