Police: Driver shot, killed on Interstate 75 in North Port

North Port police are investigating a shooting along Interstate 75 early Saturday morning that left a driver dead.

Infectious disease doctor sidelined after exposure to Sarasota COVID-19 patient

Dr. Manuel Gordillo has been working from home for nearly a week. He's the infectious disease specialist in Sarasota who diagnosing the first COVID-19 patient at Doctor's Hospital. 

Research group: Two dead dolphins had injuries caused by human interaction

The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program has spent decades identifying threats to the Bay Area dolphin population and taking steps to protect them.

Venice man arrested on more than 200 counts of child pornography

Jeffrey Geske, 51, is behind bars on 218 felony counts of possession of child pornography and a single count of possession of methamphetamine, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

I-75 reopens after four-vehicle crash in Sarasota

A “very significant” crash closed all lanes of southbound Interstate 75 in Sarasota and slowed northbound traffic earlier today.

Two men arrested on drug charges after aviation unit spots suspects fleeing deputies in Sarasota 

Dylan Rodgers, 27, and Frank Crouse, 33, were arrested Tuesday night on drug charges after they fled from deputies and were spotted by an aviation unit, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital: 12 patients in isolation, awaiting COVID-19 test results

Officials at the hospital say they had to test the patients for flu and other diseases before they were allowed to administer tests for the novel coronavirus.

Doctors: COVID-19 can be managed from home in many cases

Now that the COVID-19 coronavirus has appeared in Florida, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital want the public to be informed.

Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout

Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.

Ancient sea creatures bridge gap between past and present at Mote Marine exhibit

Creatures that resemble relatives of the Lockness monster and things you’d only see in movies are on display at the newest exhibit at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota.

North Port man arrested for child pornography 

North Port police arrested Luis Valenzuela, 58, on 40 felony charges for possession of images containing sexual acts performed by children.