Gabby Petito case: Judge to decide if 'burn after reading' letter will be allowed as evidence

The trial in the civil case filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of Brian Laundrie has been pushed back to spring 2024, but first, the judge has to decide on two key parts of the potential trial.

How will red tide impact spring break?

With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide. 

Teen driver crashes into diners outside Sarasota restaurant

A 16-year-old driver crashed their Honda Civic into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota Friday, seriously injuring two guests, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Police: 2 dead in Venice murder-suicide

A Venice man shot and killed a woman and then took his own life, according to city officials. 

Sarasota man prepares for 80-mile paddle from Bahamas to Florida to support children with cystic fibrosis

Robert Martini is gearing up to use his skills for his upcoming paddle journey from the Bahamas to Florida. The Sarasota resident said he knows the trip will be long and strenuous, but he's doing it to help others. 

What is causing red tide along Florida's Gulf coast?

A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast. 

Sarasota County school officials remove district's police chief

The police chief for Sarasota County schools was removed from his position with the district Friday, but no reason was provided in a news release from the school district. 

'Garden Pod' off Siesta Key created to address food insecurity, lower costs

A new feature off Siesta Key's coast called a "Garden Pod" was created to not only address food insecurities in the Tampa Bay area and around the world, but it will also lower costs. 

New College board members takes aim at diversity, equity and inclusion issues

A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees took aim at issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion — including deciding to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence.

Sarasota cyclist helps crash victim on road -- and at his job at Doctors Hospital

Archie Suse thought he was making a quick drive to pick up take-out food, but his journey took a much different turn than he expected. The bicyclist at the scene who helped contact first responders also turned out to work at the hospital.