Diver finds lost engagement ring after social media plea
The odds were stacked against a Sarasota woman and her husband, after her engagement ring was lost in the Gulf.
Eagle rescued from Lakewood Ranch lake released seven months later
An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday.
Florida man turns five-acre property into winter wonderland
Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County.
Congressman Greg Steube calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support Venice Jetty repairs
Congressman Greg Steube calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support Venice Jetty repairs following historic hurricane season.
Empty church space becomes food pantry flourishing for Sarasota families in need
Eight years ago, an idea to transform extra space at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota, turned into a project that continues to help the community today.
Sarasota man arrested, accused of inappropriately touching students
At Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Sarasota Police said 21-year-old Cobie Bradley was assigned to the aftercare program and at Sarasota High School, he acted as a volunteer.
Record-breaking year for sea turtle nests on Sarasota beaches, disorientations hit all-time high
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Sarasota man accused of keeping kids out of school while living in home with bugs, trash, empty beer cans
A Sarasota man is facing felony child neglect charges after police said his three sons were found living in deplorable conditions and not going to school.
Bomb squad finds inactive grenades in student's backpack at Sarasota Military Academy, police say
Sarasota police say a bomb squad found inactive grenades in a student's backpack while investigating at Sarasota Military Academy Tuesday morning.
The rise of Art Deco showcased through vintage posters at Sarasota Art Museum
Through 100 rare advertising posters, Sarasota Art Museum's "Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration" showcases the rise of the Art Deco artform in the 1920s.
Coast Guard rescues 8 stranded boaters about 35 miles west of Venice: USCG
Coast Guard crew members rescued eight boaters after their boat became disabled about 35 miles west of Venice, according to USCG.
Suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota: sheriff's office
A suspect armed with a handgun was shot and killed by Sarasota County deputies after they responded to a suicide call on the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle on Saturday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Sarasota Little League treasurer accused of stealing $200,000 in league funds
Instead of stealing bases, deputies say the treasurer of Sarasota Little League was stealing money.
Florida man accused of killing adoptive parents faces life in prison as trial comes to an end
A North Port man who was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Friday of murdering his adoptive parents in 2023.
Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Mote Marine commemorates Veterans Day with 'Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge'
Mote Marine commemorated Veterans Day with the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge.
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors one year after devastating hurricane season
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors after the devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Sarasota family seeking justice for teen's murder after charges dropped
The Santana family in Sarasota is seeking justice for their son and brother after the homicide charge for the man accused of murdering him was dropped.
1 dead, another critically injured in Sarasota County crash
One person is dead and another was injured in a Sarasota County crash Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wallenda siblings attempt to break world record at UTC with Criss Cross wire walk
Overcoming what could have been a tragedy, the Wallenda family has proved to the world courage can overcome fear and any obstacle you face.