Despite progress in Tampa Bay, microfiber pollution devastating sea life worldwide
Monday was World Oceans Day, a concept originally proposed in 1992 by organizations in Canada and Brazil.
Monday was World Oceans Day, a concept originally proposed in 1992 by organizations in Canada and Brazil.
Sarasota detectives are searching for missing man with dementia
Detectives in Sarasota are asking for the public’s help in locating 92-year-old Harold Carroll. He suffers from dementia and was last seen Friday around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Seasons Blvd. in Sarasota.
Detectives in Sarasota are asking for the public’s help in locating 92-year-old Harold Carroll. He suffers from dementia and was last seen Friday around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Seasons Blvd. in Sarasota.
Mote Aquarium reopens with safety measures in place
After being closed for almost 12 weeks, Mote Aquarium in Sarasota reopened with some changes to protect visitors and staff.
After being closed for almost 12 weeks, Mote Aquarium in Sarasota reopened with some changes to protect visitors and staff.
Iconic Sarasota statue to be moved to make way for traffic roundabout
At Gulfstream Avenue in U.S 41 in Sarasota, the larger than life "Unconditional Surrender" statue catches people's attention.
At Gulfstream Avenue in U.S 41 in Sarasota, the larger than life "Unconditional Surrender" statue catches people's attention.
Umbrellas and fists raised for justice and peace in Sarasota
A peaceful and powerful demonstration in Sarasota Wednesday went on despite downpours.
A peaceful and powerful demonstration in Sarasota Wednesday went on despite downpours.
Sarasota police investigating new video showing officer with knee on suspect's neck
The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an internal investigation into a recently surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man. In it, a white officer uses the same type of restraint tactic that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an internal investigation into a recently surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man. In it, a white officer uses the same type of restraint tactic that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda and crew will host drive-in 'thrill' shows in Sarasota
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
Remote learning, summer vacation increase kids' risk of predatory online encounter
Whether they’re preparing for summer classes or simply settling into summer vacation, chances are students across the Tampa Bay area will continue spending more time online at home as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on. Local experts say the extra screen time can put kids at a greater risk of being contacted by sex predators.
Whether they’re preparing for summer classes or simply settling into summer vacation, chances are students across the Tampa Bay area will continue spending more time online at home as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on. Local experts say the extra screen time can put kids at a greater risk of being contacted by sex predators.
Sarasota Police Department retirees reflect on storied careers, life lessons
Following in his father's footsteps, Sarasota Police Department Officer Dan Griesdorn spent 30 years on the force.
Following in his father's footsteps, Sarasota Police Department Officer Dan Griesdorn spent 30 years on the force.
City of Sarasota offering small businesses up to $5,000 in grants
Sarasota city officials will begin accepting applications for small business grants.
Sarasota city officials will begin accepting applications for small business grants.
Sarasota community gets walk-up, less-invasive testing for all ages
Everyone, even children, is invited to walk up and get tested for COVID-19 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in the Newtown community of Sarasota.
Everyone, even children, is invited to walk up and get tested for COVID-19 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in the Newtown community of Sarasota.
All Faiths Food Bank hands out thousands of meals to families in need
On Saturday morning thousands of people came by and bike to Ed Smith Stadium for the same purpose- getting a meal.
On Saturday morning thousands of people came by and bike to Ed Smith Stadium for the same purpose- getting a meal.
Car crashes into Sarasota home
Off Beneva Road near Bahia Vista in Sarasota, a car ended up in the middle of a home.
Off Beneva Road near Bahia Vista in Sarasota, a car ended up in the middle of a home.
Neighbors spring into action as overnight fire consumes Sarasota homes
The fire started just after midnight, and in a matter of minutes, three houses were burning and two would be destroyed.
The fire started just after midnight, and in a matter of minutes, three houses were burning and two would be destroyed.
'Country roads' lead Dr. Steve home after he spent more than a month fighting COVID-19
After battling COVID-19 for 49 days, a longtime pediatrician and Navy veteran Steve "Dr. Steve" Hefler was safely discharged from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Friday.
After battling COVID-19 for 49 days, a longtime pediatrician and Navy veteran Steve "Dr. Steve" Hefler was safely discharged from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Friday.
Sarasota artist paints mural honoring those on front line of COVID-19
At 1717 2nd Street in Sarasota drivers are stopping for more than just the stop signs.
At 1717 2nd Street in Sarasota drivers are stopping for more than just the stop signs.
This year's Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix has been canceled
Another local sporting event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Another local sporting event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
City of Sarasota offering free trees to reduce amount of energy residents' homes require
Sarasota city officials are once again launching a program to provide free trees to residents.
Sarasota city officials are once again launching a program to provide free trees to residents.
Record number of sea turtle nests documented in Sarasota as season begins
Sea turtle nesting season starts today, but Mote Marine Laboratory has already seen promising numbers.
Sea turtle nesting season starts today, but Mote Marine Laboratory has already seen promising numbers.
Bradenton medical assistant arrested for drug trafficking
Sarasota police arrested Kelly Gaffney, 49, on 241 felony charges and 26 misdemeanor charges after they say she wrote fraudulent prescriptions in her name and her son’s name for two years.
Sarasota police arrested Kelly Gaffney, 49, on 241 felony charges and 26 misdemeanor charges after they say she wrote fraudulent prescriptions in her name and her son’s name for two years.