‘Take Care of Maya’: Family’s $200 million lawsuit against All Children’s Hospital goes to court
Opening statements begin Thursday in a case made widely known by the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Sarasota County residents struggle without FEMA assistance one year after Hurricane Ian
In one hour alone Hurricane Ian brought 18 inches of rain to Venice nearly one year ago.
'Take Care of Maya’: Family drops lawsuit against social worker as case against hospital goes forward
A key defendant has been dropped in connection to a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital made widely known by the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Manasota Key residents asking for waterways to be reopened as coastal erosion worsens
The shoreline of Manasota Key looks a lot different than it did a month ago.
Aftermath of Hurricane Ian 1 year later, North Port residents rebuild
One year after Hurricane Ian passed through North Port and homes were engulfed by flood water, signs of damage remain.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Jury selection begins in civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
It's a case that involves parental right, unproven allegations of child abuse and a family who said their daughter was medically kidnapped by the state.
Man arrested for drug possession dies while in custody: Sarasota County deputies
A suspect who was arrested for drug possession died Wednesday after what appeared to be an overdose while being taken to a correctional facility, Sarasota County deputies said.
Ringling College of Art and Design opens esports facility in Sarasota
A hobby for many kids and teens is now an Olympic sport and a college sport, and one school just opened a training facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
Air Force One pilot who protected President Bush in the air during 9/11 attacks shares story in Sarasota
On September 11, 2001, Colonel Mark Tillman was the commander and pilot of Air Force One, working to protect now-former President George W. Bush.
Mosquito-borne illness advisory lifted in Sarasota, Manatee counties
Officials with Sarasota and Manatee counties announced Tuesday that the medical alert status related to malaria that the Florida Department of Health had issued for those two counties has been lifted.
HCSO: Two men arrested in connection with chop shop operation spanning four counties
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park breeding Caribbean King Crabs to help with coral restoration
At Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park, Caribbean King Crabs are spawning.
9/11 related diseases daily concern for first responders 22 years later
A Bay Area social studies teacher was still a rookie New York City police officer when 9/11 happened.
Sarasota commissioners discuss future of former golf course property in Gulf Gate Estates
The future of 49 acres in a Sarasota County neighborhood could be up for discussion.
Shots fired during robbery at Sarasota home: Investigators
Shots were fired at a Sarasota home during an armed robbery Monday afternoon, and now authorities are searching for answers.
81-year-old Sarasota woman dies in crash on US-41, troopers say
An 81-year-old woman died after a crash on Thursday night in Sarasota, according to investigators.
Venice concrete plant engulfed in flames, officials investigating
A large steel building at a concrete plant in Venice was engulfed in flames early Friday morning, according to firefighters.
Sarasota County man sentenced to 15 years in prison for hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old
A Sarasota County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl just over a year ago.
South Jetty in Venice closed over Labor Day due to Hurricane Idalia storm surge damage
Hurricane Idalia is long gone, but the storm still impacted Labor Day plans at the beach. Crews spent Monday evening picking up debris in Treasure Island, and in Venice, the South Jetty, which is normally busy on the holiday, is still shut down because of storm surge damage.
Numerous brush fires at Caspersen Beach in Venice, police investigating
On Sunday evening, officials say there were numerous brush fires at Caspersen Beach in Venice.