Sarasota church steeple finally being replaced after Irma damage
A crowd gathered on Main Street in Sarasota Monday to watch crews remove a steeple that rested atop a well-known church for nearly 60 years.
A crowd gathered on Main Street in Sarasota Monday to watch crews remove a steeple that rested atop a well-known church for nearly 60 years.
Mote Marine Laboratory awarded 5-year funding to study red tide
The work happening at Mote Marine Laboratory's Red Tide Institute could one day be the key to understanding why and how red tide forms and disappears.
The work happening at Mote Marine Laboratory's Red Tide Institute could one day be the key to understanding why and how red tide forms and disappears.
Ready for delivery: Venice hangar stuffed with supplies for the Bahamas
A plane carrying 1,600 pounds of supplies will be departing from Venice and bringing those items to the Bahamas.
A plane carrying 1,600 pounds of supplies will be departing from Venice and bringing those items to the Bahamas.
Missionary family located; Venice crew to fly to Bahamas to deliver supplies
Preparing to fly into devastation, Agape Flights pilot Jeff Yannucciello will take more than supplies with him to the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. He's taking hope - in the form of 1,600 pounds of water, food, clothes, and rescue items to the islands, ravaged by Hurricane Dorian.
Preparing to fly into devastation, Agape Flights pilot Jeff Yannucciello will take more than supplies with him to the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. He's taking hope - in the form of 1,600 pounds of water, food, clothes, and rescue items to the islands, ravaged by Hurricane Dorian.
Woman fined, has license temporarily revoked after killing boy on bicycle
Tears flowed in a Sarasota courtroom Thursday, as Judge Maryann Boehm’s read his decision to 25-year-old Charity Lamb.
Tears flowed in a Sarasota courtroom Thursday, as Judge Maryann Boehm’s read his decision to 25-year-old Charity Lamb.
Carjacking suspect crashes stolen car during pursuit in Sarasota
A Sarasota man is accused of carjacking a woman’s car, then crashing it after a pursuit.
A Sarasota man is accused of carjacking a woman’s car, then crashing it after a pursuit.
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.