Students put artistic and mechanical skills to the test to race handmade vehicles at New College of Florida
Students at New College of Florida gathered on Monday to put some unique, handmade vehicles they had built, to the ultimate test.
Students at New College of Florida gathered on Monday to put some unique, handmade vehicles they had built, to the ultimate test.
Body found in water near Sarasota Yacht Club, police say
Police in Sarasota are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in the bay Saturday afternoon.
Police in Sarasota are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in the bay Saturday afternoon.
Man charged with manslaughter after death of girlfriend, unborn baby boy
Two lives cut short, one before it could even begin. Friends say Natalie Wright was weeks away from giving birth, but on Monday, officers found her in a Sarasota home, lifeless.
Two lives cut short, one before it could even begin. Friends say Natalie Wright was weeks away from giving birth, but on Monday, officers found her in a Sarasota home, lifeless.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
Stephen King surprises Sarasota PD chief with role in new novel
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino had no idea she was mentioned in Stephen King's latest novel "The Institute" until her daughter called from Baltimore to tell her.
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino had no idea she was mentioned in Stephen King's latest novel "The Institute" until her daughter called from Baltimore to tell her.
Sarasota lawmaker's felony animal abuse bill signed into law by President Trump
The job is never-ending at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
The job is never-ending at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
School project on infant heart screenings has the attention of Tallahassee
It started as a school project for 11-year-old Savannah Marquez, who wanted to teach others about the importance of cardiac screening for infants - like the one that saved her baby brother's life.
It started as a school project for 11-year-old Savannah Marquez, who wanted to teach others about the importance of cardiac screening for infants - like the one that saved her baby brother's life.
Four-legged burglary suspect turns out to be dog-napping victim herself
Thousands of miles and years later, 'Maggie' the bulldog is now making up for lost time with her true owner in California. It's all thanks to some dogged police work.
Thousands of miles and years later, 'Maggie' the bulldog is now making up for lost time with her true owner in California. It's all thanks to some dogged police work.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Astronomy groups push to recruit as hobby becomes less popular
Seventeen miles east of the bright lights of downtown Sarasota, a small group searches for a little perspective. The group's name is the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers.
Seventeen miles east of the bright lights of downtown Sarasota, a small group searches for a little perspective. The group's name is the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers.
Middle school teacher arrested after multiple accusations of inappropriately touching students
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
Bay Area students have access to kits used by students during LA school shooting
Seconds matter in life-or-death situations and uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death in trauma situations. Bay Area schools are taking steps to make sure students have the tools to help save a life.
Seconds matter in life-or-death situations and uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death in trauma situations. Bay Area schools are taking steps to make sure students have the tools to help save a life.
DeMarcay Hotel, Roth Cigar Factory to be preserved, developed at the same time
Sitting along Palm Avenue in Sarasota, the DeMarcay Hotel is bound to catch your eye. Built in the 1920s, it was once a masterpiece of Sarasota.
Sitting along Palm Avenue in Sarasota, the DeMarcay Hotel is bound to catch your eye. Built in the 1920s, it was once a masterpiece of Sarasota.
Teen arrested in Sarasota double shooting
A 16-year-old turned himself in after two victims were seriously injured in a shooting, Sarasota police announced Wednesday.
A 16-year-old turned himself in after two victims were seriously injured in a shooting, Sarasota police announced Wednesday.
Bride includes puppies in her wedding to help them get adopted
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
'I know I can do this': 40 Carrots builds family bonds through play
At the 40 Carrots Family Center in Sarasota, moms are learning how to bond with their babies through play.
At the 40 Carrots Family Center in Sarasota, moms are learning how to bond with their babies through play.
Credit card skimmers found at Sarasota 7-Eleven
Police in Sarasota say credit card skimmers were pulled from two gas pumps at a station along North Tuttle Avenue.
Police in Sarasota say credit card skimmers were pulled from two gas pumps at a station along North Tuttle Avenue.
Shooting leaves 2 injured in Sarasota, police say
Police in Sarasota are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night.
Police in Sarasota are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night.
"Operation" inventor sold game for $500; fans raise $30,000 for his real operation
He created "Operation" based on childhood experience and then sold the idea for $500. But when he needed an operation himself, the internet came through.
He created "Operation" based on childhood experience and then sold the idea for $500. But when he needed an operation himself, the internet came through.
Census workers easing fears, promoting new online option
The New Year brings a new decade and a new count of every man, woman, and child in the country.
The New Year brings a new decade and a new count of every man, woman, and child in the country.