Sarasota beach businesses welcome visitors who canceled travel elsewhere due to COVID-19
There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sarasota County, so that means tourism is not yet taking a hit.
There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sarasota County, so that means tourism is not yet taking a hit.
Search for missing boater in Sarasota
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now handling the search for a missing boater in Big Sarasota Pass.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now handling the search for a missing boater in Big Sarasota Pass.
New kind of court delivers justice for teens, by teens
When Bryson Jackson was being bullied in school, he decided to fight back, physically. But it turns out, that's when his problems would really begin.
When Bryson Jackson was being bullied in school, he decided to fight back, physically. But it turns out, that's when his problems would really begin.
26 years later, DNA samples convict Sarasota man of sexual battery with a deadly weapon
Sarasota Man convicted on sexual assault with a deadly weapon after 25 years of trail.
Sarasota Man convicted on sexual assault with a deadly weapon after 25 years of trail.
3 dead, 2 seriously injured in I-75 crash in Sarasota
An overturned cement truck was at the center of a deadly crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County Monday morning.
An overturned cement truck was at the center of a deadly crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County Monday morning.
New College, FSU and Florida Poly, UF merger plan 'abandoned'
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.
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.
North Port police are investigating a shooting along Interstate 75 early Saturday morning that left a driver dead.
Florida’s first hospitalized COVID-19 patient discharged from Sarasota hospital
The first patient in Florida to be hospitalized with COVID-19 has been discharged from the Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota.
The first patient in Florida to be hospitalized with COVID-19 has been discharged from the Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota.
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.
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.
Nik Wallenda's balance pole will be made out of LEGOs during LEGOLAND Florida high-wire walk
On the heels of his adrenaline-pumping high-wire walk over a steaming volcano, Nik Wallenda announced his next stunt will take place at LEGOLAND Florida.
On the heels of his adrenaline-pumping high-wire walk over a steaming volcano, Nik Wallenda announced his next stunt will take place at LEGOLAND Florida.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 negative: Sarasota Memorial Hospital receives test results for 14 patients
Fourteen patients at Sarasota Memorial Hospital tested negative for COVID-19, but doctors continue to test patients as they come in.
Fourteen patients at Sarasota Memorial Hospital tested negative for COVID-19, but doctors continue to test patients as they come in.
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.
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.
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.
Infant dies after mother says she fell asleep while breastfeeding, North Port police say
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
Nik Wallenda’s next highwire spectacle on Wednesday will place him above an active volcano
Daredevil Nik Wallenda is scheduled to take on his next highwire challenge Wednesday.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda is scheduled to take on his next highwire challenge Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.