Sarasota officer breaks window to rescue dog left in hot car
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
Carlie Brucia's killer gets new sentencing hearing
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday ordered a new sentencing hearing for a man who killed 11-year-old Carlie Brucia in Sarasota County in a case that drew national attention.
Volunteers pull 267 pounds of trash and debris from New Pass
Dozens of volunteers with Sarasota Bay Watch hauled everything from fishing poles to cast nets to cell phones and even a BB gun from the waters of New Pass recently.
Ringling Causeway lanes reopen after gas leak
Traffic to the beach was blocked in Sarasota earlier, thanks to a gas leak near the John Ringling Causeway.
Independence Day celebrations return to Bay Area
Fireworks will once again light up the night on the Fourth of July. Sarasota, Lakeland, Bradenton, and St. Petersburg all say plans are in the works for an Independence Day to remember.
Overtown, Sarasota's first Black community, celebrated through Rosemary District mural project
The streets that make up the Rosemary District – once known as Overtown – date back to the 1880s.
Employers get competitive to find employees at Sarasota's University Town Square
From inside the University Town Center mall to stores and businesses that surround it, one thing is missing: workers.
Giant manta ray swims near Sarasota police patrol boat
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
Deputies: 11-year-old girl dies trying to save dogs from Florida house fire
Rilee is believed to have died due to smoke inhalation, the sheriff’s office said.
‘All of you are heroes’: Nurses Week takes on extra meaning after 'challenging' year
After more than a year of unknown, hope finally shines through at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
911 dispatchers left off Florida's first-responder bonus list
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officer would be getting $1,000 pandemic bonuses, but 911 operators say the stress and demands of their jobs warrants putting them on that list.
Sarasota girl dies in fire, possibly trying to save dogs, witnesses say
Officials say multiple 911 calls were made about two homes on fire on Iowa Street. Witnesses said a young girl went into one of the houses and never came back out.
Sarasota PD turns on 154 body-warn cameras
The body-worn cameras were purchased for $3.2 million. The city approved funds covering training, hardware, and storage for five years. Sarasota police said the benefits far outweigh the price tag.
Sarasota Eagle Scout earns ever possible merit badge from Boy Scouts of America
Owen joined the Wolf Scouts in second grade. He's now a 16-year-old Eagle Scout and he's earned every merit badge possible. Since 1912, less than 500 scouts than out of 110 million have accomplished that feat.
North Port teens get chance to go to prom in style -- for free
North Port office space has been transformed into a prom boutique, with designer dresses, shoes, jewelry, corsages and even clothes for the guys. Everything is free for seniors attending North Port's community prom.
Giant gator shows up on front doorstep of Sarasota home
Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.
COVID-19-sniffing dog adds extra layer of protection at Sarasota hospital
COVID-19 screenings have become a regular practice at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
Troopers, deputies team up to look for aggressive drivers, speeders on I-75
Drivers in Manatee County and Sarasota County have one more reason to be careful on the roadways.
North Port forensic supervisor arrested on drug-related charges
A forensic supervisor with the North Port Police Department is facing charges for illegally possessing drugs.
Deadly crash knocks out power to residents in southern Sarasota County
A dump truck crash near North Port left one person dead and knocked out power to the surrounding neighborhood, deputies say.