Friends honor Pulse shooting victim with a message: 'Love should overtake hate'
Standing under flags lowered at half-staff, friends and family of Eddie Sotomayor gathered to honor his life, along with 48 others killed four years ago at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
Standing under flags lowered at half-staff, friends and family of Eddie Sotomayor gathered to honor his life, along with 48 others killed four years ago at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
COVID-19 fears may be keeping patients out of emergency room
The medical director for Doctors Hospital's emergency department believes fear is keeping patients from coming to the E.R., ignoring symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical emergencies.
The medical director for Doctors Hospital's emergency department believes fear is keeping patients from coming to the E.R., ignoring symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical emergencies.
Despite progress in Tampa Bay, microfiber pollution devastating sea life worldwide
Monday was World Oceans Day, a concept originally proposed in 1992 by organizations in Canada and Brazil.
Monday was World Oceans Day, a concept originally proposed in 1992 by organizations in Canada and Brazil.
Sarasota detectives are searching for missing man with dementia
Detectives in Sarasota are asking for the public’s help in locating 92-year-old Harold Carroll. He suffers from dementia and was last seen Friday around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Seasons Blvd. in Sarasota.
Detectives in Sarasota are asking for the public’s help in locating 92-year-old Harold Carroll. He suffers from dementia and was last seen Friday around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Seasons Blvd. in Sarasota.
Mote Aquarium reopens with safety measures in place
After being closed for almost 12 weeks, Mote Aquarium in Sarasota reopened with some changes to protect visitors and staff.
After being closed for almost 12 weeks, Mote Aquarium in Sarasota reopened with some changes to protect visitors and staff.
Venice restaurant creates free food pantry for people in need
Inside Gold Rush BBQ in Venice co-owner Patrick Caudill checks on customers. "How was lunch today? Was everything good?” he asked.
Inside Gold Rush BBQ in Venice co-owner Patrick Caudill checks on customers. "How was lunch today? Was everything good?” he asked.
Iconic Sarasota statue to be moved to make way for traffic roundabout
At Gulfstream Avenue in U.S 41 in Sarasota, the larger than life "Unconditional Surrender" statue catches people's attention.
At Gulfstream Avenue in U.S 41 in Sarasota, the larger than life "Unconditional Surrender" statue catches people's attention.
Umbrellas and fists raised for justice and peace in Sarasota
A peaceful and powerful demonstration in Sarasota Wednesday went on despite downpours.
A peaceful and powerful demonstration in Sarasota Wednesday went on despite downpours.
Sarasota police investigating new video showing officer with knee on suspect's neck
The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an internal investigation into a recently surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man. In it, a white officer uses the same type of restraint tactic that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an internal investigation into a recently surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man. In it, a white officer uses the same type of restraint tactic that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
Venice residents shaken after tornado touches down during Monday storms
Off East Venice Avenue, shoppers inside a Publix got more than they bargained for.
Off East Venice Avenue, shoppers inside a Publix got more than they bargained for.
Sarasota civil rights leaders offer guidance to those fighting for fairness
History has a way of repeating itself.
History has a way of repeating itself.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda and crew will host drive-in 'thrill' shows in Sarasota
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
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.