Bee Ridge Road closed for fatal pedestrian crash
A pedestrian has passed away following a deadly crash in Sarasota, deputies said.
A pedestrian has passed away following a deadly crash in Sarasota, deputies said.
FHP: 1 dead following 4-vehicle crash in Sarasota
A 41-year-old Port Charlotte woman was killed Saturday afternoon following a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 41-year-old Port Charlotte woman was killed Saturday afternoon following a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota ice cream truck owner faces rocky road over code violation
Its vibrant colors and signs of sweet treats are enough to draw anyone to the 'Chill Mobile' in Sarasota.
Its vibrant colors and signs of sweet treats are enough to draw anyone to the 'Chill Mobile' in Sarasota.
Five arrested after child porn search warrant also revealed drugs, weapon in Venice home
Sarasota County detectives obtained a search warrant for child pornography at a Venice home, but they also discovered drugs and weapons inside the residence.
Sarasota County detectives obtained a search warrant for child pornography at a Venice home, but they also discovered drugs and weapons inside the residence.
Animals pay the price for boaters social distancing on the water, Mote Marine says
Being out on the water is a perfect place to social distance, but scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said marine animals are paying the consequences.
Being out on the water is a perfect place to social distance, but scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said marine animals are paying the consequences.
Sarasota deputy on leave after video shows altercation with teen suspect
The Sarasota County sheriff is speaking out about one of his deputies who was caught on camera fighting a teenager.
The Sarasota County sheriff is speaking out about one of his deputies who was caught on camera fighting a teenager.
In face of hate, Sarasota temple shares colorful messages of love
A vandal targeted two Jewish temples in Sarasota County, using spray paint to write hurtful words and symbols. That suspect has since been arrested. Now, one of the temples is also using paint to spread kindness and joy.
A vandal targeted two Jewish temples in Sarasota County, using spray paint to write hurtful words and symbols. That suspect has since been arrested. Now, one of the temples is also using paint to spread kindness and joy.
Three years since Jabez Spann's disappearance, Sarasota police still want answers
It's been three years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann disappeared from a Labor Day party with his family in Sarasota, and over a year since his remains were found along a fence line in a rural area of Manatee County.
It's been three years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann disappeared from a Labor Day party with his family in Sarasota, and over a year since his remains were found along a fence line in a rural area of Manatee County.
North Port couple dons dino costumes to greet foster kids after first day of riding the bus
A North Port couple wanted to make their foster kids' first day of riding the school bus a memorable one -- by greeting the girls while dressed in T-Rex costumes.
A North Port couple wanted to make their foster kids' first day of riding the school bus a memorable one -- by greeting the girls while dressed in T-Rex costumes.
Beach renourishment project stirs rare shells onto Lido Beach
In the water and on land, people on Lido Beach are spending a lot of time looking down. A renourishment project has uncovered mounds of shells and pushed them onshore, stretching more than a mile long.
In the water and on land, people on Lido Beach are spending a lot of time looking down. A renourishment project has uncovered mounds of shells and pushed them onshore, stretching more than a mile long.
Barricaded man in Sarasota home arrested; women and child are safe, police say
A barricaded man was taken into custody Monday morning. Police said a woman and child were also inside the home during the ordeal, and are safe.
A barricaded man was taken into custody Monday morning. Police said a woman and child were also inside the home during the ordeal, and are safe.
43-year-old man dies following stabbing in Sarasota, police say
Sarasota police detectives said they are trying to investigate the events that led up to the stabbing death of a 43-year-old man.
Sarasota police detectives said they are trying to investigate the events that led up to the stabbing death of a 43-year-old man.
Sarasota police detain 1 as they conduct death investigation
The Sarasota Police Department said it has detained one person while conducting a death investigation at 10 South Lime Avenue.
The Sarasota Police Department said it has detained one person while conducting a death investigation at 10 South Lime Avenue.
Man accused of raping two women at Sarasota park
Police in Sarasota say they’ve arrested the man who approached two different women and then raped them at Fredd Atkins Park earlier this year.
Police in Sarasota say they’ve arrested the man who approached two different women and then raped them at Fredd Atkins Park earlier this year.
City of Venice approves ordinance requiring face coverings
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
Sarasota schools in need of additional instruments for band students
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.
Families turning to ‘learning pods’ as alternative to in-person schooling
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
Detectives: Fraudster used fake ID to sell home belonging to part-time Florida resident
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
Sarasota man, 21, accused of separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twins
Deputies in Sarasota arrested a 21-year-old man accused of having separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twin sisters.
Deputies in Sarasota arrested a 21-year-old man accused of having separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twin sisters.
Voters may still cast ballot in person, even after voting by mail
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.