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.
Large alligator pays a visit to the front porch of a Venice home
When you get a notification that someone's at your front door, this is not the sight you expect to see.
When you get a notification that someone's at your front door, this is not the sight you expect to see.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 ICU sits empty for first time
Behind the doors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Casey Weismann found herself on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight in early March.
Behind the doors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Casey Weismann found herself on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight in early March.
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.
Bobby Jones Golf Course blends nature with recreation in Sarasota
Hidden near downtown Sarasota, the Bobby Jones Golf Course opened its gates for the public to enjoy.
Hidden near downtown Sarasota, the Bobby Jones Golf Course opened its gates for the public to enjoy.
10-year-old Lake Wales girl drowns after being caught in riptide off Siesta Key
Authorities say a little girl from Lake Wales died after being pulled under by a riptide off Siesta Public Beach Sunday evening.
Authorities say a little girl from Lake Wales died after being pulled under by a riptide off Siesta Public Beach Sunday evening.
Deputies: Child drowns at Siesta Key Public Beach
A child drowned at Siesta Key Public Beach on Sunday evening, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A child drowned at Siesta Key Public Beach on Sunday evening, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
State approves vacation rental plans for Sarasota, Manatee counties
Sarasota and Manatee counties got the green-light from Florida to start allowing short-term rentals again.
Sarasota and Manatee counties got the green-light from Florida to start allowing short-term rentals again.
Mobile testing lab brings rapid tests to Bay Area long-term care facilities
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Wildlife experts remind beachgoers to give animals space as they head back to the shore
On Lido Beach, humans aren't the only ones taking advantage of the white sugary sand.
On Lido Beach, humans aren't the only ones taking advantage of the white sugary sand.
Siesta Key, Sarasota Bayfront cancel Fourth of July fireworks displays
Both the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and Suncoast Charities for Children decided to cancel their July 4 fireworks displays.
Both the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and Suncoast Charities for Children decided to cancel their July 4 fireworks displays.
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.
Lido Beach joins rest of Sarasota County in reopening to the public
The Lido Beach city commission voted Monday to reopen the beach to the public.
The Lido Beach city commission voted Monday to reopen the beach to the public.
COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities 'woefully inadequate'
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Police: Stun gun used to disarm suspected shoplifter who stabbed himself, later died
Police in Venice say they used a stun gun to disarm a suspected shoplifter with a knife at the Venice Commons Publix.
Police in Venice say they used a stun gun to disarm a suspected shoplifter with a knife at the Venice Commons Publix.
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.
Sky-high salute: MacDill KC-135 flies over Bay Area hospitals in show of thanks
Our frontline workers have been deemed true heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the nurses and doctors working long hours to keep the community safe and healthy. Friday morning, MacDill Air Force Base sent a KC-135 refueling tanker into the sky to fly over area hospitals in a show of appreciation.
Our frontline workers have been deemed true heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the nurses and doctors working long hours to keep the community safe and healthy. Friday morning, MacDill Air Force Base sent a KC-135 refueling tanker into the sky to fly over area hospitals in a show of appreciation.
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.