Predators appear near sperm whale off coast of Venice, cycle of life continues
Off the coast of Venice, an up-close look into the cycle of life continues to occur.
Loggerhead turtle returned home after rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory
Loaded onto a cart, a loggerhead turtle named Clarice began the journey home on Monday.
Bradenton police sergeant on marine unit honored with eternal reef after passing away from cancer
Sergeant Lee Cosens served in the Army and with the marine unit at Bradenton Police Department before passing away from cancer. Now, his family spent Friday morning crafting and creating a reef ball in his memory.
Deceased body found after suspects opened fire on Sarasota home
A death investigation is underway in Sarasota.
Sarasota County's 211 community helpline could fade out by the end of the month
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, the phone often rings off the hook.
Video: Sharks feast on whale that died after stranding itself off the coast of Venice
The circle of life was evident this week after a deceased whale was towed out to sea.
Sarasota dog groomer arrested for animal abuse and cruelty
A dog groomer in Sarasota is accused of punching, shaking and throwing dogs and cats that were in her care.
Venice beached whale: Swim advisory lifted after dead whale towed out to sea
A beach in Venice is back open to swimmers after a whale stranded itself and died earlier this week.
Beached whale in Venice towed out to sea following necropsy
A whale that beached itself in Venice was towed out to sea Tuesday.
Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'
Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday.
Sperm whale beached off coast of Venice to be euthanized if it survives the night, FWC says
A beached whale estimated to be about 50 feet long and 50,000-70,000 pounds is stranded off the coast of Venice, according to city officials.
Fine art students turned forensic artists hope to solve cold cases
Art students are hoping to help solve cold cases.
Barstool's Dave Portnoy made his way through Tampa Bay area giving pizza reviews
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports is making his way through the Tampa Bay area giving out pizza reviews on his popular review series.
Christian Ziegler investigation: Former Florida GOP chairman won't be charged with video voyuerism
The State Attorney's Office announced Wednesday it will decline to file any criminal charges against Christian Ziegler concerning his video voyeurism investigation.
Warm Mineral Springs Park to see $9M in improvements
Florida's only hot springs park will remain as it is for now.
Christian Ziegler investigation: Audio reveals former state GOP Chair’s concern over fallout from charges
Audio recordings of police interviews with former Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler reveal a mostly cooperative tone with Sarasota police who investigated him for a rape allegation last year.
Students help bring skulls to life in an effort to solve cold cases
Students at one Florida College is using art to help solve crimes.
North Port Police Department running out of space due to fast-growing community
A conference room now houses two offices and a storage closet has been turned into a commander’s office.
Community celebrates 10th anniversary of Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza
Hundreds of veterans, family members, and members of the community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza on Saturday.
Bodycam video: Sarasota bank robbery suspect killed during officer-involved shooting
Newly released bodycam video shows the moments leading up to an officer-involved shooting in Sarasota that left a bank robbery suspect dead.