Beloved missing rescue horse found dead in pond
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
Suspect dies in crash minutes after hitting SCSO vehicles, injuring deputy during pursuit: Officials
A man died on Thursday evening after hitting multiple deputies' vehicles during an attempted traffic stop, then crashing minutes after he got away, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man died on Thursday evening after hitting multiple deputies' vehicles during an attempted traffic stop, then crashing minutes after he got away, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 1 arrested in North Port shooting: Police
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.
Man involved in crash with Sarasota deputy dead after slamming into telephone pole: FHP
A driver was killed after hitting a telephone pole Thursday evening after troopers said he was involved in a different crash that injured a Sarasota County deputy.
A driver was killed after hitting a telephone pole Thursday evening after troopers said he was involved in a different crash that injured a Sarasota County deputy.
Woman found murdered in Sarasota home, suspect found in Louisiana
Sarasota police say a man has been charged with murder in Louisiana after a woman's body was found inside a Sarasota home on Tuesday night.
Sarasota police say a man has been charged with murder in Louisiana after a woman's body was found inside a Sarasota home on Tuesday night.
'Known' drug dealer arrested after months of complaints: SCSO
A man who Sarasota County deputies call a “known narcotics dealer" is behind bars after they say searches of his car and home led investigators to drugs and a loaded gun.
A man who Sarasota County deputies call a “known narcotics dealer" is behind bars after they say searches of his car and home led investigators to drugs and a loaded gun.
Lakewood Ranch expansion coming to eastern Sarasota County despite push back
The peace and quiet is what brought Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald to Old Miakka. It's also why the couple sued Sarasota County, challenging changes to the comprehensive plan that would bring upwards of 5,000 new homes to the area.
The peace and quiet is what brought Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald to Old Miakka. It's also why the couple sued Sarasota County, challenging changes to the comprehensive plan that would bring upwards of 5,000 new homes to the area.
Vehicle fire causes big traffic backup on I-75 in Sarasota County
A vehicle fire sent heavy smoke into the air and snarled traffic early Thursday along I-75, according to the North Port Police Department.
A vehicle fire sent heavy smoke into the air and snarled traffic early Thursday along I-75, according to the North Port Police Department.
Mote Marine Laboratory unveils new tools in fight against red tide, algal blooms
From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday.
From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday.
88-year-old Florida man accused of killing wife, staging suicide: 'A tragic situation'
An 88-year-old man is facing a homicide charge after North Port police say he killed his 76-year-old wife, then tried to make it look like she took her own life.
An 88-year-old man is facing a homicide charge after North Port police say he killed his 76-year-old wife, then tried to make it look like she took her own life.
Repairs to hurricane damaged South Venice Jetty could be two years out
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
Sarasota County launches public survey for recovery plans from recent hurricanes, storms
Sarasota County is asking people to fill out a survey about recovery plans during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby.
Sarasota County is asking people to fill out a survey about recovery plans during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby.
Pedestrian injured after crash in Sarasota, police investigating
Serious injuries were reported after a crash involving a pedestrian in Sarasota Monday morning, according to police.
Serious injuries were reported after a crash involving a pedestrian in Sarasota Monday morning, according to police.
Sarasota's Mira Mar restoration possible if rezone allows two 18-stroy condo towers, say architects
When you step foot into Sarasota Massage located in the Mira Mar Plaza in downtown Sarasota, there is a sense of peace.
When you step foot into Sarasota Massage located in the Mira Mar Plaza in downtown Sarasota, there is a sense of peace.
Sarasota school bus crash under investigation: SCSO
Two drivers were injured Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Sarasota school bus.
Two drivers were injured Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Sarasota school bus.
Florida man busted with drugs after crashing vehicle in Sarasota during chase: FHP
A Florida man has been arrested following a high-speed chase and crash in Sarasota around midnight on Wednesday.
A Florida man has been arrested following a high-speed chase and crash in Sarasota around midnight on Wednesday.
'Contemplating Vermeer': Sarasota Museum of Art exhibition highlights experiencing art
An exhibition at the Sarasota Museum of Art, ‘Contemplating Vermeer’, highlights the art of experiencing art.
An exhibition at the Sarasota Museum of Art, ‘Contemplating Vermeer’, highlights the art of experiencing art.
'A huge advantage to us:' Sarasota County Fire Department to carry whole blood
When emergency crews arrive to a traumatic scene, time is ticking. And for those who are losing blood, every second counts. That's why the Sarasota County Fire Department will soon be carrying whole blood.
When emergency crews arrive to a traumatic scene, time is ticking. And for those who are losing blood, every second counts. That's why the Sarasota County Fire Department will soon be carrying whole blood.
Sarasota County Commission discusses Hurricane Debby relief as residents 'suffer'
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.
Volunteers help bring new Ringling Legacy Tours to life
A group of volunteer guides take a lot of pride in making the new and upcoming Ringling Legacy Tours come to life.
A group of volunteer guides take a lot of pride in making the new and upcoming Ringling Legacy Tours come to life.