Sarasota police: DNA connects suspect who died in jail to Tamiami Trail murders
When William Devonshire died in the Sarasota County Jail, he was only facing charges for one of two murder that police believed he was involved in. Now, they can confirm that DNA evidence links him to the deaths of two women.
When William Devonshire died in the Sarasota County Jail, he was only facing charges for one of two murder that police believed he was involved in. Now, they can confirm that DNA evidence links him to the deaths of two women.
More 'swatting' calls prompt lockdowns at Pinellas, Sarasota schools
Multiple hoax calls reported active shooters at schools across South Florida Tuesday morning. By the early afternoon, the "swatting" calls reached a number of schools in the Tampa Bay area as well.
Multiple hoax calls reported active shooters at schools across South Florida Tuesday morning. By the early afternoon, the "swatting" calls reached a number of schools in the Tampa Bay area as well.
3 injured in Sarasota shooting, police say
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured three people.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured three people.
Sarasota man without a driver’s license arrested for DUI manslaughter after crashing into home
One woman was killed, and two others were injured after a Sarasota man drove into a home Friday night.
One woman was killed, and two others were injured after a Sarasota man drove into a home Friday night.
Sarasota man brings in supplies by boat to Pine Island after Hurricane Ian
A man in Sarasota has made it his mission to bring supplies to those in need of help after Hurricane Ian. He's brought more than $30,000 worth of supplies so far – all by boat.
A man in Sarasota has made it his mission to bring supplies to those in need of help after Hurricane Ian. He's brought more than $30,000 worth of supplies so far – all by boat.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport aims to reopen by weekend after roof, water damage
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
The Pickleball Club plans expansions across Florida as sport continues to grow
The Pickleball Club, based in Sarasota, is building a 33,000 square foot club in Lakewood Ranch complete with 12 indoor courts and two outdoors. That is just the beginning of their pickleball plans in Florida.
The Pickleball Club, based in Sarasota, is building a 33,000 square foot club in Lakewood Ranch complete with 12 indoor courts and two outdoors. That is just the beginning of their pickleball plans in Florida.
Sarasota adaptive golf group proves to have no limitations
A Sarasota group is out to prove that the game of golf knows no limitations. The chapter of the Adaptive Golf Association is mainly made up of stroke survivors who only have partial use of their bodies.
A Sarasota group is out to prove that the game of golf knows no limitations. The chapter of the Adaptive Golf Association is mainly made up of stroke survivors who only have partial use of their bodies.
Sarasota teen wins Steph Curry's Underrated Golf Tour
A Sarasota teen is one step closer to making his dream of playing in the PGA a reality.
A Sarasota teen is one step closer to making his dream of playing in the PGA a reality.
USF Sarasota-Manatee to add its first student housing by 2024
Down at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, they are officially planning to add student housing – for the first time ever.
Down at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, they are officially planning to add student housing – for the first time ever.
Five years after red tide devastated sea trout in Sarasota Bay, efforts to replenish begin
Since 2017, sea trout fishing has been banned or limited, but the release of 15,000 juvenile sea trout gives anglers and conservationists hope.
Since 2017, sea trout fishing has been banned or limited, but the release of 15,000 juvenile sea trout gives anglers and conservationists hope.
Bay Area baseball player hopes to lift Team USA to gold in U18 Baseball World Cup
A Mitchell High School senior was named to the USA baseball team this week for the upcoming U18 Baseball World Cup.
A Mitchell High School senior was named to the USA baseball team this week for the upcoming U18 Baseball World Cup.
Bay Area program gives families a head start on saving for college
Saving for college can be a daunting task, especially with the cost of food and housing going up, but a Bay Area head start program is helping families stash cash away for higher education.
Saving for college can be a daunting task, especially with the cost of food and housing going up, but a Bay Area head start program is helping families stash cash away for higher education.
Some Florida cities and counties move forward with smoking bans on beaches, parks
Florida cities and counties are snuffing out smoking at beaches and parks to keep cigarette butts away from the sand. Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Pinellas County are a few that are moving forward with smoking bans on beaches.
Florida cities and counties are snuffing out smoking at beaches and parks to keep cigarette butts away from the sand. Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Pinellas County are a few that are moving forward with smoking bans on beaches.
Who killed Jabez Spann? Police still seeking answers in teen's disappearance, death 5 years later
Sarasota police are still trying to piece together what happened to a Sarasota teen who was found dead in 2019 after he was last seen alive at a Labor Day party two years earlier.
Sarasota police are still trying to piece together what happened to a Sarasota teen who was found dead in 2019 after he was last seen alive at a Labor Day party two years earlier.
Community rallies around family of couple killed in food truck crash on I-75
Carlos Mendoza and Alondra Lopez died when their food truck blew a tire, crashed on I-75, and caught on fire in the median — trapping the husband and wife inside. Food trucks from across the area immediately began working together to help the family, raising thousands of dollars to support the couple's 4-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter.
Carlos Mendoza and Alondra Lopez died when their food truck blew a tire, crashed on I-75, and caught on fire in the median — trapping the husband and wife inside. Food trucks from across the area immediately began working together to help the family, raising thousands of dollars to support the couple's 4-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter.
Beagles removed from Virginia breeding facility available for adoption at Humane Society of Sarasota County
Over a dozen beagles at the Humane Society of Sarasota County were rescued from a medical testing facility in Virginia last month and are ready for their forever home. If you're interested, the shelter is accepting adoption applications.
Over a dozen beagles at the Humane Society of Sarasota County were rescued from a medical testing facility in Virginia last month and are ready for their forever home. If you're interested, the shelter is accepting adoption applications.
Sarasota deputies shoot, kill armed man accused of pointing a gun at them after threatening his girlfriend
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal deputy-involved shooting after deputies say an armed man, accused of threatening his girlfriend with a firearm, aimed a semi-automatic weapon at them as they tried to deescalate the situation.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal deputy-involved shooting after deputies say an armed man, accused of threatening his girlfriend with a firearm, aimed a semi-automatic weapon at them as they tried to deescalate the situation.
Sarasota artist honors late actress Olivia Newton-John in unique lipstick portrait
A Sarasota artist is honoring Olivia Newton-John in a unique way. She created a one-of-a-kind portrait of the late singer and actress.
A Sarasota artist is honoring Olivia Newton-John in a unique way. She created a one-of-a-kind portrait of the late singer and actress.
Police: Burglary suspects get away with $200,000 worth of stolen valuables at Sarasota home
Multiple suspects were arrested after very detailed home break in on Tangier Way in Sarasota. Surveillance cameras captured three men breaking into a couple's home on August 4.
Multiple suspects were arrested after very detailed home break in on Tangier Way in Sarasota. Surveillance cameras captured three men breaking into a couple's home on August 4.