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.
Sarasota Pineapple Drop nominated for best New Year's Eve celebration. Here's how to vote.
Sarasota's Pineapple Drop has been nominated by USA Today for the best New Year's Eve celebration in the United States.
Sarasota's Pineapple Drop has been nominated by USA Today for the best New Year's Eve celebration in the United States.
Florida man accused of fraud after estate sales, police searching for more possible victims
A man is facing criminal charges in multiple Florida counties after investigators say he conducted estate sales, then didn't pay his clients all the money they were owed.
A man is facing criminal charges in multiple Florida counties after investigators say he conducted estate sales, then didn't pay his clients all the money they were owed.
Sarasota’s Celery Fields redevelopment sparks debate among community
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
'I need to protect other people's pets:' Coyote sightings, attacks continue on Siesta Key
For Michael Hancock, a small Morkie called Coco was more than a pet.
For Michael Hancock, a small Morkie called Coco was more than a pet.
Sarasota charter school that’s helped thousands needs the community’s help rebuilding after Hurricane Milton
A Sarasota school is turning to the community after Hurricane Milton so it can continue being a resource for the area.
A Sarasota school is turning to the community after Hurricane Milton so it can continue being a resource for the area.
Tampa Area airports find many guns in luggage over Veterans Day Weekend: TSA
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Humanitarian aid to Haiti on hold as FAA flight ban grounds Venice-based group
A Bay Area group that delivers cargo and humanitarian aid to Caribbean countries, including Haiti, has had to put their missionary work on pause.
A Bay Area group that delivers cargo and humanitarian aid to Caribbean countries, including Haiti, has had to put their missionary work on pause.