'Stay sober and don't be an idiot:' advice to keep you safe on Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer.
Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer.
Mote Marine's largest single snook release happens in waters of Sarasota
Recreational salt water fishing brings in around $10 million each year to the state of Florida.
Recreational salt water fishing brings in around $10 million each year to the state of Florida.
Mobile library visits Sarasota County neighborhoods
A new chapter is rolling into Sarasota County, literally.
A new chapter is rolling into Sarasota County, literally.
Suspected DUI driver arrested following bicycle crash in Sarasota
A bicyclist is in critical condition and a man who deputies say was under the influence of marijuana is behind bars following a collision in Sarasota on Wednesday afternoon.
A bicyclist is in critical condition and a man who deputies say was under the influence of marijuana is behind bars following a collision in Sarasota on Wednesday afternoon.
Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota
An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured.
An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured.
5 Miami men charged after 2023 hit-and-run that killed Sarasota man, SCSO
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota police looking for suspects after golf cart theft at Marie Selby Gardens
Sarasota police are looking for the people responsible for stealing a golf cart at Marie Selby Gardens early on Saturday morning.
Sarasota police are looking for the people responsible for stealing a golf cart at Marie Selby Gardens early on Saturday morning.
Myakkahatchee Creek clearing could bring some relief from potential flooding in North Port
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
Man shoots another man, kidnaps woman from Florida home after traveling from Kentucky: SCSO
A Kentucky man is facing serious charges after Sarasota County deputies say he showed up at a home where people he knew were vacationing, then fired a shot and kidnapped a woman.
A Kentucky man is facing serious charges after Sarasota County deputies say he showed up at a home where people he knew were vacationing, then fired a shot and kidnapped a woman.
North Port Special Election could bring new police department after over overcrowding
Residents in North Port are voting in a special election on Tuesday that could help ease the strain on city services.
Residents in North Port are voting in a special election on Tuesday that could help ease the strain on city services.
Sarasota club brings model train enthusiasts together to share their passion
When the Vermont Toy Museum became the Sarasota Toy Museum, a model-train fixture needed to be moved as well.
When the Vermont Toy Museum became the Sarasota Toy Museum, a model-train fixture needed to be moved as well.
Sarasota man arrested in connection with deadly shooting
A suspect was arrested a little over a week after a deadly shooting in Sarasota, according to deputies.
A suspect was arrested a little over a week after a deadly shooting in Sarasota, according to deputies.
Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia
Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience.
Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience.
Drugs, guns & cash found in string of Sarasota busts leading to 5 arrests
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
Man killed in box truck crash on I-75: FHP
A man died and another was hurt after troopers say a box truck crashed along I-75 in Sarasota County during the afternoon rush on Monday.
A man died and another was hurt after troopers say a box truck crashed along I-75 in Sarasota County during the afternoon rush on Monday.
Man killed during 'altercation,' Sarasota deputes investigating
A man died after what Sarasota County deputies call an “altercation” on Thursday night.
A man died after what Sarasota County deputies call an “altercation” on Thursday night.
Woman killed in shooting, Sarasota deputies searching for homicide suspect
Sarasota County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a woman shot to death late Wednesday.
Sarasota County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a woman shot to death late Wednesday.
Heroes’ Village bringing first-of-its-kind veteran housing to Sarasota
It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project.
It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project.
Man accused of taking photos up shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby: NPPD
A man faces felony charges after North Port police say he used his phone to take photos up a shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby, and investigators are working to find out whether there are more victims.
A man faces felony charges after North Port police say he used his phone to take photos up a shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby, and investigators are working to find out whether there are more victims.
Florida beach ranked best in America again, only U.S. beach in top 50 worldwide
A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.
A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.