Suspect captured day after carjacking woman in Sarasota
A Sarasota police officer ended a suspected carjacker’s joy ride Wednesday after a woman was forced from her car a day earlier.
A Sarasota police officer ended a suspected carjacker’s joy ride Wednesday after a woman was forced from her car a day earlier.
Lincoln Memorial Academy principal says school was treated differently from the start
Lincoln Memorial Academy is arguing that the school district revoked its charter illegally. But Manatee County Administrative Judge Robert Cohen says there has to be something to validate LMA's claim.
Lincoln Memorial Academy is arguing that the school district revoked its charter illegally. But Manatee County Administrative Judge Robert Cohen says there has to be something to validate LMA's claim.
Venice couple charged after infant suffers brain trauma, broken leg
A couple in Venice have been charged with child neglect after doctors at a hospital treated a baby with severe injuries.
A couple in Venice have been charged with child neglect after doctors at a hospital treated a baby with severe injuries.
Coach brings life lessons to the field after serving sentence for deadly DUI
One mistake changed his life, but after serving seven years in prison, a football coach at Venice High School is making a comeback.
One mistake changed his life, but after serving seven years in prison, a football coach at Venice High School is making a comeback.
Robbers suspected in cigarette heists across 2 counties
The Venice Police Department is trying to track down four people suspected of pulling off an early morning cigarette heist at a 7-Eleven.
The Venice Police Department is trying to track down four people suspected of pulling off an early morning cigarette heist at a 7-Eleven.
Sarasota votes to limit single-use plastics, foam containers on city property
Plastic drinking straws aren't completely going anywhere in Sarasota, but if you're dining on public property in the city, you'll have to ask for one.
Plastic drinking straws aren't completely going anywhere in Sarasota, but if you're dining on public property in the city, you'll have to ask for one.
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.