Census workers easing fears, promoting new online option
The New Year brings a new decade and a new count of every man, woman, and child in the country.
The New Year brings a new decade and a new count of every man, woman, and child in the country.
Superintendent says he will resign if given new job with $170K salary; says it's not a 'golden parachute'
At the center of a special school board meeting in Sarasota County, Superintendent Todd Bowden and his lack of action after Cheraina Bonner came forward with allegations of sexual harassment.
At the center of a special school board meeting in Sarasota County, Superintendent Todd Bowden and his lack of action after Cheraina Bonner came forward with allegations of sexual harassment.
Signs warn of red tide's return to Venice Beach
So far, the levels are registering at "low" to "medium" counts, which means the water still looks clear. That's why officials are posting those signs -- so beachgoers are aware red tide is present, even though they can't see it.
So far, the levels are registering at "low" to "medium" counts, which means the water still looks clear. That's why officials are posting those signs -- so beachgoers are aware red tide is present, even though they can't see it.
Sarasota driver suspected of DUI arrested after crashing Jeep into water
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing a Jeep into the water along the Sarasota Bayfront, police said.
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing a Jeep into the water along the Sarasota Bayfront, police said.
Medicare website now includes nursing home ratings, complaints
Last year, Beverly Rowe faced a difficult future. Her husband survived a stroke but needed care from a nursing home. She researched and toured facilities before making a choice.
Last year, Beverly Rowe faced a difficult future. Her husband survived a stroke but needed care from a nursing home. She researched and toured facilities before making a choice.
"Crazy": Number of prohibited firearms at Bay Area airports doubled in October, TSA says
Airport security officers at Bay Area airports are collecting a record number of firearms, according to statistics released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Airport security officers at Bay Area airports are collecting a record number of firearms, according to statistics released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Investigator's report faults Sarasota County school administrators over harassment claim
A third-party investigation into Sarasota County schools assistant superintendent and chief operating officer Jeff Maultsby has been released. The investigation came after Cheraina Bonner brought forward allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats.
A third-party investigation into Sarasota County schools assistant superintendent and chief operating officer Jeff Maultsby has been released. The investigation came after Cheraina Bonner brought forward allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats.
Venice driver, trapped for hours in partially-submerged vehicle, rescued by kayaker and paddleboarder
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.
Undercover buys take more than 80 guns, 95 suspects off Sarasota streets
Sarasota police knew they had a problem after responding to more than 30 shootings in a six-month period. The police department said guns were fueling the violent crime surge, so they launched an undercover operation to get them off the streets.
Sarasota police knew they had a problem after responding to more than 30 shootings in a six-month period. The police department said guns were fueling the violent crime surge, so they launched an undercover operation to get them off the streets.
Program gets students growing: Harvests benefit 67 Sarasota County cafeterias
Parts of this curriculum can be learned from a book, but most of it comes from hands-on experience. Flowers, okra, gourds, and tomatoes take the place of term papers and multiple choice exams.
Parts of this curriculum can be learned from a book, but most of it comes from hands-on experience. Flowers, okra, gourds, and tomatoes take the place of term papers and multiple choice exams.
Olympic hopefuls race for spot on Team USA in Sarasota
More than 300 racers will compete this weekend at Sarasota BMX for a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
More than 300 racers will compete this weekend at Sarasota BMX for a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Rare crocodile snapped up outside Englewood home
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.
Stores cited for selling vape products without checking ID
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on teen vaping. Deputies cited a number of stores for selling to teens.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on teen vaping. Deputies cited a number of stores for selling to teens.
94-year-old Venice man killed his wife, who was suffering from dementia, police say
Wayne Juhlin allegedly told detectives he wanted to use the gun to take his own life after killing his wife, but the gun malfunctioned. After, he dialed 911.
Wayne Juhlin allegedly told detectives he wanted to use the gun to take his own life after killing his wife, but the gun malfunctioned. After, he dialed 911.
Elderly Sarasota man, woman dead in likely murder-suicide
Police in Sarasota are investigating the deaths of two people, the result of an apparent murder-suicide.
Police in Sarasota are investigating the deaths of two people, the result of an apparent murder-suicide.
Counties slash fees on tickets to allow drivers to get their licenses back
The cost of traffic tickets and fees can add up, especially when you can't pay right away. Now, some Florida counties are cutting drivers a deal.
The cost of traffic tickets and fees can add up, especially when you can't pay right away. Now, some Florida counties are cutting drivers a deal.
Missing 11-year-old boy from North Port found safe
Police said they have found an 11-year-old boy initially missing from his North Port home.
Police said they have found an 11-year-old boy initially missing from his North Port home.
Police find missing 10-year-old girl in Sarasota
Police in Sarasota have found a 10-year-old girl who went missing Saturday afternoon.
Police in Sarasota have found a 10-year-old girl who went missing Saturday afternoon.
Sarasota deputies capture man accused of molesting, locking up teenage girls
A Sarasota man accused of molesting a teenage girl and keeping another teen girl locked up for more than a year has been arrested in St. Petersburg.
A Sarasota man accused of molesting a teenage girl and keeping another teen girl locked up for more than a year has been arrested in St. Petersburg.
Donations fund book vending machine at Venice school
There's a new vending machine at Garden Elementary School in Venice and parents should be pretty happy about the treats inside: It's a book vending machine.
There's a new vending machine at Garden Elementary School in Venice and parents should be pretty happy about the treats inside: It's a book vending machine.