More than 1,500 young athletes compete in Sarasota for shot at U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals

More than 1,500 young athletes compete in Sarasota for shot at U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals

It’s a race on the water that’s months in the making. At the U.S. Rowing’s Southwest Regional Youth Championships, 54 teams and more than 1500 athletes compete on the water.  The top four teams in each event will advance to the national competition in Sarasota next month.

It’s a race on the water that’s months in the making. At the U.S. Rowing’s Southwest Regional Youth Championships, 54 teams and more than 1500 athletes compete on the water.  The top four teams in each event will advance to the national competition in Sarasota next month.

North Port teacher accused of inappropriately touching students: 'Serious breach of trust’

North Port teacher accused of inappropriately touching students: 'Serious breach of trust’

An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.

An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.

Sarasota considers expanding paid parking to 7 days a week

Sarasota considers expanding paid parking to 7 days a week

Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.

Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Warrick Dunn gives back to Sarasota family in his mother's honor

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Warrick Dunn gives back to Sarasota family in his mother's honor

It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.

It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.

Sarasota City Commission rejects mediation deal for controversial 1260 North Palm high-rise plan

Sarasota City Commission rejects mediation deal for controversial 1260 North Palm high-rise plan

A development battle three years in the making was back before the Sarasota City Commission as downtown residents continued their fight against a proposal to build one of the tallest structures ever planned for the city.

A development battle three years in the making was back before the Sarasota City Commission as downtown residents continued their fight against a proposal to build one of the tallest structures ever planned for the city.

Sarasota senior fighting to keep her backyard shed after alleged violations

Sarasota senior fighting to keep her backyard shed after alleged violations

A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.

A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.

Sarasota school board enforces strict limits on student demonstrations, escalating free speech battle

Sarasota school board enforces strict limits on student demonstrations, escalating free speech battle

A divided Sarasota County School Board narrowly approved a new student protest policy on Tuesday, a move many in the community link to recent demonstrations over immigration enforcement.

A divided Sarasota County School Board narrowly approved a new student protest policy on Tuesday, a move many in the community link to recent demonstrations over immigration enforcement.

Burn ban issued for Sarasota County due to severe drought conditions

Burn ban issued for Sarasota County due to severe drought conditions

Sarasota County officials issued a countywide burn ban effective Monday, citing severe drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires.

Sarasota County officials issued a countywide burn ban effective Monday, citing severe drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires.

5-year-old severely burned after boat catches fire in Venice: VFR

5-year-old severely burned after boat catches fire in Venice: VFR

A 5-year-old boy and another woman suffered serious burns after a boat caught fire on the Intracoastal Waterway Sunday afternoon, according to the Venice Fire Rescue.

A 5-year-old boy and another woman suffered serious burns after a boat caught fire on the Intracoastal Waterway Sunday afternoon, according to the Venice Fire Rescue.

FHP warns of deadly distracted driving spike as Florida road fatalities reach highest level since 2021

FHP warns of deadly distracted driving spike as Florida road fatalities reach highest level since 2021

We’ve all been there - stuck behind a driver who is on their cell phone, scrolling, failing to realize the light has turned green. While it can be a pain, it becomes an even bigger problem when those drivers keep their eyes on their devices after the light turns green.

We’ve all been there - stuck behind a driver who is on their cell phone, scrolling, failing to realize the light has turned green. While it can be a pain, it becomes an even bigger problem when those drivers keep their eyes on their devices after the light turns green.