Too young to remember Sept. 11th themselves, students reflect on lives lost
Each flag placed into the ground represents a person: 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Students and faculty at USF Sarasota-Manatee joined together and planted each flag as a remembrance.
Each flag placed into the ground represents a person: 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Students and faculty at USF Sarasota-Manatee joined together and planted each flag as a remembrance.
'America is under attack:' Bush was in Sarasota classroom when grim news came
On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday morning, President George W. Bush was in Florida to discuss education initiatives at an elementary school. But that visit was interrupted by the worst terror attack on American soil.
On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday morning, President George W. Bush was in Florida to discuss education initiatives at an elementary school. But that visit was interrupted by the worst terror attack on American soil.
150 sea turtles killed by red tide so far this year, FWC says
FWC researchers say they've documented around 150 sea turtles that have been killed by red tide so far this year. Wildlife volunteers say they've started to see dead juvenile sea turtles washing ashore.
FWC researchers say they've documented around 150 sea turtles that have been killed by red tide so far this year. Wildlife volunteers say they've started to see dead juvenile sea turtles washing ashore.
New College: Unknown man entered dorm, inappropriately touched student
More police officers are stationed around the residence halls at the New College of Florida after a student said someone broke into their room in the middle of the night and inappropriately touched them.
More police officers are stationed around the residence halls at the New College of Florida after a student said someone broke into their room in the middle of the night and inappropriately touched them.
COVID in context: Doctors say slight increase in vaccinated patients not cause for concern
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reported a recent uptick in vaccinated people needing to be hospitalized for severe illness due to COVID-19, but public health experts are adding context to the increase.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reported a recent uptick in vaccinated people needing to be hospitalized for severe illness due to COVID-19, but public health experts are adding context to the increase.
Sarasota urn company grows with COVID-19 death toll
The owner of a Sarasota urn company says she's never been so bust. And with an average of 227 Floridians dying every seven days just of COVID, a Bay Area crematorium told FOX 13 it is at capacity.
The owner of a Sarasota urn company says she's never been so bust. And with an average of 227 Floridians dying every seven days just of COVID, a Bay Area crematorium told FOX 13 it is at capacity.
Sarasota police chief retires after 7 months on the job following 'unexpected health issues'
After seven months on the job, Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser announced he will retire.
After seven months on the job, Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser announced he will retire.
'Continuous mass casualty situation': Hospital workers reach breaking point across Tampa Bay
Healthcare workers are exhausted, stretched thin, and working to save lives 18 months after the pandemic began. Now, some of them are sharing their stories in hopes of encouraging the holdouts to get vaccinated.
Healthcare workers are exhausted, stretched thin, and working to save lives 18 months after the pandemic began. Now, some of them are sharing their stories in hopes of encouraging the holdouts to get vaccinated.
10-month roundabout construction project tests patience of Sarasota drivers
Horns blared, drivers screamed and some sat in traffic on their phones waiting for the car ahead of them to move near U.S. 41 and Gulf Stream in Sarasota as construction on a roundabout got underway this week.
Horns blared, drivers screamed and some sat in traffic on their phones waiting for the car ahead of them to move near U.S. 41 and Gulf Stream in Sarasota as construction on a roundabout got underway this week.
As COVID-19 cases rise in schools, health officials say it’s going to get worse before it gets better
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
After 35 years, Sarasota police close cold-case murder after identifying suspect, who died in 2015
Sarasota police say they have finally identified the man who murdered 28-year-old Denise Stafford while she was at home with her daughter in October 1985.
Sarasota police say they have finally identified the man who murdered 28-year-old Denise Stafford while she was at home with her daughter in October 1985.
Anglers reel in 13-foot, 900-pound pregnant tiger shark less than 30 miles off Sarasota coast
When two tourists from Montana came to Sarasota on vacation, they never imagined they would come face to face with one of the largest sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
When two tourists from Montana came to Sarasota on vacation, they never imagined they would come face to face with one of the largest sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sarasota coding school gives kids early tech skills
An after-school program in Sarasota is giving kids an edge for the future by teaching them new languages -- computer code.
An after-school program in Sarasota is giving kids an edge for the future by teaching them new languages -- computer code.
Sarasota’s first female SWAT officer prepares every day for the unknown
Before Sarasota SWAT's first female became an officer, she had a career in social work and helped people through traumatic events, but she wanted to do more.
Before Sarasota SWAT's first female became an officer, she had a career in social work and helped people through traumatic events, but she wanted to do more.
Summer Circus Spectacular at Sarasota's Asolo Theater is fun for the entire family
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling have come together to create the Summer Circus Spectacular at the historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota.
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling have come together to create the Summer Circus Spectacular at the historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota.
Bay Area hospitals restrict visitors as Florida breaks records for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Sarasota Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth hospitals in Polk County are among the medical facilities that are shifting to a no-visitor policy -- with some exceptions -- as Florida experiences record-breaking numbers in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth hospitals in Polk County are among the medical facilities that are shifting to a no-visitor policy -- with some exceptions -- as Florida experiences record-breaking numbers in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Maggots fill sand along Lido Beach after red tide fish kill
Hundreds of tons of dead fish – victims of the red tide algae bloom – have been pulled from the coast, but now some beachgoers are finding another unwelcome impact of red tide.
Hundreds of tons of dead fish – victims of the red tide algae bloom – have been pulled from the coast, but now some beachgoers are finding another unwelcome impact of red tide.
More than 1,000 Florida adults being hospitalized daily for COVID-19
At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.
At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.
Dogs create problems for birds and water quality along Lido Beach
In an effort to protect visitors and birds, the city of Sarasota is putting up signs reminding pet owners that dogs are not allowed on Lido Beach.
In an effort to protect visitors and birds, the city of Sarasota is putting up signs reminding pet owners that dogs are not allowed on Lido Beach.
Sarasota native takes home silver medal for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics
Sarasota native Emma Weyant is one of six swimmers on Team USA to take home a medal at the Olympics this weekend.
Sarasota native Emma Weyant is one of six swimmers on Team USA to take home a medal at the Olympics this weekend.