Sarasota National Ceremony holding funeral for 3 unclaimed veterans
Three local veterans who went unclaimed after passing will be buried at Sarasota National Cemetery Wednesday.
Three local veterans who went unclaimed after passing will be buried at Sarasota National Cemetery Wednesday.
Dozens of seagulls mysteriously fall ill on Lido, Siesta Key beaches
Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach.
Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach.
Feds blew up 7,700 pounds of explosives hoarded by convicted Sarasota man
A Florida man had over 7,700 pounds of explosives in his possession, and after his conviction, federal officials no longer needed it as evidence.
A Florida man had over 7,700 pounds of explosives in his possession, and after his conviction, federal officials no longer needed it as evidence.
Thousands of strangers attend funeral of veteran with no family
Although Edward Pearson died alone, his memorial service and memory will not soon be forgotten. More than 2,000 strangers came together on October 1 in Sarasota to say goodbye to the Army veteran.
Although Edward Pearson died alone, his memorial service and memory will not soon be forgotten. More than 2,000 strangers came together on October 1 in Sarasota to say goodbye to the Army veteran.
Sarasota bar with nearly $15,000 stuck to walls donates money for hurricane victims in Bahamas
Staff members at a Sarasota bar have taken nearly $15,000 in bills from the walls to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Staff members at a Sarasota bar have taken nearly $15,000 in bills from the walls to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Volunteer groups attend funerals of forgotten veterans
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders are standing for those who stood for us. When a veteran passes away and there is no immediate family, Blair McFarlane and his wife, Kim make sure the veteran is honored the way every hero should be.
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders are standing for those who stood for us. When a veteran passes away and there is no immediate family, Blair McFarlane and his wife, Kim make sure the veteran is honored the way every hero should be.
2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone
More than 2,000 people packed into Patriots Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Each person came to say ‘goodbye’ and salute Edward Pearson.
More than 2,000 people packed into Patriots Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Each person came to say ‘goodbye’ and salute Edward Pearson.
North Port man gets hang-gliding redemption after near-tragic flight last year
The last time North Port’s Chris Gursky tried hang-gliding, he came within inches of certain-death. The now-infamous video of him taking off without being strapped in has been viewed millions of times.
The last time North Port’s Chris Gursky tried hang-gliding, he came within inches of certain-death. The now-infamous video of him taking off without being strapped in has been viewed millions of times.
Public invited to funeral of Sarasota veteran with no family
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
3 firefighters hospitalized while battling Sarasota house fire
Several firefighters had to be transported the hospital after battling a house fire in Sarasota.
Several firefighters had to be transported the hospital after battling a house fire in Sarasota.
Sarasota sheriff warns parents about more apps following arrest of 23 suspected child predators
Deputies arrested 23 suspected child predators and human traffickers during a recent sting operation. All of the men used online apps to seek out children, deputies said.
Deputies arrested 23 suspected child predators and human traffickers during a recent sting operation. All of the men used online apps to seek out children, deputies said.
Credit card skimmers found at Sarasota gas station
Police say two credit card skimming devices were found on pumps at a gas station in Sarasota.
Police say two credit card skimming devices were found on pumps at a gas station in Sarasota.
The nation's largest inflatable park can be found in Sarasota
Call it an extreme bounce house, inflatable fun, whatever you want -- it’s now open in Sarasota.
Call it an extreme bounce house, inflatable fun, whatever you want -- it’s now open in Sarasota.
Miracle League baseball community mourns one of its own
Joel Parks had a developmental delay that prevented the 30-year-old from being able to live on his own, so he lived in a group home. Through services provided by the local community and the state of Florida, Joel was being taken care of.
Joel Parks had a developmental delay that prevented the 30-year-old from being able to live on his own, so he lived in a group home. Through services provided by the local community and the state of Florida, Joel was being taken care of.
Biggest inflatable park opens in Sarasota
It has billed itself as the largest inflatable park in the country, and you can find it right in Sarasota. Jumpin Fun Inflata Park is 15,000 square feet with over a dozen fun zones to take part it. It's loads of fun.
It has billed itself as the largest inflatable park in the country, and you can find it right in Sarasota. Jumpin Fun Inflata Park is 15,000 square feet with over a dozen fun zones to take part it. It's loads of fun.
Sarasota deputies search for man accused of sexually molesting, imprisoning teen girls
A Sarasota man is accused of molesting a teenage girl and keeping another teen girl locked up for more than a year, and deputies are still searching for him.
A Sarasota man is accused of molesting a teenage girl and keeping another teen girl locked up for more than a year, and deputies are still searching for him.
North Port police place yard sign announcing closure of alleged drug house
The North Port Police Department continues its crackdown on so-called drug houses, now placing yard signs in front of homes where alleged drug activity has been discovered.
The North Port Police Department continues its crackdown on so-called drug houses, now placing yard signs in front of homes where alleged drug activity has been discovered.
Sarasota school safety monitor fired after altercation with student
A newly-hired school safety monitor at Sarasota's Riverview High School has been let go after an altercation with a student, according to school officials.
A newly-hired school safety monitor at Sarasota's Riverview High School has been let go after an altercation with a student, according to school officials.
"Numerous" traffic issues at North Port school attract police attention
North Port police are adding officers to a charter school intersection because afternoon drop-offs are getting out of hand.
North Port police are adding officers to a charter school intersection because afternoon drop-offs are getting out of hand.
Man kills 2-year-old daughter in murder-suicide in Sarasota
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder-suicide that left a toddler dead.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder-suicide that left a toddler dead.