Coast Guard urges boating safety ahead of Fourth of July weekend
The Coast Guard reminds boaters to make sure all safety gear is on board. Including a fire extinguisher and life jackets for everyone.
The Coast Guard reminds boaters to make sure all safety gear is on board. Including a fire extinguisher and life jackets for everyone.
Sarasota teen survives being shot in head, community helps during recovery
Sarasota Police said Aaron Hunter III was shot in the head last Thursday in the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue in Newtown. While bullet fragments have been removed, the bullet remains lodged in his head.
Sarasota Police said Aaron Hunter III was shot in the head last Thursday in the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue in Newtown. While bullet fragments have been removed, the bullet remains lodged in his head.
Florida malaria cases contracted, transmitted in Sarasota, which hasn’t happened since 1950s: Health officials
The state of Florida has issued a mosquito alert after confirming four cases of malaria in Sarasota County. Health officials said the cases were transmitted locally – something that hasn't happened in the U.S. in 20 years.
The state of Florida has issued a mosquito alert after confirming four cases of malaria in Sarasota County. Health officials said the cases were transmitted locally – something that hasn't happened in the U.S. in 20 years.
Sarasota malaria cases prompt statewide health advisory
The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming more cases of malaria on Monday. As it stands right now, a total of 4 cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County.
The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming more cases of malaria on Monday. As it stands right now, a total of 4 cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County.
FWC: Longboat Key boat explosion sends 6 to the hospital
A Longboat Key boat explosion that sent six to the hospital is under investigation.
A Longboat Key boat explosion that sent six to the hospital is under investigation.
Baby found dead several hours after overdosing on fentanyl, parents arrested: Deputies
A Sarasota couple was arrested after deputies said their 8-month-old baby was found dead after overdosing on fentanyl.
A Sarasota couple was arrested after deputies said their 8-month-old baby was found dead after overdosing on fentanyl.
Florida alligator poachers facing third-degree felony, FWC says
Alligators are a protected species. It’s illegal to kill one outside of gator hunting season in Florida, unless it's deemed a threat by FWC and at that point they'll bring in a state-certified trapper.
Alligators are a protected species. It’s illegal to kill one outside of gator hunting season in Florida, unless it's deemed a threat by FWC and at that point they'll bring in a state-certified trapper.
Teen taken to hospital after Sarasota shooting: Investigators
A teen was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Sarasota Thursday evening, police said.
A teen was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Sarasota Thursday evening, police said.
Mote Marine releasing red drum fish to counteract red tide and pollution
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigating officer-involved shooting
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Park Road in Venice.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Park Road in Venice.
Tampa Bay officials confirm second case of malaria in more than three weeks
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for both counties after the most recent case was confirmed.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for both counties after the most recent case was confirmed.
Second case of malaria confirmed in Sarasota, Manatee area: Health officials
Health officials in Sarasota and Manatee counties confirmed its second case of malaria in more than three weeks.
Health officials in Sarasota and Manatee counties confirmed its second case of malaria in more than three weeks.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes funding that would have helped fix water quality issues in Little Sarasota Bay
Little Sarasota Bay is filled with algae forty years after a hundred-yard section of the barrier island was closed between Siesta Key and Venice.
Little Sarasota Bay is filled with algae forty years after a hundred-yard section of the barrier island was closed between Siesta Key and Venice.
Garbage truck gets stuck in Nokomis neighborhood plagued by holes
Garbage pick up came to a halt in a Nokomis neighborhood in Sarasota County recently after the truck got stuck in a hole. It's not the first time it has happened either.
Garbage pick up came to a halt in a Nokomis neighborhood in Sarasota County recently after the truck got stuck in a hole. It's not the first time it has happened either.
Gabby Petito: Judge delivers blow to Laundrie family as civil suit appears headed to trial
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida appears headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case and gave the defendants 10 days to respond.
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida appears headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case and gave the defendants 10 days to respond.
Sarasota County School Board selects new superintendent
After a months-long search, the Sarasota County School Board announced their pick for superintendent Wednesday at its 9:30 a.m. board meeting.
After a months-long search, the Sarasota County School Board announced their pick for superintendent Wednesday at its 9:30 a.m. board meeting.
Sarasota residents protest skyscraper, resist changing landscape
More than 60 residents of Sarasota, many from Bay Plaza believe plans for 347 foot condo behind them, don’t fit with the aesthetics of Palm Avenue.
More than 60 residents of Sarasota, many from Bay Plaza believe plans for 347 foot condo behind them, don’t fit with the aesthetics of Palm Avenue.
School board choosing next Sarasota County superintendent
According to the Florida Association of School Superintendents, in the last four years, 61 of Florida's 67 school districts have seen new superintendents.
According to the Florida Association of School Superintendents, in the last four years, 61 of Florida's 67 school districts have seen new superintendents.
Sarasota car museum being forced to relocate by New College of Florida
Aside from the Henry Ford Museum, The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the oldest continuously operated car museum in the United States. However, it's being forced to relocate.
Aside from the Henry Ford Museum, The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the oldest continuously operated car museum in the United States. However, it's being forced to relocate.
Small helicopter crashes into fence between Venice Municipal Airport and the Festival Grounds.
At 11:30 on Saturday morning, Venice Police and Fire Rescue responded to a small helicopter that had crashed into the fence between Venice Municipal Airport and the Festival Grounds.
At 11:30 on Saturday morning, Venice Police and Fire Rescue responded to a small helicopter that had crashed into the fence between Venice Municipal Airport and the Festival Grounds.