Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Gene Bank works to preserve coral species

When you step through the doors of Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Coral Gene Bank, you’re a witness to lifesaving underwater work. 

Sarasota woman arrested in hit-and-run that killed 2 kids, left mother in coma faces judge

The 72-year-old woman accused in the Sarasota hit-and-run crash that killed two young children and critically injured their mother faced a judge on Tuesday – hours after she was arrested. 

Traveling shoe exhibit on display in Sarasota. Here's what you'll find

A traveling exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museum, "Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks", looks at the past, present and future of footwear.

Massage therapist arrested in Sarasota for inappropriately touching clients: Police

A Bradenton man who works as a massage therapist was arrested on Friday for inappropriately touching several clients, according to the Sarasota Police Department. 

Dead fish washing ashore on Lido Beach as Mote Marine Laboratory confirms red tide

At the water's edge, some beach goers took photos and others stopped to look at the dead fish, which could be seen as far as the eye could see on Lido Beach. 

Hamas hostage with family in Sarasota freed Saturday, seen reuniting with family in Israel

Hamas released three hostages Saturday, including one man with family in Sarasota. They've been waiting for word about him since January when news first broke of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Elderly woman from Sarasota believed responsible for crash that killed 2 children, injured mother

The Sarasota Police Department says they have found the vehicle involved in a crash that killed two children and critically injured their mother, and they believe the driver is an elderly woman who is cooperating with investigators.

Man involved in crash with Sarasota deputy dead after slamming into telephone pole: FHP

A driver was killed after hitting a telephone pole Thursday evening after troopers said he was involved in a different crash that injured a Sarasota County deputy. 

Woman found murdered in Sarasota home, suspect found in Louisiana

Sarasota police say a man has been charged with murder in Louisiana after a woman's body was found inside a Sarasota home on Tuesday night.

Mote Marine Laboratory unveils new tools in fight against red tide, algal blooms

From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday.