Croquet World Champion to be crowned in Venice this week

Many of us remember playing croquet in our parents' backyard, but in Venice, they're going to crown a Croquet World Champion this week. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci draws large crowd of supporters and protestors in Sarasota

Some celebrate Dr. Anthony Fauci; others question him. None dispute that he played a significant role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mother dies 2 months after Sarasota hit-and-run that killed her 2 kids

The Sarasota mother critically injured in a hit-and-run that killed her two young children in February has died, family and friends confirmed to FOX 13 on Friday.

Resilient SRQ replaces home damaged during Hurricane Ian, dozens more to follow

Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape. 

Long-awaited Edson Keith Farmhouse restoration project complete

Sarasota County held a ribbon cutting for a relic from 1916, a farmhouse built by an industrialist from Chicago who found paradise on the shores of Phillipi Creek.

Sarasota parks continue recovery six months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought damage to every single park and recreation facility in the City of Sarasota. While many locations have reopened, there are a few that will take time to recover. 

Suspect in custody following carjacking, sexual assault: North Port Police Department

Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.

Sarasota Bay sees 19% increase in seagrass despite Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Launching from Bradenton Beach, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District went on a science expedition to check on the health of seagrass beds in Sarasota Bay. 

Woman dies after being hit by pickup truck in Sarasota County: FHP

A woman died after she was hit by a pickup truck in Sarasota County on Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sarasota County enacts burn ban due to drought conditions

A burn ban is now in effect in Sarasota County with drought conditions leading to an increased fire hazard, officials said Wednesday.

Suspect caught after shooting investigation leads to SWAT response: SCSO

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a shooting suspect has been caught after the investigation led to an hours-long SWAT situation on Monday.

Sarasota art student helps crack cold case after workshop with forensic artist

Skilled artists at Ringling College of Art and Design are using their skills to help law enforcement officers from across the country working to solve cold cases. It's the second year a world-renowned forensic artist has worked with the college in a week-long workshop. 

Missing Sarasota teen found safe

The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.