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.
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.