FHP warns of deadly distracted driving spike as Florida road fatalities reach highest level since 2021
We’ve all been there - stuck behind a driver who is on their cell phone, scrolling, failing to realize the light has turned green. While it can be a pain, it becomes an even bigger problem when those drivers keep their eyes on their devices after the light turns green.
We’ve all been there - stuck behind a driver who is on their cell phone, scrolling, failing to realize the light has turned green. While it can be a pain, it becomes an even bigger problem when those drivers keep their eyes on their devices after the light turns green.
Sarasota County Fire Department adds high-water rescue trucks and other new tools ahead of hurricane season
The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.
The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.
Art Center Sarasota's 'Art of the Spectacle' honors the human experience behind the scenes
"The Art of the Spectacle" showcases how visual artists translate the world of live performance
"The Art of the Spectacle" showcases how visual artists translate the world of live performance
Sarasota County Schools launches mandatory heart screenings for first-time student-athletes
Electrocardiograms will be required for all first-time student-athletes across the state of Florida.
Electrocardiograms will be required for all first-time student-athletes across the state of Florida.
Sarasota man arrested after police seize fentanyl, cocaine and over $10,000: SPD
A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a search of his home uncovered a massive stash of narcotics.
A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a search of his home uncovered a massive stash of narcotics.
Agape Flights breaks ground on new hangar to help expand its mission reach
On Wednesday morning, Agape Flights broke ground on a new hangar that will enable them to continue their work.
On Wednesday morning, Agape Flights broke ground on a new hangar that will enable them to continue their work.
Venice man accused of strangling boss to death with tank top, plotting to bury body in Port Charlotte
A man is facing second-degree murder and evidence tampering charges, after new details released by Venice police say he strangled his boss to death with a tank top and tried to move his body in a pickup truck early Monday morning.
A man is facing second-degree murder and evidence tampering charges, after new details released by Venice police say he strangled his boss to death with a tank top and tried to move his body in a pickup truck early Monday morning.
Deadly Sarasota house fire under investigation
A deadly house fire in Sarasota is being investigated.
A deadly house fire in Sarasota is being investigated.
Sarasota County Schools says 136 teaching jobs 'downsized' as district faces declining enrollment
After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions.
After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions.
Venice Beach diver dragged 60 yards by boat while searching for shark teeth: 'My life flashed before my eyes’
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
Florida man accused of stabbing & beating roommate to death initially claimed she was a burglar: Affidavit
A North Port man who initially called police to report a burglary that had happened hours earlier is accused of stabbing his roommate with scissors and a kitchen knife before beating her until his golf clubs broke.
A North Port man who initially called police to report a burglary that had happened hours earlier is accused of stabbing his roommate with scissors and a kitchen knife before beating her until his golf clubs broke.
Venice man accused of killing boss during fight: Police
One man is dead and another has been arrested following a fight between an employer and employee in Venice, according to police.
One man is dead and another has been arrested following a fight between an employer and employee in Venice, according to police.
Man accused of urinating on merchandise in Venice business causes $540 in damage: Police
Venice police are searching for a man they say urinated on merchandise inside a business.
Venice police are searching for a man they say urinated on merchandise inside a business.
North Port man arrested for murder
A North Port man is accused of murder following a death investigation over the weekend.
A North Port man is accused of murder following a death investigation over the weekend.
Sarasota man dead after crossing street into oncoming traffic: FHP
A 63-year-old Sarasota man is dead after a late-night pedestrian crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 63-year-old Sarasota man is dead after a late-night pedestrian crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota officers celebrated after saving man's life during mental health crisis
Three Sarasota police officers are being called heroes after saving a man during a mental health crisis.
Three Sarasota police officers are being called heroes after saving a man during a mental health crisis.
Why hundreds wake before dawn for Sarasota’s annual Good Friday march
By the time most of Sarasota is starting its morning, the city’s annual Good Friday procession has already come and gone.
By the time most of Sarasota is starting its morning, the city’s annual Good Friday procession has already come and gone.
Sarasota County deputies shoot armed man during family disturbance at Desoto Acres home: SCSO
A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Desoto Acres after a man pulled a gun from his waistband and was shot by deputies Thursday evening following a reported family disturbance, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Desoto Acres after a man pulled a gun from his waistband and was shot by deputies Thursday evening following a reported family disturbance, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota County deputies shoot armed man: SCSO
A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Desoto Acres after a man pulled a gun from his waistband and was shot by deputies Thursday evening following a reported family disturbance, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Desoto Acres after a man pulled a gun from his waistband and was shot by deputies Thursday evening following a reported family disturbance, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Caribbean king crabs take on Florida coral reef restoration: 'It's been a long time coming'
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys.
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys.