Emergency medical services expanding footprint in Venice
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is adding a new freestanding emergency room in Venice, opening in the spring of 2025.
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is adding a new freestanding emergency room in Venice, opening in the spring of 2025.
Crash involving semi-truck causes cooking oil spill, blocks traffic for hours on I-75 in Sarasota County
A crash involving a semi-truck caused hundreds of gallons of cooking oil to spill and snarled traffic for hours on I-75 in Sarasota County on Friday morning.
A crash involving a semi-truck caused hundreds of gallons of cooking oil to spill and snarled traffic for hours on I-75 in Sarasota County on Friday morning.
Road reopens after patrol car crash in Sarasota County
Traffic is moving again in both directions along Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota County, after a crash involving a patrol car forced troopers to shut the road down on Thursday morning.
Traffic is moving again in both directions along Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota County, after a crash involving a patrol car forced troopers to shut the road down on Thursday morning.
Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Deadly Sarasota hotel fire under investigation
A man was found dead during a Sarasota hotel fire on Wednesday morning.
A man was found dead during a Sarasota hotel fire on Wednesday morning.
2 killed, 1 injured in fiery, head-on collision in Venice: FHP
A multi-fatal crash is under investigation in Venice.
A multi-fatal crash is under investigation in Venice.
Sarasota structure fire under investigation
Firefighters are working to figure out what caused a mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters are working to figure out what caused a mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon.
Sarasota Pineapple Drop nominated for best New Year's Eve celebration. Here's how to vote.
Sarasota's Pineapple Drop has been nominated by USA Today for the best New Year's Eve celebration in the United States.
Sarasota's Pineapple Drop has been nominated by USA Today for the best New Year's Eve celebration in the United States.
Florida man accused of fraud after estate sales, police searching for more possible victims
A man is facing criminal charges in multiple Florida counties after investigators say he conducted estate sales, then didn't pay his clients all the money they were owed.
A man is facing criminal charges in multiple Florida counties after investigators say he conducted estate sales, then didn't pay his clients all the money they were owed.
Sarasota’s Celery Fields redevelopment sparks debate among community
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
'I need to protect other people's pets:' Coyote sightings, attacks continue on Siesta Key
For Michael Hancock, a small Morkie called Coco was more than a pet.
For Michael Hancock, a small Morkie called Coco was more than a pet.
Sarasota charter school that’s helped thousands needs the community’s help rebuilding after Hurricane Milton
A Sarasota school is turning to the community after Hurricane Milton so it can continue being a resource for the area.
A Sarasota school is turning to the community after Hurricane Milton so it can continue being a resource for the area.
Tampa Area airports find many guns in luggage over Veterans Day Weekend: TSA
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Humanitarian aid to Haiti on hold as FAA flight ban grounds Venice-based group
A Bay Area group that delivers cargo and humanitarian aid to Caribbean countries, including Haiti, has had to put their missionary work on pause.
A Bay Area group that delivers cargo and humanitarian aid to Caribbean countries, including Haiti, has had to put their missionary work on pause.
Signs of progress: boat removal continues in Sarasota after Helene and Milton
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Sarasota National Cemetery calls on community to honor veterans
The Sarasota National Cemetery is more than 18,000 wreaths short ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizers hope the community will lend a hand before the Dec. 4 deadline looms.
The Sarasota National Cemetery is more than 18,000 wreaths short ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizers hope the community will lend a hand before the Dec. 4 deadline looms.
Bradenton Beach waterfront restaurant reopens 6 weeks after hurricanes: 'Many hands make light work'
One of Bradenton Beach’s many beachfront restaurants saw friends toast the day it finally reopened after six weeks after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
One of Bradenton Beach’s many beachfront restaurants saw friends toast the day it finally reopened after six weeks after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Sarasota restaurant offering authentic flavors of Amish cooking
For finding a piece of home while visiting Sarasota, Der Dutchman offers the flavors of family favorites all in one location.
For finding a piece of home while visiting Sarasota, Der Dutchman offers the flavors of family favorites all in one location.
Teens accused of attacking 67-year-old man arrested in Sarasota
Police in Sarasota are investigating an attack that left a 67-year-old man with visible head injuries.
Police in Sarasota are investigating an attack that left a 67-year-old man with visible head injuries.
Sarasota County man dead after being found unconscious, injured in Bradenton neighborhood: Detectives
A Sarasota County man is dead after he was found unconscious and injured in a West Bradenton neighborhood more than a week ago. Now, detectives are investigating what led up to the man's death.
A Sarasota County man is dead after he was found unconscious and injured in a West Bradenton neighborhood more than a week ago. Now, detectives are investigating what led up to the man's death.