Charter boat captain finds rare 6-inch megalodon shark tooth off Venice coast
Michael Nastasio, the owner and founder of Black Gold Fossil Charters found a megalodon shark tooth measuring 6.25 inches off the southern Sarasota County coast a few weeks ago.
Michael Nastasio, the owner and founder of Black Gold Fossil Charters found a megalodon shark tooth measuring 6.25 inches off the southern Sarasota County coast a few weeks ago.
Sarasota man sends supplies to help Ukrainians after Kakhovka dam collapse
The non-profit, Ukraine Aid Operations, provides supplies to Ukrainian troops. Alan Rybak has sent over 13,000 items from Sarasota to Ukraine.
The non-profit, Ukraine Aid Operations, provides supplies to Ukrainian troops. Alan Rybak has sent over 13,000 items from Sarasota to Ukraine.
Sarasota shooting suspect arrested after vehicle crash, hours-long stand-off with police
One person was hospitalized and another was arrested after a fight between two drivers led to gunfire and a standoff Wednesday evening in Sarasota.
One person was hospitalized and another was arrested after a fight between two drivers led to gunfire and a standoff Wednesday evening in Sarasota.
Sarasota tattoo shop helps victims cover tattoos branded on by human traffickers
An organization that assists human trafficking victims is partnering with a tattoo shop in Sarasota to help survivors cover up a physical reminder of their trauma: Tattoos branded onto them by their traffickers.
An organization that assists human trafficking victims is partnering with a tattoo shop in Sarasota to help survivors cover up a physical reminder of their trauma: Tattoos branded onto them by their traffickers.
Woman arrested in weekend Sarasota shooting that left one injured: Investigators
A Sarasota woman was arrested in connection to a shooting over the weekend that left one person injured, police said.
A Sarasota woman was arrested in connection to a shooting over the weekend that left one person injured, police said.
Feed a flamingo at Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Want to feed a flamingo? A park in Sarasota gives guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with the pink birds often associated with the Sunshine State.
Want to feed a flamingo? A park in Sarasota gives guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with the pink birds often associated with the Sunshine State.
SCSO: 1 dead after vehicle strikes power pole in Siesta Key
A deadly crash shut down Beach Road in Siesta Key early Wednesday morning.
A deadly crash shut down Beach Road in Siesta Key early Wednesday morning.
'Endangerment to everyone': Troopers urge safe driving after major I-75 crashes over the weekend
A trip along North or Southbound I-75 in Sarasota County can come with obstacles. Troopers warn that safe driving is especially essential on the highway.
A trip along North or Southbound I-75 in Sarasota County can come with obstacles. Troopers warn that safe driving is especially essential on the highway.
Accused wrong-way driver arrested for DUI after crash with semi-tanker truck: FHP
A Spring Hill man was arrested early Sunday morning following a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota.
A Spring Hill man was arrested early Sunday morning following a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota.
One person injured in Central Ave. shooting in Sarasota
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Central Ave, at around 2:30 in the morning on Saturday.
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Central Ave, at around 2:30 in the morning on Saturday.
Loggerhead sea turtle suffering from red tide rehabilitated by Mote Marine Laboratory
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
North Port woman nearly killed after rattlesnake bites her while on hike in Myakkahatchee Creek
A North Port woman is recovering in the hospital after a rattlesnake bite nearly killed her.
A North Port woman is recovering in the hospital after a rattlesnake bite nearly killed her.
North Port Police Department hopes to win money for K-9 unit
The public now has a chance to help protect dogs who are part of the law enforcement family. The biohazard and trauma cleanup company Aftermath Services is giving out a total of $15,000 in grants to first responder agencies’ K-9 units.
The public now has a chance to help protect dogs who are part of the law enforcement family. The biohazard and trauma cleanup company Aftermath Services is giving out a total of $15,000 in grants to first responder agencies’ K-9 units.
SPD: Man arrested in Sarasota shooting that left 1 injured
A Sarasota man was arrested in a shooting that left one person injured over the weekend, police said.
A Sarasota man was arrested in a shooting that left one person injured over the weekend, police said.
Police investigating Sarasota shooting
At around 5 pm on Saturday, Sarasota police responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of John Rivers St.
At around 5 pm on Saturday, Sarasota police responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of John Rivers St.
Malaria case confirmed in Sarasota County as health officials work to prevent more transmissions
Local health officials said they've confirmed one case of malaria, and are now working to prevent any more transmissions.
Local health officials said they've confirmed one case of malaria, and are now working to prevent any more transmissions.
‘It’s a crisis’: North Port daycare abuse allegations shed light on childcare shortage in Sarasota County
Child abuse allegations against a North Port daycare are shedding light on the shortage of childcare facilities in Sarasota County.
Child abuse allegations against a North Port daycare are shedding light on the shortage of childcare facilities in Sarasota County.
Sarasota pickleball player back on home court after playing in more than 40 states
A local pickleball player just wrapped up the adventure of a lifetime – and what may be a new pickleball record.
A local pickleball player just wrapped up the adventure of a lifetime – and what may be a new pickleball record.
Venice Municipal Airport repairs underway on extensive damages from Hurricane Ian
After Hurricane Ian passed, you could see the damage to the Venice Municipal Airport from the sky. Hangars with planes inside had been destroyed.
After Hurricane Ian passed, you could see the damage to the Venice Municipal Airport from the sky. Hangars with planes inside had been destroyed.
FWC: Venice man faces felony charges for destroying sea turtle nest
After nearly 10 months, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission says it has located and charged a man they say was caught on camera disturbing a sea turtle nest in Nokomis Beach State Park.
After nearly 10 months, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission says it has located and charged a man they say was caught on camera disturbing a sea turtle nest in Nokomis Beach State Park.