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Sarasota Art Museum exhibition highlights 40-year career of Janet Echelman

Sarasota Art Museum exhibition highlights 40-year career of Janet Echelman

In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career. 

December 30, 2025 5:29pm EST
Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve

Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve

Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.

December 30, 2025 5:01pm EST
Sarasota County teacher who beat ovarian cancer to race in Boston Marathon

Sarasota County teacher who beat ovarian cancer to race in Boston Marathon

For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team. 

December 30, 2025 4:20pm EST
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop

Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop

Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.

December 30, 2025 10:32am EST
Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents

Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents

Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.

December 29, 2025 6:43pm EST
Death investigation underway at gas station in Sarasota: SCSO

Death investigation underway at gas station in Sarasota: SCSO

Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.

December 27, 2025 2:17pm EST
8-year-old world record holder from Ukraine performing in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe

8-year-old world record holder from Ukraine performing in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe

8-year-old Olesya Kucherenko is performing her hand balancing act in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe performance.

December 26, 2025 9:48am EST
3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested three people accused of poaching and killing alligators across multiple Florida counties.

December 20, 2025 2:50pm EST
Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers

Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers

Sarasota police want to warn residents about a scam involving a bank and rideshare drivers. Investigators say someone withdraws a large amount of cash from a bank, then hands it over to a rideshare driver at the recommendation of the scammer. 

December 18, 2025 11:13pm EST
$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure

$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure

A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle. 

December 18, 2025 4:56pm EST
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a new helicopter, and it's helping their crews respond to hard-to-reach places — getting deputies where they're needed for hoist rescues. 

December 17, 2025 7:18pm EST
Women arrested, dozens of slot machines seized in Sarasota arcade gambling shutdown: SCSO

Women arrested, dozens of slot machines seized in Sarasota arcade gambling shutdown: SCSO

Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

December 17, 2025 4:12pm EST
Cocaine, cash seized from eight-time convicted felon’s Sarasota apartment: Police

Cocaine, cash seized from eight-time convicted felon’s Sarasota apartment: Police

An eight-time convicted felon is heading back to jail after Sarasota police said they found cocaine and cash inside an apartment.

December 17, 2025 10:11am EST
World War II, Korean War veteran prepares for 100th birthday with concert from students

World War II, Korean War veteran prepares for 100th birthday with concert from students

A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone. 

December 15, 2025 5:47pm EST
Accused drunk driver arrested in double fatal Sarasota crash: 'Ridiculous mistake’

Accused drunk driver arrested in double fatal Sarasota crash: 'Ridiculous mistake’

Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on I-75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

December 15, 2025 5:07pm EST
I-75 crash leaves 2 dead in Sarasota: Man arrested for DUI manslaughter, troopers say

I-75 crash leaves 2 dead in Sarasota: Man arrested for DUI manslaughter, troopers say

Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

December 14, 2025 10:40pm EST
Florida gator caught in front of Sarasota County gas station: 'Another Day, another gator'

Florida gator caught in front of Sarasota County gas station: 'Another Day, another gator'

Sarasota County deputies removed a large swamp puppy from a local gas station this week.

December 11, 2025 2:18pm EST
Sarasota mom vows not to let fear silence son who accuses school staff member of touching him inappropriately

Sarasota mom vows not to let fear silence son who accuses school staff member of touching him inappropriately

A Sarasota County mom is speaking out after her son says a staff member touched him inappropriately at school. 

December 10, 2025 5:53pm EST
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following 2024 hurricane season

Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following 2024 hurricane season

Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following erosion and damage brought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

December 9, 2025 5:14pm EST
20-time felon arrested for trafficking cocaine out of Sarasota home: SPD

20-time felon arrested for trafficking cocaine out of Sarasota home: SPD

A 20-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota detectives discovered he was selling cocaine out of his home.

December 9, 2025 12:52pm EST
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Pinellas County sends out hundreds of thousands of dollars in first round of hurricane recovery checks

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Bay Area mom credits Pasco County school staff's quick response, AED for saving son's life

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Family of Hillsborough teen killed in DUI crash starting scholarship for UF medical students in her memory

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Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing

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