Bodycam video: Chaotic moments unfold after Sarasota police officer hits 8-year-old on dirt bike
A chaotic scene unfolded Monday evening after an officer with the Sarasota Police Department accidentally hit an 8-year-old who was riding a dirt bike.
8-year-old surrounded by family in hospital after being hit by Sarasota officer
The Sarasota Police Department says an officer was leaving the scene of a call for service when he hit an 8-year-old on his dirt bike.
Juvenile on dirt bike seriously injured in Sarasota crash involving police officer
A juvenile was taken to the hospital Monday evening after a Sarasota crash involving a police officer, officials said.
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris is still piled next to streets from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton.
1 person injured in Sarasota shooting, police investigating
One person was shot and injured in an early morning shooting in Sarasota, according to police.
Ringling Museum of Art features 13 artists in 'Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration'
Every three years, five Tampa Bay area museums join together for Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration.
Accused DUI driver arrested in deadly Sarasota crash
Sarasota police say alcohol and speed were factors in a crash that killed one person and critically injured another.
Boars Head ham from Tampa Bay Area Publix at the center of wrongful death suit
Boars Head’s legal challenges worsened Wednesday as a new wrongful death suit was brought against the company.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall damaged during Hurricane Milton, repairs could cost around $7M
While the performances on the main stage will take a small break, work continues behind the scenes to ensure the show will eventually go on.
Sarasota Museum of Art featuring 14 artists for Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration exhibit
Every three years, five Tampa Bay museums join together for Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration.
Sarasota Sailing Squadron and youth program works to come back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Sailors are known for their strength and for weathering any storm that comes their way. The Sarasota Sailing Squadron and their youth sailing program have been through a lot after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Sarasota businesses along the coast begin reopening after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many businesses have been shut down for more than a week following Hurricane Milton. Many first dealt with power outages, and then they needed time to clean up the damage.
Florida parents welcome 'miracle baby' born during Hurricane Milton's landfall
The parents of a new baby boy are celebrating his birth, happening within hours of Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida.
Sarasota mobile home community destroyed in Hurricane Milton: 'I wanted to cry'
If you take one look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton at Tri-Par Estates Mobile Home Park in Sarasota, you can see why most evacuation orders begin with mobile home residents. Twisted metal is everywhere in the community as they begin the road to recovery.
‘It’s a punch in the gut’: Sarasota and Manatee Counties prepare for Hurricane Milton on the heels of Helene
Just two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene left a path of damage on Anna Maria Island. Now, Hurricane Milton is poised to bring worse.
Sarasota Police recall rescuing Hurricane Helene victims
Before Hurricane Helene, Sarasota Police officers warned residents on land and water of potential impacts and cautioned residents to heed evacuation orders.
St. Armands Circle businesses gutted after Hurricane Helene
It’s not clear when a lot of businesses in St. Armands Circle will be able to reopen after many of them flooded during Hurricane Helene. A lot of shops on the ground level had several feet of floodwater inside.
At least 1 killed in crash on I-75 in Sarasota County
At least one person died early Monday after a crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Mote Marine Aquarium prepares for Hurricane Helene
Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota has a plan to follow during every tropical system that comes our way.
Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County partnering with Art Center Sarasota for new exhibit
“Our Starlight by The Unaligned Stars" at Art Center Sarasota hopes to shine a light on the inner thoughts and emotions facing underrepresented teenagers.