Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Sarasota County teacher who beat ovarian cancer to race in Boston Marathon
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Death investigation underway at gas station in Sarasota: SCSO
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.
8-year-old world record holder from Ukraine performing in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe
8-year-old Olesya Kucherenko is performing her hand balancing act in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe performance.
8-year-old Olesya Kucherenko is performing her hand balancing act in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe performance.
3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested three people accused of poaching and killing alligators across multiple Florida counties.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested three people accused of poaching and killing alligators across multiple Florida counties.
Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers
Sarasota police want to warn residents about a scam involving a bank and rideshare drivers. Investigators say someone withdraws a large amount of cash from a bank, then hands it over to a rideshare driver at the recommendation of the scammer.
Sarasota police want to warn residents about a scam involving a bank and rideshare drivers. Investigators say someone withdraws a large amount of cash from a bank, then hands it over to a rideshare driver at the recommendation of the scammer.
$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a new helicopter, and it's helping their crews respond to hard-to-reach places — getting deputies where they're needed for hoist rescues.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a new helicopter, and it's helping their crews respond to hard-to-reach places — getting deputies where they're needed for hoist rescues.
Women arrested, dozens of slot machines seized in Sarasota arcade gambling shutdown: SCSO
Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Cocaine, cash seized from eight-time convicted felon’s Sarasota apartment: Police
An eight-time convicted felon is heading back to jail after Sarasota police said they found cocaine and cash inside an apartment.
An eight-time convicted felon is heading back to jail after Sarasota police said they found cocaine and cash inside an apartment.
World War II, Korean War veteran prepares for 100th birthday with concert from students
A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone.
A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone.
Accused drunk driver arrested in double fatal Sarasota crash: 'Ridiculous mistake’
Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on I-75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on I-75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
I-75 crash leaves 2 dead in Sarasota: Man arrested for DUI manslaughter, troopers say
Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida gator caught in front of Sarasota County gas station: 'Another Day, another gator'
Sarasota County deputies removed a large swamp puppy from a local gas station this week.
Sarasota County deputies removed a large swamp puppy from a local gas station this week.
Sarasota mom vows not to let fear silence son who accuses school staff member of touching him inappropriately
A Sarasota County mom is speaking out after her son says a staff member touched him inappropriately at school.
A Sarasota County mom is speaking out after her son says a staff member touched him inappropriately at school.
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following 2024 hurricane season
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following erosion and damage brought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following erosion and damage brought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
20-time felon arrested for trafficking cocaine out of Sarasota home: SPD
A 20-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota detectives discovered he was selling cocaine out of his home.
A 20-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota detectives discovered he was selling cocaine out of his home.
$162K USDA grant doubles AI-powered agricultural research conducted by New College of Florida students
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.