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.
Children's Community Clothing Closet reopens in new location after Hurricane Ian
Four months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped back roofs and caused flooding in North Port. Many homes and buildings were damaged, including the city's Children's Community Clothing Closet.
Four months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped back roofs and caused flooding in North Port. Many homes and buildings were damaged, including the city's Children's Community Clothing Closet.
Sarasota designer's handbag to be raffled off during Super Bowl LVII events to help NFL Charities
A Sarasota designer's handbags will be featured during Super Bowl LVII events, including one that will help NFL Charities.
A Sarasota designer's handbags will be featured during Super Bowl LVII events, including one that will help NFL Charities.
Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents
A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito.
A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito.
Congressman Greg Steube released from hospital after falling 25 feet from tree on Sarasota property
Congressman Greg Steube is on the road to recovery after falling 25 feet from a tree at his Sarasota property last week.
Congressman Greg Steube is on the road to recovery after falling 25 feet from a tree at his Sarasota property last week.
Video: Suspect appears to bite officer during arrest; officer punches suspect in effort to escape
Body camera video released by the Sarasota Police Department shows a violent arrest where multiple officers tried to take a suspect into custody.
Body camera video released by the Sarasota Police Department shows a violent arrest where multiple officers tried to take a suspect into custody.
Delivery driver sees Rep. Greg Steube fall 25 feet from tree, calls 911 for help
U.S. Rep Greg Steube was standing 25 feet above the ground on a ladder when he fell. According to 911 call audio, Steube was disoriented after the fall but a statement on his Twitter profile said he will be OK.
U.S. Rep Greg Steube was standing 25 feet above the ground on a ladder when he fell. According to 911 call audio, Steube was disoriented after the fall but a statement on his Twitter profile said he will be OK.
Suspicious item that closed off US 41 in North Port turns out to be World War I round, officers say
North Port police closed off US 41 for hours Tuesday afternoon for what turned out to be a World War I anti-ship personnel round.
North Port police closed off US 41 for hours Tuesday afternoon for what turned out to be a World War I anti-ship personnel round.
Crowley Museum and Nature Center plans to reopen for first time since Hurricane Ian
A Sarasota museum is gearing up to reopen after sustaining damages from Hurricane Ian back in September 2022.
A Sarasota museum is gearing up to reopen after sustaining damages from Hurricane Ian back in September 2022.
Crews install large murals ahead of 20th 'Embracing Our Differences' exhibit in Sarasota
Crews were busy installing the large murals that will be featured in the 20th annual exhibit "Embracing Our Differences" at Bayfront Park in Sarasota.
Crews were busy installing the large murals that will be featured in the 20th annual exhibit "Embracing Our Differences" at Bayfront Park in Sarasota.
Five-O Donut Company expanding to Ellenton
A former fine-dining pastry chef turned "doughnut queen" is broadening her empire into Bradenton and St. Petersburg.
A former fine-dining pastry chef turned "doughnut queen" is broadening her empire into Bradenton and St. Petersburg.
Morning storms rattle Sarasota County neighborhood where damage from Hurricane Ian lingers
At Camelot East, piles of mangled metal had already been cleaned up from Hurricane Ian, but Friday morning brought a new mess.
At Camelot East, piles of mangled metal had already been cleaned up from Hurricane Ian, but Friday morning brought a new mess.
Sarasota launches program aimed at mentoring, empowering at-risk youth
The Sarasota Police Department teamed up with community groups to start the Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) program.
The Sarasota Police Department teamed up with community groups to start the Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) program.
Sarasota County Legislative Delegation votes to bring Siesta Key incorporation bill forward
Save Siesta Key is one step closer toward incorporating their island community. The Sarasota County Legislative Delegation voted 3 to 1 Thursday afternoon to bring a bill forward to the Florida Legislature.
Save Siesta Key is one step closer toward incorporating their island community. The Sarasota County Legislative Delegation voted 3 to 1 Thursday afternoon to bring a bill forward to the Florida Legislature.
Grassroots group hopes to take next steps toward incorporating Siesta Key
Save Siesta Key is working on efforts to incorporate their island community.
Save Siesta Key is working on efforts to incorporate their island community.
Sarasota County firefighters' boat training allows them to respond to Skiers Island brush fire
A brush fire that sparked from an out-of-control camp fire was burning Sunday on a small Sarasota County island, meaning without a helicopter, there's only one way fire crews can get to it – by boat.
A brush fire that sparked from an out-of-control camp fire was burning Sunday on a small Sarasota County island, meaning without a helicopter, there's only one way fire crews can get to it – by boat.
Residents of a Sarasota condo community not eligible for county help to remove Hurricane Ian debris
A group of Sarasota retirees are fed up with piles of debris from Hurricane Ian that have been sitting outside their homes for months.
A group of Sarasota retirees are fed up with piles of debris from Hurricane Ian that have been sitting outside their homes for months.