Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash involving semi-truck
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 are back open near Fruitville Road after a deadly crash.
Sarasota police investigate diver death
According to police, Hieu Chi Trinh, 56, was diving for stone crab on Tuesday, but didn't return home.
Sarasota Santa spreads cheer in honor of a very special Christmas elf
We're about two weeks away from Christmas but don't be surprised if you spot Jolly Old Saint Nick strolling the streets of Sarasota.
One person shot at 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is on the scene of a shooting at the 10th Street boat ramp.
Students put artistic and mechanical skills to the test to race handmade vehicles at New College of Florida
Students at New College of Florida gathered on Monday to put some unique, handmade vehicles they had built, to the ultimate test.
Body found in water near Sarasota Yacht Club, police say
Police in Sarasota are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in the bay Saturday afternoon.
Man charged with manslaughter after death of girlfriend, unborn baby boy
Two lives cut short, one before it could even begin. Friends say Natalie Wright was weeks away from giving birth, but on Monday, officers found her in a Sarasota home, lifeless.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
Stephen King surprises Sarasota PD chief with role in new novel
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino had no idea she was mentioned in Stephen King's latest novel "The Institute" until her daughter called from Baltimore to tell her.
Sarasota lawmaker's felony animal abuse bill signed into law by President Trump
The job is never-ending at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
School project on infant heart screenings has the attention of Tallahassee
It started as a school project for 11-year-old Savannah Marquez, who wanted to teach others about the importance of cardiac screening for infants - like the one that saved her baby brother's life.
Four-legged burglary suspect turns out to be dog-napping victim herself
Thousands of miles and years later, 'Maggie' the bulldog is now making up for lost time with her true owner in California. It's all thanks to some dogged police work.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Astronomy groups push to recruit as hobby becomes less popular
Seventeen miles east of the bright lights of downtown Sarasota, a small group searches for a little perspective. The group's name is the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers.
Middle school teacher arrested after multiple accusations of inappropriately touching students
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
Bay Area students have access to kits used by students during LA school shooting
Seconds matter in life-or-death situations and uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death in trauma situations. Bay Area schools are taking steps to make sure students have the tools to help save a life.
DeMarcay Hotel, Roth Cigar Factory to be preserved, developed at the same time
Sitting along Palm Avenue in Sarasota, the DeMarcay Hotel is bound to catch your eye. Built in the 1920s, it was once a masterpiece of Sarasota.
Teen arrested in Sarasota double shooting
A 16-year-old turned himself in after two victims were seriously injured in a shooting, Sarasota police announced Wednesday.
Bride includes puppies in her wedding to help them get adopted
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
'I know I can do this': 40 Carrots builds family bonds through play
At the 40 Carrots Family Center in Sarasota, moms are learning how to bond with their babies through play.