Mosquito-borne illness advisory lifted in Sarasota, Manatee counties
Officials with Sarasota and Manatee counties announced Tuesday that the medical alert status related to malaria that the Florida Department of Health had issued for those two counties has been lifted.
Officials with Sarasota and Manatee counties announced Tuesday that the medical alert status related to malaria that the Florida Department of Health had issued for those two counties has been lifted.
HCSO: Two men arrested in connection with chop shop operation spanning four counties
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park breeding Caribbean King Crabs to help with coral restoration
At Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park, Caribbean King Crabs are spawning.
At Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park, Caribbean King Crabs are spawning.
9/11 related diseases daily concern for first responders 22 years later
A Bay Area social studies teacher was still a rookie New York City police officer when 9/11 happened.
A Bay Area social studies teacher was still a rookie New York City police officer when 9/11 happened.
Sarasota commissioners discuss future of former golf course property in Gulf Gate Estates
The future of 49 acres in a Sarasota County neighborhood could be up for discussion.
The future of 49 acres in a Sarasota County neighborhood could be up for discussion.
Shots fired during robbery at Sarasota home: Investigators
Shots were fired at a Sarasota home during an armed robbery Monday afternoon, and now authorities are searching for answers.
Shots were fired at a Sarasota home during an armed robbery Monday afternoon, and now authorities are searching for answers.
81-year-old Sarasota woman dies in crash on US-41, troopers say
An 81-year-old woman died after a crash on Thursday night in Sarasota, according to investigators.
An 81-year-old woman died after a crash on Thursday night in Sarasota, according to investigators.
Venice concrete plant engulfed in flames, officials investigating
A large steel building at a concrete plant in Venice was engulfed in flames early Friday morning, according to firefighters.
A large steel building at a concrete plant in Venice was engulfed in flames early Friday morning, according to firefighters.
Sarasota County man sentenced to 15 years in prison for hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old
A Sarasota County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl just over a year ago.
A Sarasota County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl just over a year ago.
South Jetty in Venice closed over Labor Day due to Hurricane Idalia storm surge damage
Hurricane Idalia is long gone, but the storm still impacted Labor Day plans at the beach. Crews spent Monday evening picking up debris in Treasure Island, and in Venice, the South Jetty, which is normally busy on the holiday, is still shut down because of storm surge damage.
Hurricane Idalia is long gone, but the storm still impacted Labor Day plans at the beach. Crews spent Monday evening picking up debris in Treasure Island, and in Venice, the South Jetty, which is normally busy on the holiday, is still shut down because of storm surge damage.
Numerous brush fires at Caspersen Beach in Venice, police investigating
On Sunday evening, officials say there were numerous brush fires at Caspersen Beach in Venice.
On Sunday evening, officials say there were numerous brush fires at Caspersen Beach in Venice.
Suspect in custody for North Port double homicide after evading police
Off Mallicoat Road in North Port, neighbors remain in disbelief after a double homicide that happened just before midnight on Thursday.
Off Mallicoat Road in North Port, neighbors remain in disbelief after a double homicide that happened just before midnight on Thursday.
St. Armand’s Circle businesses begin cleanup after Hurricane Idalia
Sarasota businesses in St. Armand's Circle are starting to cleanup and reopen after Hurricane Idalia.
Sarasota businesses in St. Armand's Circle are starting to cleanup and reopen after Hurricane Idalia.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 14-year-old
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for Fourteen-year-old Jaiden Rafael Tolentino, who has been reported missing.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for Fourteen-year-old Jaiden Rafael Tolentino, who has been reported missing.
Sarasota Police Department adding new program to its officer training
Police departments nationwide have focused more on officer misconduct in the last three years.
Police departments nationwide have focused more on officer misconduct in the last three years.
SCSO: Housekeeper arrested after stealing several items including jewelry from Sarasota home
A Sarasota housekeeper has been arrested after several items of men's and women's jewelry were reported missing from a resident's home.
A Sarasota housekeeper has been arrested after several items of men's and women's jewelry were reported missing from a resident's home.
Siesta Key resident handed a win in development fight: ‘We don’t need anymore people’
A Sarasota County judge sided with a Siesta Key resident who said the county violated its comprehensive plan, allowing for high-density hotels on the barrier island.
A Sarasota County judge sided with a Siesta Key resident who said the county violated its comprehensive plan, allowing for high-density hotels on the barrier island.
East Sarasota residents continue to fight against developers to keep community rural: ‘It’s God’s country’
Away from their 10 acre land, Eileen Fitzgerald and Mike Hutchinson sat inside the Sarasota County administration building, listening and fighting for old Miakka’s future.
Away from their 10 acre land, Eileen Fitzgerald and Mike Hutchinson sat inside the Sarasota County administration building, listening and fighting for old Miakka’s future.
Over 200 New College of Florida students move into local hotels due to air quality concerns on-campus dorms
With the first day of classes just a week away, many New College of Florida students spent Sunday morning moving their belongings into their assigned dorms on campus, but some found themselves checking into hotels.
With the first day of classes just a week away, many New College of Florida students spent Sunday morning moving their belongings into their assigned dorms on campus, but some found themselves checking into hotels.
North Port adds natural resources division aimed at protecting green space from development
North Port is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and its appeal includes everything it has to offer outdoors. As developers move in, though, city officials are working to ensure green space is preserved and actions are taken to protect the area.
North Port is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and its appeal includes everything it has to offer outdoors. As developers move in, though, city officials are working to ensure green space is preserved and actions are taken to protect the area.