Sarasota couple arrested after gun was found in baby's stroller, police say
A fully-loaded gun was found in a stroller where an infant child was sitting, leading to the arrest of a Sarasota couple, police said Friday morning.
A fully-loaded gun was found in a stroller where an infant child was sitting, leading to the arrest of a Sarasota couple, police said Friday morning.
FHP: Road rage suspect arrested after pointing gun at driver on I-75
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Fort Myers man in Sarasota County after learning he may have pointed a weapon toward another drive, they said.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Fort Myers man in Sarasota County after learning he may have pointed a weapon toward another drive, they said.
Family donates phone chargers to hospitals after phone call helped their loved one battling COVID-19
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
Deputies arrest teen for child pornography after photo was uploaded to Snapchat
Ryan Mayer, 19, was arrested on Wednesday for possession of child pornography.
Ryan Mayer, 19, was arrested on Wednesday for possession of child pornography.
Manatee, Sarasota school districts reschedule graduation dates
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Leaders vote to reopen Sarasota County beaches April 27 for exercise
Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen county beaches on April 27 for just "essential" activities outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis' stay-at-home order. This will include activities like biking and walking for exercise and fresh air.
Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen county beaches on April 27 for just "essential" activities outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis' stay-at-home order. This will include activities like biking and walking for exercise and fresh air.
Carlie Brucia's killer headed back to death row after judge rejects request
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of abducting 11-year-old Carlie Brucia from a Sarasota car wash in 2004, is headed back to death row after a judge rejected his request for a new sentencing.
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of abducting 11-year-old Carlie Brucia from a Sarasota car wash in 2004, is headed back to death row after a judge rejected his request for a new sentencing.
Sarasota County opens first of three drive-thru COVID-19 test sites
Residents in Sarasota County seeking testing for the coronavirus will have three options by the end of the week. But, they will need to make an appointment first.
Residents in Sarasota County seeking testing for the coronavirus will have three options by the end of the week. But, they will need to make an appointment first.
Antiviral drug Remdesivir 'most promising' treatment for COVID-19
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Praise and thanks shared by Bay Area first responders, healthcare workers
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
Detectives search for suspect who spray-painted swastikas on Sarasota Jewish temple
An unidentified suspect vandalized a Jewish temple in Sarasota, detectives say, and they are searching for that individual.
An unidentified suspect vandalized a Jewish temple in Sarasota, detectives say, and they are searching for that individual.
In-house COVID-19 testing at Sarasota Memorial means quicker results
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been busy testing their patients for COVID-19 for weeks, and their process just got a lot faster.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been busy testing their patients for COVID-19 for weeks, and their process just got a lot faster.
Healthcare workers treat COVID-19 patients physically, mentally when family can't be present
The medical professionals at Sarasota Memorial Hospital work every day to save lives and in the last few weeks, they've worked harder than ever.
The medical professionals at Sarasota Memorial Hospital work every day to save lives and in the last few weeks, they've worked harder than ever.
Online petition calls for Florida schools to remain closed for rest of year
A petition has generated more than 35,000 signatures. It's calling for the schools to only resume in person once it's safe.
A petition has generated more than 35,000 signatures. It's calling for the schools to only resume in person once it's safe.
Doctor's offices move outdoors, use makeshift test kits to serve potential COVID-19 patients
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
No military honors: Sarasota veterans group honors fallen hero in lieu of funeral
As the novel coronavirus pandemic changes the way America does just about everything, including military funerals, but his community did not want Lewis's service and sacrifice to go unrecognized.
As the novel coronavirus pandemic changes the way America does just about everything, including military funerals, but his community did not want Lewis's service and sacrifice to go unrecognized.
Businesses change, adapt to survive coronavirus pandemic
Solorzano's Pizza in Sarasota is offering hard to find products for sale and planning on turning the dining room into an Italian market to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic.
Solorzano's Pizza in Sarasota is offering hard to find products for sale and planning on turning the dining room into an Italian market to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic.
Protecting the homeless becomes fight between Sarasota County, city leaders
The novel coronavirus has re-ignited a nearly 10-year-old argument over what to do about the homeless in Sarasota. The city wants the county to help shelter the homeless until the pandemic passes. But the sheriff says the city blew its chance years ago.
The novel coronavirus has re-ignited a nearly 10-year-old argument over what to do about the homeless in Sarasota. The city wants the county to help shelter the homeless until the pandemic passes. But the sheriff says the city blew its chance years ago.
Clinical trials on new antiviral drug, plasma begin at Sarasota Memorial Hospital; recovered donors needed
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first medical centers in the nation that have been approved to participate in two different clinical trials to treat COVID-19: Remdesivir and plasma from recovered patients.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first medical centers in the nation that have been approved to participate in two different clinical trials to treat COVID-19: Remdesivir and plasma from recovered patients.
Siesta Key resident builds fence to keep people off private beaches not closed under county order
Siesta Key resident Michael Holderness built a temporary fence to keep people off private beaches after seeing large groups gathering, but Sarasota County said the fence went up without a permit and issued a notice of violation.
Siesta Key resident Michael Holderness built a temporary fence to keep people off private beaches after seeing large groups gathering, but Sarasota County said the fence went up without a permit and issued a notice of violation.