Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions

Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however. 

Tampa woman found guilty of manslaughter after 2022 shooting in Sarasota: SCSO

A Sarasota County jury has found a 19-year-old woman guilty of manslaughter after a shooting that killed a teen and injured two other juveniles in February 2022.

3 alligators found dead at Myakka River State Park

Florida state officials are looking into the deaths of at least three alligators at Myakka River State Park.

Sarasota County schools sees historic high school graduation rate

Newly released state graduation rates show huge improvements for Sarasota County Schools. The district saw its biggest success in graduates from the 2023-2024 school year. 

More than 22,000 laptops refurbished by Sarasota non-profit group

The work happening inside the Sarasota Technology Users Group gives a second life to old and outdated laptops and desktop computers. 

Video shows arrest of Bay Area doctor accused of soliciting teen for sexual images in Reddit chat

A doctor faces criminal charges after asking a teen girl for nude images and talking about performing sexual acts on her during an online conversation, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

Bay Area counties announce the opening of cold shelters before temperatures dip

People looking to swap the snow and cold with Florida’s sunny beaches will have to wait, as the new year is poised to bring sloppy weather conditions to the Bay Area.

Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice

Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.

Two arrested in Sarasota on dog cruelty charges

The owners of a dog training service were arrested after several dogs died while in their care, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Sarasota thieves targeting online bike sellers while posing as buyers

Sarasota sellers advertised their bikes were for sale online, and even met up with the potential buyers and let them take the bikes for test rides. But, they wound up empty-handed when those buyers turned out to be thieves. 

Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it

Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.

Sarasota structure fire under investigation

Firefighters are working to figure out what caused a mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon.