Saharan dust: Sarasota County joins Hillsborough, Pinellas in issuing precautionary air quality alert
Officials in Sarasota County are warning people who are sensitive to air pollution to use caution as Saharan dust continues to move over Florida.
Officials in Sarasota County are warning people who are sensitive to air pollution to use caution as Saharan dust continues to move over Florida.
Archery camp teaches kids patience; builds their confidence
At a 55-acre site at Knight Trail Park in Sarasota, kids are learning precision and patience, as part of a week-long Archery Summer Camp.
At a 55-acre site at Knight Trail Park in Sarasota, kids are learning precision and patience, as part of a week-long Archery Summer Camp.
Dozens of balloons collected off Sarasota coast, researchers warn of plastic pollution danger
For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.
For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.
Man arrested in connection to fatal Sarasota shooting
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for an ‘armed and dangerous’ man in connection to an overnight homicide that left one man dead.
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for an ‘armed and dangerous’ man in connection to an overnight homicide that left one man dead.
Video: Sarasota police pay tribute to retired K-9 that died unexpectedly
The Sarasota Police Department gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to retired K-9 Bronson who passed away unexpectedly.
The Sarasota Police Department gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to retired K-9 Bronson who passed away unexpectedly.
Sarasota Bay boaters urged to keep their distance from new dolphin calves
Sarasota Bay may be busy this time of year for boaters in the area, but it's also true for the area's resident dolphins.
Sarasota Bay may be busy this time of year for boaters in the area, but it's also true for the area's resident dolphins.
Troopers urging safety among teen drivers after Sarasota crash leaves several hurt
A 16-year-old Sarasota driver remains in critical condition and five teenagers have serious injuries after a T-bone crash at the intersection of Proctor Road and Lords Avenue on Monday night.
A 16-year-old Sarasota driver remains in critical condition and five teenagers have serious injuries after a T-bone crash at the intersection of Proctor Road and Lords Avenue on Monday night.
Manatee County corrections deputy accused of pulling agency-issued gun on man at Ackerman Park
A corrections deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office found himself on the other side of the law.
A corrections deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office found himself on the other side of the law.
1 hurt in shooting in Sarasota neighborhood
Sarasota police are working to figure out who fired shots in a neighborhood Monday afternoon, sending a person to the hospital.
Sarasota police are working to figure out who fired shots in a neighborhood Monday afternoon, sending a person to the hospital.
Sarasota taking steps toward school zone speed detection system: ‘I think it’s an important message we send'
When the school zone light is flashing, Sarasota Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Jason Frank hears similar excuses from speeders in school speed zones.
When the school zone light is flashing, Sarasota Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Jason Frank hears similar excuses from speeders in school speed zones.
Christian Ziegler’s rights were violated by law enforcement: Court documents
The court handed Christian and Bridget Ziegler a win recently by declaring that the former Florida GOP chairman’s rights were violated, and information found on his cellphone during a video voyeurism investigation is not public record and must be returned.
The court handed Christian and Bridget Ziegler a win recently by declaring that the former Florida GOP chairman’s rights were violated, and information found on his cellphone during a video voyeurism investigation is not public record and must be returned.
Sarasota County deputies investigating in-custody death of inmate
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a 33-year-old man was found unresponsive and not breathing in a recovery pod of the correctional facility’s medical wing on Saturday morning.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a 33-year-old man was found unresponsive and not breathing in a recovery pod of the correctional facility’s medical wing on Saturday morning.
Project Pride Sarasota walk Ringling Bridge with huge pride flag
There was a stunning display of love and acceptance in Sarasota on Saturday, as hundreds of walkers lit up the Ringling Bridge with their colorful presence in the form of a 700 ft long rainbow pride flag.
There was a stunning display of love and acceptance in Sarasota on Saturday, as hundreds of walkers lit up the Ringling Bridge with their colorful presence in the form of a 700 ft long rainbow pride flag.
Lightning strike survivor graduates high school as Salutatorian 4 years later
A Texas teen who narrowly survived a lightning strike on Siesta Key Beach four years ago earned his high school diploma as Salutatorian of his class.
A Texas teen who narrowly survived a lightning strike on Siesta Key Beach four years ago earned his high school diploma as Salutatorian of his class.
Off-duty Sarasota lifeguard saves 9 swimmers, including family of 7, from rip current
An off-duty lifeguard in Sarasota is being lauded for rescuing nine swimmers in distress who were swept out by a rip current over the weekend.
An off-duty lifeguard in Sarasota is being lauded for rescuing nine swimmers in distress who were swept out by a rip current over the weekend.
2-year undercover drug investigation nets 15 arrests, 2 more suspects sought: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office announced 17 people are facing felony charges after an undercover drug investigation that began nearly two years ago.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office announced 17 people are facing felony charges after an undercover drug investigation that began nearly two years ago.
Sarasota couple fears they've been scammed by surrogate escrow firm
A married couple from Sarasota, desperate to have a baby, says they're out tens of thousands of dollars.
A married couple from Sarasota, desperate to have a baby, says they're out tens of thousands of dollars.
Car crashes into North Port pool after getting hit while driving through roundabout: Police
A car ended up in a neighborhood pool after getting hit by another vehicle in a nearby roundabout, according to North Port police.
A car ended up in a neighborhood pool after getting hit by another vehicle in a nearby roundabout, according to North Port police.
Sarasota couple recounts their 60-year love story after blind date goes wrong
There was no internet 60 years ago and blind dates were quite common. In one Sarasota couple’s case, a blind date gone wrong was just the start of their happily ever after.
There was no internet 60 years ago and blind dates were quite common. In one Sarasota couple’s case, a blind date gone wrong was just the start of their happily ever after.
DeSantis declares state of emergency in Sarasota County after major flooding
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Wednesday in multiple Florida counties impacted by major flooding from Invest 90L.
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Wednesday in multiple Florida counties impacted by major flooding from Invest 90L.