Sarasota becoming popular tourist spot
Every year thousands of visitors migrate from cold weather to a tropical paradise.
Every year thousands of visitors migrate from cold weather to a tropical paradise.
Chihuahua rescued after going overboard with owner near Sarasota Yacht Club
When a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell and her owner went overboard near the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday, rescue crews do what they do best and sprung to action.
When a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell and her owner went overboard near the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday, rescue crews do what they do best and sprung to action.
Sarasota teen takes on 150-mile Alaskan sled dog race for brother who died from type 1 diabetes
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
Cleanup planned for North Port community still feeling impacts of Hurricane Ian
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Sarasota Energy Upgrade program helps residents save money on monthly bills
A Sarasota County program is helping residents discover ways to save money on utility bills each month. Energy Upgrade is an environmental initiative that encourages more sustainable practices through simple and low-cost energy and water saving techniques.
A Sarasota County program is helping residents discover ways to save money on utility bills each month. Energy Upgrade is an environmental initiative that encourages more sustainable practices through simple and low-cost energy and water saving techniques.
Black culture, history and stories told by the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
More than two decades ago, a small start-up theater in Sarasota started putting African American stories center stage. Now it's one of the premiere Black theater companies in the country.
More than two decades ago, a small start-up theater in Sarasota started putting African American stories center stage. Now it's one of the premiere Black theater companies in the country.
6-year-old North Port girl accidentally shoots grandmother after finding gun in car, police say
Police are investigating after they say a 6-year-old accidentally shot her grandmother while she was driving on Thursday afternoon.
Police are investigating after they say a 6-year-old accidentally shot her grandmother while she was driving on Thursday afternoon.
Congressman Greg Steube thanks trauma team at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after falling 25 feet
Congressman Greg Steube stopped by Sarasota Memorial Hospital Thursday to thank the trauma team and all those who helped him after falling 25 feet from a ladder at his home.
Congressman Greg Steube stopped by Sarasota Memorial Hospital Thursday to thank the trauma team and all those who helped him after falling 25 feet from a ladder at his home.
Construction worker killed after falling from 18th floor in Sarasota, police say
A fatal fall involving a construction worker is under investigation in Sarasota.
A fatal fall involving a construction worker is under investigation in Sarasota.
Sarasota police use Jiu Jitsu to train mind, body for less violent responses
Police officers in Sarasota are adding another tool to their belt: Jiu Jitsu. It's to help them train their mind and body for a less violent response on calls.
Police officers in Sarasota are adding another tool to their belt: Jiu Jitsu. It's to help them train their mind and body for a less violent response on calls.
'Burn after reading': Gabby Petito's parents say letter from Brian Laundrie's mom offered to help bury body
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Scientists prepare for second field test of clay mixture used to mitigate red tide
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.
New Venice exhibit highlights the city’s ‘eyes and ears’ of the 1950s
To get the latest stories from one of the most influential news personalities of the 1950s, look no further than the Venice Museum.
To get the latest stories from one of the most influential news personalities of the 1950s, look no further than the Venice Museum.
‘Guardian angel’ who helped Congressman Steube following traumatic fall goes to Washington
Congressman Greg Steube continues to heal in Sarasota County after falling 25 feet off a ladder.
Congressman Greg Steube continues to heal in Sarasota County after falling 25 feet off a ladder.
Four inductees will take their spot in the Circus Ring of Fame
In front of a packed house, four inductees will be honored as they take their spot in the Circus Ring of Fame on Saturday.
In front of a packed house, four inductees will be honored as they take their spot in the Circus Ring of Fame on Saturday.
New legislation pushes to extend PTSD benefits to 911 operators, crime scene technicians
Crime scene technicians and 911 operators hear and see the worst of humanity, and these tragedies aren't easily forgotten. While 911 dispatchers and civilian crime scene investigators work alongside sworn first responders, they are left out of receiving PTSD benefits.
Crime scene technicians and 911 operators hear and see the worst of humanity, and these tragedies aren't easily forgotten. While 911 dispatchers and civilian crime scene investigators work alongside sworn first responders, they are left out of receiving PTSD benefits.
Many people moving to Florida set their sights on North Port
While people continue to move to Florida, many have their sights set on North Port in Sarasota County. It has moving companies juggling more calls and moves from all over.
While people continue to move to Florida, many have their sights set on North Port in Sarasota County. It has moving companies juggling more calls and moves from all over.
Former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran named interim president for New College of Florida
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
DeSantis-appointed trustees, higher education reform bill will overhaul New College of Florida
One new trustee says Gov. DeSantis wants what he calls "institutional recapture," which would move the New College of Florida away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs and teaching of critical race theory.
One new trustee says Gov. DeSantis wants what he calls "institutional recapture," which would move the New College of Florida away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs and teaching of critical race theory.
Sarasota police search for two drivers responsible in two separate deadly hit-and-run crashes
The Sarasota Police Department is asking for help in finding the drivers responsible for two separate hit-and-run crashes on Friday night.
The Sarasota Police Department is asking for help in finding the drivers responsible for two separate hit-and-run crashes on Friday night.