In our opinion, the State failed to prove that Ms. Benefield was not acting in self-defense,” her attorney said.

Spending two hours with Lakewood Ranch's Jane Imperiale — standing in front of a Publix on Lorraine Road and University ...

Soleta Golf Club is a high-end community. It will be gated and contain just under a hundred custom-built luxury residences.

Loved ones of a missing Manatee County great-grandfather are desperately searching for him and hoping they’ll have him home for Christmas ... according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Oscar Mayer’s ...

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Ashley Benefield is being held at the Manatee County Jail until a January bond hearing. Her defense is filing an appeal of ...

Manatee County Commissioner Jason Bearden called Tuesday for a quick policy reversal, and asked for a 60-day timeline to vote ...

The Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5K is a family-friendly event that features Christmas decorations at the start and finish ...

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance announced the 10 ... Winner: Lee Kotwicki, State College of Florida. Sarasota-Manatee Best Rancher Award − Awarded to the most dedicated and highly motivated ...

Previous reporting:Former Florida ballerina's sentencing postponed ... Court documents state that Doug Benefield was at Ashley Benefield's home that evening to help with packing in preparation ...