Missing Sarasota swimmer's body found

The body of a swimmer who disappeared after going underwater in Sarasota County over the weekend has been recovered.

1 dead, 4 hospitalized after shooting in Sarasota: Deputies

One person was killed, and four other victims were hospitalized after a shooting in Sarasota early on Saturday morning, according to authorities.

Sarasota homicide under investigation

Sarasota police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Thursday night. 

Suspected hit-and-run driver kills Sarasota bicyclist

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver accused of hitting and killing a bicyclist in Sarasota and taking off. 

Bicyclist dead after being hit by car in Sarasota

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a car Wednesday evening in Sarasota, according to officers.

Sarasota school board votes to reject federal expansion of Title IX protections

In another showdown between Florida and the White House, the Sarasota County School Board voted Tuesday night to pass a resolution against new Title IX revisions that would protect LGBTQ+ students.

'Beaches, Benches and Boycotts' exhibit shares African American history in Sarasota

Photos of happy family moments mixed in with times of turmoil paint a picture of the 1960s for the African American communities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota.

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix moving away from July 4, scheduled for September

A popular staple of Sarasota's July 4 celebration won't be held during the holiday weekend this year. Instead, the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix will take place in September.

Burn ban in Sarasota County due to drought conditions

According to officials, all outdoor burning is prohibited unless a permit has been issued and is applicable for unincorporated areas of Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota.

Sarasota man hit by 2 vehicles during deadly crash: FHP

A 40-year-old Sarasota man died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Gator on a coffee run? Reptile wrangled in drive-thru at North Port Starbucks

An alligator's surprise Starbucks run -- more like a crawl -- came to a sudden end as first responders in North Port captured the gator in the drive-thru and safely relocated the reptile.