Troopers: 18-year-old killed in Sarasota crash
The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old died in a vehicle crash early Sunday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old died in a vehicle crash early Sunday morning.
Sarasota mansion heavily damaged in fire
Dozens of firefighters battled a blaze at a large waterfront home in Sarasota early Saturday morning.
Dozens of firefighters battled a blaze at a large waterfront home in Sarasota early Saturday morning.
Man welcomes newborn son from hospital bed, days after rattlesnake bite
A man who was bitten by a rattlesnake near a construction site last month is now out of the hospital and recovering after undergoing multiple surgeries. Earl Hjertstedt considers himself very lucky.
A man who was bitten by a rattlesnake near a construction site last month is now out of the hospital and recovering after undergoing multiple surgeries. Earl Hjertstedt considers himself very lucky.
Sarasota officers cleared of wrongdoing for arrest that left man hospitalized
Sarasota police say officers accused of using excessive force during an arrest did nothing wrong during the February incident, which was caught on camera.
Sarasota police say officers accused of using excessive force during an arrest did nothing wrong during the February incident, which was caught on camera.
Allegiant adds 8 new nonstop destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
Allegiant Airlines has announced 8 new nonstop routes out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
Allegiant Airlines has announced 8 new nonstop routes out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
'This is not OK': Sarasota driver sped more than four times the school zone speed limit
Sarasota police officers were baffled when they had to pull over a driver for cruising nearly four times the speed limit in a school zone.
Sarasota police officers were baffled when they had to pull over a driver for cruising nearly four times the speed limit in a school zone.
Family plans to sue for safer crosswalks after son's death
Roman’s family is crushed, still dealing with the pain of losing their son. The family drives by the accident scene every day. Their attorneys call this a mission to help prevent other families from dealing with the unthinkable loss.
Roman’s family is crushed, still dealing with the pain of losing their son. The family drives by the accident scene every day. Their attorneys call this a mission to help prevent other families from dealing with the unthinkable loss.
Finishing touches to be done on underwater memorial for U.S. sailors
An underwater memorial dedicated to U.S. sailors lost on submarines is expected to move into its final phase off the coast of Sarasota.
An underwater memorial dedicated to U.S. sailors lost on submarines is expected to move into its final phase off the coast of Sarasota.
Cownose ray pup makes a splash at Mote Aquarium
A baby ray was born at a touch tank inside Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
A baby ray was born at a touch tank inside Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
Inside the Tervis Tumbler factory
They're famous across the country but they're based right here in Tampa Bay. Tervis Tumbler’s headquarters in north Venice is also home to their expanding factory.
They're famous across the country but they're based right here in Tampa Bay. Tervis Tumbler’s headquarters in north Venice is also home to their expanding factory.
From Tampa to Sarasota, businesses find ways to conserve water
Not everyone sees sunshine on a rainy day, but a Whole Foods market in Sarasota does.
Not everyone sees sunshine on a rainy day, but a Whole Foods market in Sarasota does.
Circus items sell at Sarasota auction
Who wouldn't want to own a piece of the Greatest Show on Earth?
Who wouldn't want to own a piece of the Greatest Show on Earth?
Sarasota, Lakeland top list of deadliest cities for DUI crashes
A new study says Sarasota and Lakeland, Florida are the state's deadliest cities when it comes to DUI crashes.
A new study says Sarasota and Lakeland, Florida are the state's deadliest cities when it comes to DUI crashes.
Bobcat chases squirrel on top of Punta Gorda patio
Cats are notorious for climbing things, but this was no ordinary cat. Michelle Kloese captured video of a bobcat on top of her home's screened-in patio in Punta Gorda on Sunday morning.
Cats are notorious for climbing things, but this was no ordinary cat. Michelle Kloese captured video of a bobcat on top of her home's screened-in patio in Punta Gorda on Sunday morning.
Strangers join forces to rescue distressed manatee in Venice waterway
Marine scientists are trying to determine whether red tide is to blame for a manatee found in distress on Sunday.
Marine scientists are trying to determine whether red tide is to blame for a manatee found in distress on Sunday.
Bystanders tried to revive man struck by lightning on Florida beach
The man killed in Sarasota following a lightning strike on Siesta Key beach has been identified.
The man killed in Sarasota following a lightning strike on Siesta Key beach has been identified.
Dozens of alligators gather at Myakka River State Park
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
'Deep Hole' is where the gators gather at Myakka River State Park
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
Ringling Museum works to preserve circus history
The final chapter is now coming to a close for the Ringling circus.
The final chapter is now coming to a close for the Ringling circus.
Eight generations of circus history
For many folks, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus was more than a job; it was a way of life. Now, after starring in the golden age of the greatest show on earth, they are stunned that it's ending.
For many folks, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus was more than a job; it was a way of life. Now, after starring in the golden age of the greatest show on earth, they are stunned that it's ending.