Sarasota PD turns on 154 body-warn cameras
The body-worn cameras were purchased for $3.2 million. The city approved funds covering training, hardware, and storage for five years. Sarasota police said the benefits far outweigh the price tag.
The body-worn cameras were purchased for $3.2 million. The city approved funds covering training, hardware, and storage for five years. Sarasota police said the benefits far outweigh the price tag.
Sarasota Eagle Scout earns ever possible merit badge from Boy Scouts of America
Owen joined the Wolf Scouts in second grade. He's now a 16-year-old Eagle Scout and he's earned every merit badge possible. Since 1912, less than 500 scouts than out of 110 million have accomplished that feat.
Owen joined the Wolf Scouts in second grade. He's now a 16-year-old Eagle Scout and he's earned every merit badge possible. Since 1912, less than 500 scouts than out of 110 million have accomplished that feat.
Giant gator shows up on front doorstep of Sarasota home
Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.
Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.
COVID-19-sniffing dog adds extra layer of protection at Sarasota hospital
COVID-19 screenings have become a regular practice at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
COVID-19 screenings have become a regular practice at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
Sarasota police: 15-year-old uses stolen vehicle to break into business, steal firearms
A teenager from Palmetto is accused of using a stolen vehicle to back into the sidewall of a business and steal several firearms.
A teenager from Palmetto is accused of using a stolen vehicle to back into the sidewall of a business and steal several firearms.
Sarasota police want your unused prescription drugs 'with no questions asked'
Sarasota police are asking residents to drop off their unused prescription drugs this Saturday, April 24 as part of a partnership with the DEA to prevent pill abuse and theft.
Sarasota police are asking residents to drop off their unused prescription drugs this Saturday, April 24 as part of a partnership with the DEA to prevent pill abuse and theft.
Open-air trolleys may make traveling easier throughout Sarasota
Getting back and forth from downtown Sarasota to St. Armand's and Lido beach could soon be easier. The city of Sarasota is looking at an open-air trolley.
Getting back and forth from downtown Sarasota to St. Armand's and Lido beach could soon be easier. The city of Sarasota is looking at an open-air trolley.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital kicks off study in search of better weapons against COVID-19
Doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital are the first in the country to start a new COVID study looking at how to stop the body's inflammation response to COVID – and potentially other diseases, too.
Doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital are the first in the country to start a new COVID study looking at how to stop the body's inflammation response to COVID – and potentially other diseases, too.
9 rescued after boat catches fire in Sarasota, police say
Nine people are safe following a boat fire Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Nine people are safe following a boat fire Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Baby boy dies following ‘medical emergency’ at Sarasota daycare, police say
Sarasota police said a 3-month-old who was hospitalized following a "medical emergency" at a daycare has passed away.
Sarasota police said a 3-month-old who was hospitalized following a "medical emergency" at a daycare has passed away.
Baby boy hospitalized after 'medical emergency' at Sarasota daycare
Investigators remain on the scene in Sarasota where a baby boy was rushed to the hospital after what police are calling a "medical emergency" at a daycare.
Investigators remain on the scene in Sarasota where a baby boy was rushed to the hospital after what police are calling a "medical emergency" at a daycare.
Sarasota man arrested after fentanyl, marijuana found in backpack, police say
Sarasota police say they arrested a 27-year-old man after drugs were located in a backpack.
Sarasota police say they arrested a 27-year-old man after drugs were located in a backpack.
Sarasota County Fair attendees to pass through advanced weapons detector 1 week after teen shot at fairgrounds
At the Sarasota County Fair, Evolv Technology is offering an added layer of security. The company offered its time and services for free following Saturday night's shooting at the fair.
At the Sarasota County Fair, Evolv Technology is offering an added layer of security. The company offered its time and services for free following Saturday night's shooting at the fair.
Old Florida, new crop: Long-time Sarasota farmers invite public to pick blueberries
From citrus to cattle, the Albritton family has farmed since the 1800s. But times have changed. In 2015, they cleared 25 acres of citrus, and in its place, they planted 60,000 blueberry plants.
From citrus to cattle, the Albritton family has farmed since the 1800s. But times have changed. In 2015, they cleared 25 acres of citrus, and in its place, they planted 60,000 blueberry plants.
Child hit by car while riding scooter in Sarasota
An 8-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being hit by a car on Brookmeade Drive in Sarasota Wednesday evening.
An 8-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being hit by a car on Brookmeade Drive in Sarasota Wednesday evening.
Sarasota PD dive team encounters shark feeding frenzy during offshore training
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
Teenager arrested after shooting at Sarasota County Fair
Sarasota police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that seriously injured an 18-year-old.
Sarasota police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that seriously injured an 18-year-old.
Sarasota police increase security after 18-year-old shot at county fair
An 18-year-old male was seriously injured Saturday night after being shot at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds shortly after 10 p.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
An 18-year-old male was seriously injured Saturday night after being shot at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds shortly after 10 p.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
1 shot at Sarasota County Fairgrounds
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a shooting occurred at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, on Saturday night.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a shooting occurred at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, on Saturday night.
Veteran receives Silver Star nearly 70 years after saving others from enemy fire
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.