Accident victim's latest blessing, just in time for Thanksgiving: A baby boy
Nine years ago an accident left her in a coma for months. Doctors weren't sure she'd ever recover, let alone walk again. But her strength and faith continue to drive her, and last week, her biggest miracle happened.
Nine years ago an accident left her in a coma for months. Doctors weren't sure she'd ever recover, let alone walk again. But her strength and faith continue to drive her, and last week, her biggest miracle happened.
Stephen King surprises Sarasota PD chief with role in new novel
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino had no idea she was mentioned in Stephen King's latest novel "The Institute" until her daughter called from Baltimore to tell her.
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino had no idea she was mentioned in Stephen King's latest novel "The Institute" until her daughter called from Baltimore to tell her.
For eighth time, Sarasota deputies round up unlicensed contractors
They come to your door; they offer to do work on your home. But there's one problem: they don't have the proper license.
They come to your door; they offer to do work on your home. But there's one problem: they don't have the proper license.
Lawsuits planned as Sarasota school officials face multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior
From the classroom to top administrators, allegations of misconduct by Sarasota County school officials are widespread.
From the classroom to top administrators, allegations of misconduct by Sarasota County school officials are widespread.
Sarasota lawmaker's felony animal abuse bill signed into law by President Trump
The job is never-ending at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
The job is never-ending at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
School project on infant heart screenings has the attention of Tallahassee
It started as a school project for 11-year-old Savannah Marquez, who wanted to teach others about the importance of cardiac screening for infants - like the one that saved her baby brother's life.
It started as a school project for 11-year-old Savannah Marquez, who wanted to teach others about the importance of cardiac screening for infants - like the one that saved her baby brother's life.
Sarasota deputies go to armed robbery suspect's house, find him wearing mud mask
Deputies went to a robbery suspect's house to arrest him -- only to apparently interrupt his exfoliating session.
Deputies went to a robbery suspect's house to arrest him -- only to apparently interrupt his exfoliating session.
Four-legged burglary suspect turns out to be dog-napping victim herself
Thousands of miles and years later, 'Maggie' the bulldog is now making up for lost time with her true owner in California. It's all thanks to some dogged police work.
Thousands of miles and years later, 'Maggie' the bulldog is now making up for lost time with her true owner in California. It's all thanks to some dogged police work.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Astronomy groups push to recruit as hobby becomes less popular
Seventeen miles east of the bright lights of downtown Sarasota, a small group searches for a little perspective. The group's name is the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers.
Seventeen miles east of the bright lights of downtown Sarasota, a small group searches for a little perspective. The group's name is the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers.
Sarasota school board appoints temporary superintendent
Public concern pushed the Sarasota County School Board to a unanimous vote to part ways with now-former Superintendent Dr. Todd Bowden.
Public concern pushed the Sarasota County School Board to a unanimous vote to part ways with now-former Superintendent Dr. Todd Bowden.
Middle school teacher arrested after multiple accusations of inappropriately touching students
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
Professional kitchen space rental helps chefs get started without the overhead
Getting a business off the ground is hard, but any chef will tell you, starting a restaurant is one of the most difficult.
Getting a business off the ground is hard, but any chef will tell you, starting a restaurant is one of the most difficult.
Plane fire shuts down Venice air traffic
Two people escaped a small plane just before it went up in flames at a Venice airport Sunday afternoon.
Two people escaped a small plane just before it went up in flames at a Venice airport Sunday afternoon.
Bay Area students have access to kits used by students during LA school shooting
Seconds matter in life-or-death situations and uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death in trauma situations. Bay Area schools are taking steps to make sure students have the tools to help save a life.
Seconds matter in life-or-death situations and uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death in trauma situations. Bay Area schools are taking steps to make sure students have the tools to help save a life.
All southbound lanes of I-75 reopen in Sarasota after crane collided with overpass
All lanes of Interstate 75 reopened after a dump truck towing an excavator damaged an overpass.
All lanes of Interstate 75 reopened after a dump truck towing an excavator damaged an overpass.
One lane of I-75 reopens in Sarasota after crash involving overpass
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the crash is at the Proctor Road overpass. A tractor-trailer may have damaged the span there.
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the crash is at the Proctor Road overpass. A tractor-trailer may have damaged the span there.
DeMarcay Hotel, Roth Cigar Factory to be preserved, developed at the same time
Sitting along Palm Avenue in Sarasota, the DeMarcay Hotel is bound to catch your eye. Built in the 1920s, it was once a masterpiece of Sarasota.
Sitting along Palm Avenue in Sarasota, the DeMarcay Hotel is bound to catch your eye. Built in the 1920s, it was once a masterpiece of Sarasota.
Teen arrested in Sarasota double shooting
A 16-year-old turned himself in after two victims were seriously injured in a shooting, Sarasota police announced Wednesday.
A 16-year-old turned himself in after two victims were seriously injured in a shooting, Sarasota police announced Wednesday.
Bride includes puppies in her wedding to help them get adopted
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.