Sarasota middle schooler's heart screening bill gets bipartisan support
Family means everything to 12-year-old Savannah Marquez. Her younger brother, Nico holds a special place in her heart.
Family means everything to 12-year-old Savannah Marquez. Her younger brother, Nico holds a special place in her heart.
North Port police searching for teen last seen at convenience store
The North Port Police Department is asking for help locating 17-year-old Katie Sims.
The North Port Police Department is asking for help locating 17-year-old Katie Sims.
Philanthropist's wife dies day after crash with Longboat Key officer
Margery Barancik has died a day after a crash with a Longboat Key police cruiser killer her husband, Charles.
Margery Barancik has died a day after a crash with a Longboat Key police cruiser killer her husband, Charles.
Truck crashes into baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton airport, narrowly missing employees
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
One dead, officer and one other injured in Longboat Key crash
One person has died after a crash involving a police officer in Longboat Key.
One person has died after a crash involving a police officer in Longboat Key.
150 anti-choking devices donated to Sarasota schools
Life Vac is a suction cup-like device that's already saved 44 lives, and now they will be in Sarasota County school.s
Life Vac is a suction cup-like device that's already saved 44 lives, and now they will be in Sarasota County school.s
Investigators arrest suspect in 1998 sexual assault cold cases thanks to genealogy DNA
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
Police release sketch of North Port rapist
While North Port police wait for the results of DNA evidence testing from a sexual assault earlier this month, investigators hope someone recognizes the suspect from a newly-released composite sketch.
While North Port police wait for the results of DNA evidence testing from a sexual assault earlier this month, investigators hope someone recognizes the suspect from a newly-released composite sketch.
All-clear given after Sarasota courthouse evacuated due to bomb threat
The all-clear has been given at Sarasota County Courthouse after it had been evacuated due to a bomb threat, authorities said.
The all-clear has been given at Sarasota County Courthouse after it had been evacuated due to a bomb threat, authorities said.
Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash involving semi-truck
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 are back open near Fruitville Road after a deadly crash.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 are back open near Fruitville Road after a deadly crash.
Sarasota police investigate diver death
According to police, Hieu Chi Trinh, 56, was diving for stone crab on Tuesday, but didn't return home.
According to police, Hieu Chi Trinh, 56, was diving for stone crab on Tuesday, but didn't return home.
Sarasota Santa spreads cheer in honor of a very special Christmas elf
We're about two weeks away from Christmas but don't be surprised if you spot Jolly Old Saint Nick strolling the streets of Sarasota.
We're about two weeks away from Christmas but don't be surprised if you spot Jolly Old Saint Nick strolling the streets of Sarasota.
One person shot at 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is on the scene of a shooting at the 10th Street boat ramp.
The Sarasota Police Department is on the scene of a shooting at the 10th Street boat ramp.
Students put artistic and mechanical skills to the test to race handmade vehicles at New College of Florida
Students at New College of Florida gathered on Monday to put some unique, handmade vehicles they had built, to the ultimate test.
Students at New College of Florida gathered on Monday to put some unique, handmade vehicles they had built, to the ultimate test.
Sarasota deputy shoots, kills man with a gun
Sarasota deputies say they were forced to shoot a man armed with a gun during a domestic disturbance call.
Sarasota deputies say they were forced to shoot a man armed with a gun during a domestic disturbance call.
Body found in water near Sarasota Yacht Club, police say
Police in Sarasota are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in the bay Saturday afternoon.
Police in Sarasota are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in the bay Saturday afternoon.
Man charged with manslaughter after death of girlfriend, unborn baby boy
Two lives cut short, one before it could even begin. Friends say Natalie Wright was weeks away from giving birth, but on Monday, officers found her in a Sarasota home, lifeless.
Two lives cut short, one before it could even begin. Friends say Natalie Wright was weeks away from giving birth, but on Monday, officers found her in a Sarasota home, lifeless.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
Osprey man, 76, arrested in wife’s death
A 76-year-old man from Osprey, Florida was arrested after deputies suspected he killed his wife in June.
A 76-year-old man from Osprey, Florida was arrested after deputies suspected he killed his wife in June.
Sarasota deputies: 11-year-old accidentally shot after finding a firearm
An 11-year-old is expected to recover after an accidental shooting, deputies said. They said he was playing with another child inside a home when they found the firearm.
An 11-year-old is expected to recover after an accidental shooting, deputies said. They said he was playing with another child inside a home when they found the firearm.