Red Cross needs committed volunteers before a hurricane strikes
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
Gun violence rising in the US; Bay Area law enforcement see impacts locally
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
How Manatee and Sarasota schools are planning for school during a pandemic
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
Protective dog vests donated to North Port police K9s
Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
Some Bay Area students back to classroom, others wait for plan
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Sarasota police find missing, endangered man
Sarasota police have safely located a man who was reported missing around noon on Wednesday.
Sarasota police have safely located a man who was reported missing around noon on Wednesday.
Sarasota police chief concerned over number of shootings since state of emergency
As Sarasota police detectives investigate two separate shootings in the past two days, the chief said she has grown concern over the number of gun violence cases since the city declared a state of emergency for COVID-19 on March 13.
As Sarasota police detectives investigate two separate shootings in the past two days, the chief said she has grown concern over the number of gun violence cases since the city declared a state of emergency for COVID-19 on March 13.
Former Sarasota assisted living facility nursing assistant stole credit cards from 3 elderly residents: police
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
‘Adopt a teacher’ Facebook groups helping educators stock school supplies
At Fruitville Elementary School, kindergarten teacher Jackie Van Liew is preparing for the first day of school.
At Fruitville Elementary School, kindergarten teacher Jackie Van Liew is preparing for the first day of school.
New temperature scanners arrive at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
Sarasota County deputies fatally shoot woman with knife, officials say
Deputies in Sarasota County said they were forced to shoot and kill a woman, who was armed with a knife.
Deputies in Sarasota County said they were forced to shoot and kill a woman, who was armed with a knife.
Some state-run testing sites will remain open as Isaias' track shifts east
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
Sarasota, Manatee counties have plan in place as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way north
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.
State-run COVID-19 test sites to close Friday due to potential for tropical weather
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Sarasota leaders encourage caution, common sense when using new roundabouts
Surrounded by construction barrels, the roundabout on U.S 41 off 14th Street looks more like a maze.
Surrounded by construction barrels, the roundabout on U.S 41 off 14th Street looks more like a maze.
North Port officer-involved shooting leads to death of suspect, officials say
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be investigating a deadly shooting involving North Port police, officials announced Wednesday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be investigating a deadly shooting involving North Port police, officials announced Wednesday.
Sarasota Humane Society holds virtual summer camps
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
Sarasota deputies locate missing, endangered adult
Sarasota deputies said they found 82-year-old Alfred J Cler Jr.,82, who was last seen in Sarasota around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Sarasota deputies said they found 82-year-old Alfred J Cler Jr.,82, who was last seen in Sarasota around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital expands COVID-19 clinical trial to outpatients
With a little more than two weeks of trials under their belt, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital say their dual-action antibody treatment is ready for the next phase.
With a little more than two weeks of trials under their belt, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital say their dual-action antibody treatment is ready for the next phase.
COVID-19 convalescent plasma trial going 'extremely well,' but need outweighs supply
The plasma has been critical in the fight against COVID-19, and a huge success locally, especially at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
The plasma has been critical in the fight against COVID-19, and a huge success locally, especially at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.