Child porn possession charges lead Sarasota police to victim from 1990s
Sarasota detectives arrested a 56-year-old on child porn possession charges. They said he admitted to also inappropriately touching two young boys in the early 1990s – one of which was tracked down by police. Now, the victim plans to press charges.
Sarasota intersection reopens after gas leak
First responders along with TECO spent much of the early morning trying to cap a gas leak in Sarasota.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Rich history of Sarasota Opera House just as fascinating as the artists who take its stage
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
‘I should have known better’: Betty Ford's son helps others battling addiction in Sarasota
Sober for 30 years, Steve Ford, son of President Gerald Ford and first lady Betty Ford, is working to help those struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Sarasota realtor finishes 42nd NYC marathon, longest women's streak in race history
She's 78 years old and Sunday, Connie Brown finished the New York City marathon for the 42nd time.
Milestone: For first time since February of 2020, no COVID-19 patients at Sarasota hospital
In February of 2020, Doctors Hospital was the first in the state to diagnose and treat a COVID-positive patient. Thursday afternoon, their last COVID-19 patient was released. As of now, they remain COVID-patient free.
Police: Bradenton man 'huffed' nitrous oxide before driving, causing deadly crash in June
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
Sex offender in Sarasota arrested after inappropriately touching 7-year-old boy, police say
A registered sex offender was arrested by Sarasota police after officials learned he inappropriately touched a child. The victim’s mom, they said, was in a sexual relationship with the suspect for about a year.
Target CEO makes $10M donation to help build new mental health facility in Sarasota
The pandemic has had a huge impact on people's mental health, dramatically increasing cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. Treatment in all age groups is needed now more than ever.
Visually impaired aim to increase their own visibility on White Cane Day
For the blind and visually impaired, the white canes they carry help them navigate daily life, For the blind and visually impaired, the white canes they carry help them navigate daily life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Judge rejects Sarasota business's challenge to 'vaccine passport' ban
A Leon County circuit judge has refused to block a state law that bans so-called “vaccine passports,” rejecting arguments by a Sarasota business that the law violates First Amendment rights.
Art and nature collide as visitors ‘see the invisible’ at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
A new exhibit on display at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is an international collaboration among 12 botanical gardens across six countries that features 13 international artists and their works of augmented reality.
Sarasota museum offers glimpse into unique legacy of John and Mabel Ringling
With an 18th century theater, two museums, a Venetian gothic mansion and a world-class art collection located on a 66-acre arboretum, the Ringling Art Museum is unlike any other museum in the Bay Area.
No one left behind: Unclaimed veterans buried side-by-side in Sarasota service
One was a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam war; the other served in Korea. They didn’t know one another, but the two unclaimed veterans were buried side-by-side today at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Judge considers Sarasota craft store's challenge to 'vaccine passport' ban
A Leon County circuit judge is scheduled Thursday to hold a hearing in a Sarasota hobby and craft store’s challenge to a state law that bans so-called "vaccine passports."
Congressman pushes to re-establish manatees as 'endangered'
Florida’s manatee population continues to dwindle at an alarming rate, and Congressman Vern Buchanan says he will push for a new law that will change the classification of manatees from "threatened" to "endangered."
Sarasota man jailed after suspicious girlfriend finds child porn on phone, police say
A Sarasota woman, suspicious that her boyfriend was cheating on her, checked his phone for evidence of infidelity and found something much worse, police say.
Florida craft store challenges state's 'vaccine passport' ban
A Sarasota hobby and craft store has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law that prevents businesses from requiring customers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Brian Laundrie's neighbor reacts to Gabby Petito homicide confirmation: 'I'm really angry now'
Charlene Guthrie, who lives across the street from where Brian Laundrie lives, said the Laundrie family should have come forward and spoke to investigators in Gabby Petito's case sooner. 'They remained so normal through the whole thing, you know, while they were here, till he went on the run.'