North Port Fire-Rescue battles multiple brush fires as burn ban remains in effect
Three brush fires and a house fire kept crews with North Port Fire Rescue busy on Friday.
Three brush fires and a house fire kept crews with North Port Fire Rescue busy on Friday.
Mote Marine Laboratory sees a 70% kill rate during mitigation field testing
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
Humane Society of Sarasota County launches 'TAILS' program to make Florida 'no-kill' state
For every 10 dogs that enter a shelter, only four will find forever homes. The others will bounce from shelter to shelter, and some will sadly be put down.
For every 10 dogs that enter a shelter, only four will find forever homes. The others will bounce from shelter to shelter, and some will sadly be put down.
Sarasota County beach named best in America, 4th in the world
A Bay Area beach is making national and international headlines.
A Bay Area beach is making national and international headlines.
Sarasota man accused of exposing himself gets into chase with officer, ending in crash
A Sarasota man accused of exposing himself in public was arrested Tuesday after getting into a chase with a North Port police officer, which ended in a crash.
A Sarasota man accused of exposing himself in public was arrested Tuesday after getting into a chase with a North Port police officer, which ended in a crash.
Dead fish washing ashore on Lido Beach as Mote Marine Laboratory confirms red tide
At the water's edge, some beach goers took photos and others stopped to look at the dead fish, which could be seen as far as the eye could see on Lido Beach.
At the water's edge, some beach goers took photos and others stopped to look at the dead fish, which could be seen as far as the eye could see on Lido Beach.
Hamas hostage with family in Sarasota freed Saturday, seen reuniting with family in Israel
Hamas released three hostages Saturday, including one man with family in Sarasota. They've been waiting for word about him since January when news first broke of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas released three hostages Saturday, including one man with family in Sarasota. They've been waiting for word about him since January when news first broke of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Elderly woman from Sarasota believed responsible for crash that killed 2 children, injured mother
The Sarasota Police Department says they have found the vehicle involved in a crash that killed two children and critically injured their mother, and they believe the driver is an elderly woman who is cooperating with investigators.
The Sarasota Police Department says they have found the vehicle involved in a crash that killed two children and critically injured their mother, and they believe the driver is an elderly woman who is cooperating with investigators.
Car involved in Monday night hit-and-run that killed two children and critically hurt mother found: SPD
The Sarasota Police Department says they found the car that fled a deadly Monday night hit-and-run.
The Sarasota Police Department says they found the car that fled a deadly Monday night hit-and-run.
2-year old, 5-month-old killed in Sarasota hit-and-run, mother critically injured
Three people, including two children, were rushed to the hospital after a crash on Monday night that has Sarasota police searching for a vehicle.
Three people, including two children, were rushed to the hospital after a crash on Monday night that has Sarasota police searching for a vehicle.
New mural to spotlight Venice circus history
Venice artist Sami Makela is honoring the city's rich circus history one paintstroke at a time.
Venice artist Sami Makela is honoring the city's rich circus history one paintstroke at a time.
Sarasota County jail expansion needed as max capacity reached: 'We have to take action'
Space is running out at the Sarasota County Jail, with it already being the second-most overcrowded jail in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff has been calling for a solution for years, but it's now at a critical moment where it needs an expansion.
Space is running out at the Sarasota County Jail, with it already being the second-most overcrowded jail in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff has been calling for a solution for years, but it's now at a critical moment where it needs an expansion.
Beloved missing rescue horse found dead in pond
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
Suspect dies in crash minutes after hitting SCSO vehicles, injuring deputy during pursuit: Officials
A man died on Thursday evening after hitting multiple deputies' vehicles during an attempted traffic stop, then crashing minutes after he got away, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man died on Thursday evening after hitting multiple deputies' vehicles during an attempted traffic stop, then crashing minutes after he got away, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 1 arrested in North Port shooting: Police
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.
Man involved in crash with Sarasota deputy dead after slamming into telephone pole: FHP
A driver was killed after hitting a telephone pole Thursday evening after troopers said he was involved in a different crash that injured a Sarasota County deputy.
A driver was killed after hitting a telephone pole Thursday evening after troopers said he was involved in a different crash that injured a Sarasota County deputy.
Woman found murdered in Sarasota home, suspect found in Louisiana
Sarasota police say a man has been charged with murder in Louisiana after a woman's body was found inside a Sarasota home on Tuesday night.
Sarasota police say a man has been charged with murder in Louisiana after a woman's body was found inside a Sarasota home on Tuesday night.
'Known' drug dealer arrested after months of complaints: SCSO
A man who Sarasota County deputies call a “known narcotics dealer" is behind bars after they say searches of his car and home led investigators to drugs and a loaded gun.
A man who Sarasota County deputies call a “known narcotics dealer" is behind bars after they say searches of his car and home led investigators to drugs and a loaded gun.
Lakewood Ranch expansion coming to eastern Sarasota County despite push back
The peace and quiet is what brought Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald to Old Miakka. It's also why the couple sued Sarasota County, challenging changes to the comprehensive plan that would bring upwards of 5,000 new homes to the area.
The peace and quiet is what brought Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald to Old Miakka. It's also why the couple sued Sarasota County, challenging changes to the comprehensive plan that would bring upwards of 5,000 new homes to the area.
Vehicle fire causes big traffic backup on I-75 in Sarasota County
A vehicle fire sent heavy smoke into the air and snarled traffic early Thursday along I-75, according to the North Port Police Department.
A vehicle fire sent heavy smoke into the air and snarled traffic early Thursday along I-75, according to the North Port Police Department.