Venice police identify St. Petersburg family killed in plane crash
The search for a missing pilot has expanded after a small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, and police have now identified the family who was on board.
The search for a missing pilot has expanded after a small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, and police have now identified the family who was on board.
Venice plane crash: Search continues for missing pilot after bodies of woman, 12-year-old girl were recovered
Authorities will continue their search Monday for a third person involved in a plane crash that already claimed the lives of a woman and a child.
Authorities will continue their search Monday for a third person involved in a plane crash that already claimed the lives of a woman and a child.
Plane crashes into Gulf of Mexico killing woman, child after taking off from Venice airport; Man still missing
Authorities continue to search for a man involved in a plane crash that claimed the lives of a woman and child.
Authorities continue to search for a man involved in a plane crash that claimed the lives of a woman and child.
Sarasota family honors 5-year-old son's life with toy donation to All Children's Hospital
After losing their son to leukemia, a Sarasota family is honoring his life by bringing joy to other children. They raised nearly $5,000 and went on a shopping spree Friday night, buying toys and presents for kids in the hospital.
After losing their son to leukemia, a Sarasota family is honoring his life by bringing joy to other children. They raised nearly $5,000 and went on a shopping spree Friday night, buying toys and presents for kids in the hospital.
North Port resident still waiting on insurance company after Hurricane Ian causes major damage to home
Hurricane Ian damaged Sylvia Kennedy's home in North Port more than two months ago, and she's waited patiently ever since for her insurance company to process her claim.
Hurricane Ian damaged Sylvia Kennedy's home in North Port more than two months ago, and she's waited patiently ever since for her insurance company to process her claim.
FPL surprises Sarasota veteran with energy-efficient home decorations for the holidays
Carlos Moreira spent more than 15 years on active duty in the U.S Marine Corps and three years as a reservist before enrolling in college at USF. He now works as USF's Military and Veterans Success Center's veterans service administrator. FPL honored him for his service by turning his home into an energy-efficient winter wonderland.
Carlos Moreira spent more than 15 years on active duty in the U.S Marine Corps and three years as a reservist before enrolling in college at USF. He now works as USF's Military and Veterans Success Center's veterans service administrator. FPL honored him for his service by turning his home into an energy-efficient winter wonderland.
Hurricane Ian recovery efforts continue 2 months later
More than two months after Hurricane Ian swept across Florida, those living in North Port and Venice are still trying to recover.
More than two months after Hurricane Ian swept across Florida, those living in North Port and Venice are still trying to recover.
Sarasota school board to begin severance negotiations with superintendent after crowd packs board meeting
The Sarasota School Board approved a motion to begin severance negotiations with Superintendent Brennan Asplen as crowds pack Tuesday's board meeting. This comes after a motion was made last week to terminate him.
The Sarasota School Board approved a motion to begin severance negotiations with Superintendent Brennan Asplen as crowds pack Tuesday's board meeting. This comes after a motion was made last week to terminate him.
Sarasota schools superintendent says he ‘accepts’ separation from district following motion to terminate
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen has agreed to a separation from the district after a board member made a motion to terminate him last week.
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen has agreed to a separation from the district after a board member made a motion to terminate him last week.
Displaced Hurricane Ian victim confined to wheelchair after accident
Hurricane Ian took away a Sarasota County woman's home and her normal way of life. While dealing with the stress of being displaced, a horrible accident confined her to a wheelchair.
Hurricane Ian took away a Sarasota County woman's home and her normal way of life. While dealing with the stress of being displaced, a horrible accident confined her to a wheelchair.
Dead fish line Siesta Beach as red tide impacts parts of Sarasota Bay
On Siesta Beach, a line of dead fish can be seen in the sand, signaling red tide is back in Sarasota County.
On Siesta Beach, a line of dead fish can be seen in the sand, signaling red tide is back in Sarasota County.
New majority on Sarasota County school board looks to remove superintendent
Following the November election, the new Sarasota County school board has a solid majority of conservatives who said they would address the concerns of parents who felt neglected by the previous board.
Following the November election, the new Sarasota County school board has a solid majority of conservatives who said they would address the concerns of parents who felt neglected by the previous board.
Laundries denied motion to avoid 'emotional distress and embarrassment' during civil trial
Chris and Roberta Laundrie wanted to avoid the "emotional distress and embarrassment" of testifying in a civil trial, where they would face the parents of the young woman their son is believed to have killed.
Chris and Roberta Laundrie wanted to avoid the "emotional distress and embarrassment" of testifying in a civil trial, where they would face the parents of the young woman their son is believed to have killed.
1 arrested following deadly shooting at North Port apartment complex
A North Port man is facing murder charges after police say he shot and killed another man at the Grande Court Apartments Saturday morning.
A North Port man is facing murder charges after police say he shot and killed another man at the Grande Court Apartments Saturday morning.
1 person fatally shot at North Port apartments, police say
A death investigation is underway in North Port following a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday morning.
A death investigation is underway in North Port following a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday morning.
Request denied by FP&L to remove tree from power line on disabled man's home
The city of North Port felt some of the worst of Hurricane Ian’s wrath. It's been seven weeks since the storm, but a homeowner, who has a disability and a limited budget, is worried the tree that fell from an abandoned property onto his home's power lines could eventually catch fire.
The city of North Port felt some of the worst of Hurricane Ian’s wrath. It's been seven weeks since the storm, but a homeowner, who has a disability and a limited budget, is worried the tree that fell from an abandoned property onto his home's power lines could eventually catch fire.
Hometown: North Port's recovery after Hurricane Ian
From first responders answering seemingly endless calls for help at the height of the storm, to city officials working to repair roads and make them stronger for the future, the city of North Port has been through a lot since Hurricane Ian.
From first responders answering seemingly endless calls for help at the height of the storm, to city officials working to repair roads and make them stronger for the future, the city of North Port has been through a lot since Hurricane Ian.
Hope by boat: Neighbors rescued neighbors as Ian flooding moved in
As Hurricane Ian’s eye wall sat over North Port, Alex Keith’s neighborhood turned into a river. But Alex didn’t just sit back and wait for help. He joined neighbors, wading in the water and clearing debris and cutting downed trees.
As Hurricane Ian’s eye wall sat over North Port, Alex Keith’s neighborhood turned into a river. But Alex didn’t just sit back and wait for help. He joined neighbors, wading in the water and clearing debris and cutting downed trees.
Sarasota County's first responders drop everything to serve others during Hurricane Ian
Answering calls for help comes natural for first responders in North Port. In the face of a massive storm, they had to leave their families to help others. "When you sign up to be a first responder. Whether it is a police officer, EMT, paramedic or firefighter you think of the daily routine of it. The calls for service, going to traffic crashes and helping people in that way," said North Port PD Sgt. Scott Guzman.
Answering calls for help comes natural for first responders in North Port. In the face of a massive storm, they had to leave their families to help others. "When you sign up to be a first responder. Whether it is a police officer, EMT, paramedic or firefighter you think of the daily routine of it. The calls for service, going to traffic crashes and helping people in that way," said North Port PD Sgt. Scott Guzman.
Recovery efforts become grueling for business owners, residents, 7 weeks after Hurricane Ian
The strength of those who live in North Port can be felt daily.
The strength of those who live in North Port can be felt daily.