Sarasota National Cemetery needs volunteers to plant flags for Memorial Day
Thirteen rows up and thirteen graves in is where a piece of Meshia Richardson-Judd’s heart remains.
Thirteen rows up and thirteen graves in is where a piece of Meshia Richardson-Judd’s heart remains.
Michigan man takes on 1,500-mile walk through 6 states, including Florida, in honor of veterans
Each step Jack Huffman takes brings clarity and a sense of peace.
Each step Jack Huffman takes brings clarity and a sense of peace.
Accused armed female robber targeted potential buyers on Facebook Marketplace in North Port, police say
Police are warning people who buy and sell online to use caution when meeting up for the transaction after they say a North Port woman robbed two different people at gunpoint after meeting them on Facebook Marketplace.
Police are warning people who buy and sell online to use caution when meeting up for the transaction after they say a North Port woman robbed two different people at gunpoint after meeting them on Facebook Marketplace.
Bradenton homicide suspect apprehended after more than 9 hours inside Sarasota apartment complex, police say
After more than nine hours, Sarasota police have arrested a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that occurred back in January.
After more than nine hours, Sarasota police have arrested a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that occurred back in January.
'The Pickleball Club' opens new location in Sarasota as sport continues to grow
The sound of a “dink” or a soft and low shot in pickleball is what Brian McCarthy has been waiting for.
The sound of a “dink” or a soft and low shot in pickleball is what Brian McCarthy has been waiting for.
16-year-old dies in horse riding accident
On Sunday afternoon, a 16-year-old horse rider was killed while competing in a national steeplechase event at Fox Lea Farms.
On Sunday afternoon, a 16-year-old horse rider was killed while competing in a national steeplechase event at Fox Lea Farms.
Sarasota teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with 17-year-old student, police say
A Sarasota teacher was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with her 17-year-old student, according to police.
A Sarasota teacher was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with her 17-year-old student, according to police.
Crews working to repair water main that services more than half of Sarasota County
Sarasota County is working to fix a water main break after a directional drilling contractor hit a 42-inch water line Thursday evening.
Sarasota County is working to fix a water main break after a directional drilling contractor hit a 42-inch water line Thursday evening.
Jerry Springer’s death being felt across the Bay Area: ‘We’ll miss him dearly’
Jerry Springer may have stood out for his popular and sometimes outrageous talk show, but in the Bay Area, the legendary host was known for his kindness and generosity.
Jerry Springer may have stood out for his popular and sometimes outrageous talk show, but in the Bay Area, the legendary host was known for his kindness and generosity.
Siesta Key North Bridge back open after traffic delays, Sarasota police say
The Siesta Key North Bridge was stuck open and creating major traffic delays for drivers Thursday evening, according to police.
The Siesta Key North Bridge was stuck open and creating major traffic delays for drivers Thursday evening, according to police.
New College board votes down tenure for five professors following student, staff protests
The New College of Florida board voted down tenure for five professors after students and staff made their voices heard Wednesday ahead of the board's meeting to decide.
The New College of Florida board voted down tenure for five professors after students and staff made their voices heard Wednesday ahead of the board's meeting to decide.
Sarasota group uses virtual reality to put people inside the world of a human trafficking victim
A Sarasota-based nonprofit that focuses on human trafficking awareness, prevention, and outreach is turning to virtual reality to help teach families how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead children to become victims.
A Sarasota-based nonprofit that focuses on human trafficking awareness, prevention, and outreach is turning to virtual reality to help teach families how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead children to become victims.
Mote Marine receives NOAA grant to help restore 200,000 corals in Florida Keys
Signs of hope come in the form of new life among the coral reefs down in the Florida Keys.
Signs of hope come in the form of new life among the coral reefs down in the Florida Keys.
Sarasota residents want school board to put education over politics as superintendent search gets underway
The Sarasota County School District took a major step Monday toward choosing its new superintendent, hosting its first of four community town hall meetings.
The Sarasota County School District took a major step Monday toward choosing its new superintendent, hosting its first of four community town hall meetings.
Rep. Vern Buchanan hopes new bill will open up access to Alzheimer’s treatment restricted by CMS
More than 6.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and 55-year-old Michelle Hall of Bradenton is one of them.
More than 6.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and 55-year-old Michelle Hall of Bradenton is one of them.
Gabby Petito update: Laundrie family attorney seeks copies of texts and calls
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family is seeking copies of all the family's texts, calls and other phone records for a six-month stretch of 2021 obtained by the parents of Gabby Petito as part of a Florida civil suit connected to the travel blogger's murder.
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family is seeking copies of all the family's texts, calls and other phone records for a six-month stretch of 2021 obtained by the parents of Gabby Petito as part of a Florida civil suit connected to the travel blogger's murder.
Sarasota mail sorter stole more than $70,000 from 60 companies, police say
Police in Sarasota are searching for more victims after they say a postal employee was taking checks out of the mail and depositing the money into her private account.
Police in Sarasota are searching for more victims after they say a postal employee was taking checks out of the mail and depositing the money into her private account.
Mote Marine Laboratory records earliest sea turtle nesting in program history
Mote Marine Laboratory documented the first sea turtle nest in Sarasota County on April 18th.
Mote Marine Laboratory documented the first sea turtle nest in Sarasota County on April 18th.
Sarasota school board rejects consultant company with ties to Christian conservative college
In a 3-2 vote that surprised many onlookers Tuesday, the Sarasota County school board rejected a motion to hire an independent education consultant company with ties to a Christian conservative college.
In a 3-2 vote that surprised many onlookers Tuesday, the Sarasota County school board rejected a motion to hire an independent education consultant company with ties to a Christian conservative college.
Family torn apart after crash with suspected DUI driver, who fled crash on I-75 in Sarasota
A couple's trip to visit family in North Port has turned into a waking nightmare after a suspected DUI driver hit their truck, killing a man and his son-in-law on Interstate 75 in Sarasota Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A couple's trip to visit family in North Port has turned into a waking nightmare after a suspected DUI driver hit their truck, killing a man and his son-in-law on Interstate 75 in Sarasota Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.