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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Police who boarded unmanned Sarasota boat stress importance of engine cut-off switches

The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important. 

Video: Florida officer leaps onto runaway boat after man thrown overboard

A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.

Teens continue recovering after being run over by Sarasota County lifeguard

It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but two teen girls ended up in the hospital with serious injuries after they were run over by a Sarasota County lifeguard on Nokomis Beach. 

Two people shot at Sarasota home after altercation, 1 dead: SCSO

Two people were shot after an altercation at a Sarasota home early on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Sarasota County to analyze funding options to help pay for MLB spring training stadium repairs

Sarasota County officials say spring training poured over $190 million into the local economy in 2024, but maintaining the two stadiums the MLB uses comes with a hefty price tag, and they don’t have enough in their five-year fund to meet their contractual obligations to make those repairs. 

Hundreds attend town hall on potential New College takeover of Ringling Museum of Art

Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.

Death investigation underway along Tamiami Trail

There are more questions than answers as Sarasota County deputies investigate a death along a busy road on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office.

Sarasota doctor arrested for sexual battery, police believe there may be more potential victims

He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.