Suspected jury duty scammers arrested for bilking Sarasota woman out of $12K: DOJ
Two suspected scammers have been indicted and arrested for what authorities are calling "a brazen scheme perpetrated by an inmate at a state prison with a cellphone."
Two suspected scammers have been indicted and arrested for what authorities are calling "a brazen scheme perpetrated by an inmate at a state prison with a cellphone."
City of Sarasota school speed zone safety cameras roll out with warning period
Despite the flashing yellow sign warning of school zones, the Sarasota Police Department says thousands of drivers still speed through.
Despite the flashing yellow sign warning of school zones, the Sarasota Police Department says thousands of drivers still speed through.
Bay Area counties announce the opening of cold shelters before temperatures dip
People looking to swap the snow and cold with Florida’s sunny beaches will have to wait, as the new year is poised to bring sloppy weather conditions to the Bay Area.
People looking to swap the snow and cold with Florida’s sunny beaches will have to wait, as the new year is poised to bring sloppy weather conditions to the Bay Area.
Video: Sarasota Hooters waitress arrested for DUI tried flirting her way out of trouble
A Sarasota Hooters waitress has been arrested for a DUI, all while trying to flirt her way out of trouble, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A Sarasota Hooters waitress has been arrested for a DUI, all while trying to flirt her way out of trouble, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Expansion of Lakewood Ranch en route to Sarasota County Commission after passing planning commission
Michael Hutchinson didn’t grow up in the country, but once he moved there, he understood the beauty of a rural lifestyle. It’s a lifestyle he knows is fading fast.
Michael Hutchinson didn’t grow up in the country, but once he moved there, he understood the beauty of a rural lifestyle. It’s a lifestyle he knows is fading fast.
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
FHP: Come up with a plan before you head out to celebrate NYE
The pineapple is set to drop in downtown Sarasota at midnight and Valerie DeLuca is ready to welcome 2025.
The pineapple is set to drop in downtown Sarasota at midnight and Valerie DeLuca is ready to welcome 2025.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Two arrested in Sarasota on dog cruelty charges
The owners of a dog training service were arrested after several dogs died while in their care, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
The owners of a dog training service were arrested after several dogs died while in their care, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Siesta Key area business are open for business after hurricanes
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
Community rallies to save landmark African American hotel in Sarasota
At 1425 8th Street in Sarasota, you’ll find a piece of history that will live on.
At 1425 8th Street in Sarasota, you’ll find a piece of history that will live on.
Sarasota thieves targeting online bike sellers while posing as buyers
Sarasota sellers advertised their bikes were for sale online, and even met up with the potential buyers and let them take the bikes for test rides. But, they wound up empty-handed when those buyers turned out to be thieves.
Sarasota sellers advertised their bikes were for sale online, and even met up with the potential buyers and let them take the bikes for test rides. But, they wound up empty-handed when those buyers turned out to be thieves.
Venice road reopens following hazmat incident
The road outside the Venice Solid Waste facility has reopened following a fuel spill late Tuesday morning.
The road outside the Venice Solid Waste facility has reopened following a fuel spill late Tuesday morning.
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.