Missing Child Alert: 16-year-old last seen in North Port found safe

A statewide Missing Child Alert issued Thursday for a 16-year-old last seen in North Port has been canceled, investigators said. The teen was found safe. 

Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries

Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.

Massage therapist arrested in Sarasota for inappropriately touching clients: Police

A Bradenton man who works as a massage therapist was arrested on Friday for inappropriately touching several clients, according to the Sarasota Police Department. 

Sarasota man accused of exposing himself gets into chase with officer, ending in crash

A Sarasota man accused of exposing himself in public was arrested Tuesday after getting into a chase with a North Port police officer, which ended in a crash. 

Dead fish washing ashore on Lido Beach as Mote Marine Laboratory confirms red tide

At the water's edge, some beach goers took photos and others stopped to look at the dead fish, which could be seen as far as the eye could see on Lido Beach. 

Hamas hostage with family in Sarasota freed Saturday, seen reuniting with family in Israel

Hamas released three hostages Saturday, including one man with family in Sarasota. They've been waiting for word about him since January when news first broke of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Elderly woman from Sarasota believed responsible for crash that killed 2 children, injured mother

The Sarasota Police Department says they have found the vehicle involved in a crash that killed two children and critically injured their mother, and they believe the driver is an elderly woman who is cooperating with investigators.

New mural to spotlight Venice circus history

Venice artist Sami Makela is honoring the city's rich circus history one paintstroke at a time. 

Sarasota County jail expansion needed as max capacity reached: 'We have to take action'

Space is running out at the Sarasota County Jail, with it already being the second-most overcrowded jail in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff has been calling for a solution for years, but it's now at a critical moment where it needs an expansion.