City of North Port explores new public-private partnership after extensive Hurricane Ian damages
Warm Mineral Springs has remained shut down since Hurricane Ian passed. The storm brought extensive damages, but the City of North Port is hoping to reopen the site by March.
Warm Mineral Springs has remained shut down since Hurricane Ian passed. The storm brought extensive damages, but the City of North Port is hoping to reopen the site by March.
Brian Laundrie's parents file motion to avoid adding family attorney as co-defendant to Gabby Petito lawsuit
Last month, Gabby Petito's parents filed a motion to add the Laundrie family's former attorney as a co-defendant in their lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents. Now Chris and Roberta Laundrie's new attorney is asking the judge to deny the motion to add Steven Bertolino, arguing it would create a conflict of interest.
Last month, Gabby Petito's parents filed a motion to add the Laundrie family's former attorney as a co-defendant in their lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents. Now Chris and Roberta Laundrie's new attorney is asking the judge to deny the motion to add Steven Bertolino, arguing it would create a conflict of interest.
Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
Tampa named best place to live in Florida by Forbes
There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.
There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.
Sarasota roundabout aims to improve traffic flow, safety
Drivers in Sarasota are learning to navigate a new roundabout at Gulfstream and U.S. 41.
Drivers in Sarasota are learning to navigate a new roundabout at Gulfstream and U.S. 41.
Historic Leonard Reid home to become arts, cultural and history center in Sarasota
The Leonard Reid house now off Martin Luther King Junior Way is a piece of history and the city of Sarasota is turning it into a place to learn about arts, culture and history.
The Leonard Reid house now off Martin Luther King Junior Way is a piece of history and the city of Sarasota is turning it into a place to learn about arts, culture and history.
North Port small businesses work to rebound after Hurricane Ian impacts
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian leaves behind financial nightmare for Sarasota County snowbird
Months have passed since Hurricane Ian hit the state of Florida, problems keep piling up for residents in severely impacted areas. Though local, state, and federal resources have been sent to help, the aftermath left a financial nightmare for many – including snowbirds.
Months have passed since Hurricane Ian hit the state of Florida, problems keep piling up for residents in severely impacted areas. Though local, state, and federal resources have been sent to help, the aftermath left a financial nightmare for many – including snowbirds.
Pedestrian hospitalized after car crashes into CVS on Long Boat Key
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert after being hit by a car that crashed into a CVS in Sarasota County.
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert after being hit by a car that crashed into a CVS in Sarasota County.
Sailor Circus annual holiday show will make return in Sarasota
The nation’s longest running youth circus, the Sailor Circus, is celebrating the holidays with seven shows December 28-31 at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota.
The nation’s longest running youth circus, the Sailor Circus, is celebrating the holidays with seven shows December 28-31 at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota.
Man shoots girlfriend, triggering SWAT standoff at Sarasota apartment
A SWAT standoff that lasted for hours in Sarasota started after a man shot his girlfriend, sending her to the hospital, officials said.
A SWAT standoff that lasted for hours in Sarasota started after a man shot his girlfriend, sending her to the hospital, officials said.
Sarasota County SWAT team responds to shooting at apartment complex
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in Sarasota, prompting a response from the county's SWAT team. Deputies are asking the public to avoid the area.
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in Sarasota, prompting a response from the county's SWAT team. Deputies are asking the public to avoid the area.
Traffic shift in downtown Sarasota helps improve bicycle safety
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
Video shows burglar shoot his way into vape shop in Sarasota County
Officers in Sarasota and Manatee counties hope to catch armed burglars who shot their way into vape shops, after the stores were closed.
Officers in Sarasota and Manatee counties hope to catch armed burglars who shot their way into vape shops, after the stores were closed.
Sarasota school board votes to accept separation agreement for Superintendent Brennan Asplen
Last week, Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen negotiated a separation agreement with the school district, and Tuesday evening, the board voted to accept the agreement.
Last week, Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen negotiated a separation agreement with the school district, and Tuesday evening, the board voted to accept the agreement.
Sarasota police investigate suspicious death after woman found dead during welfare check
A woman was found dead after a welfare check in the 2500 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota Monday afternoon, police said.
A woman was found dead after a welfare check in the 2500 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota Monday afternoon, police said.
Warm Mineral Springs Park remains closed due to Hurricane Ian damages
Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park.
Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park.
I-75 northbound reopens following fatal crash in Venice
Traffic on I-75 northbound in Venice is flowing once again following a fatal vehicle crash Saturday morning.
Traffic on I-75 northbound in Venice is flowing once again following a fatal vehicle crash Saturday morning.
'Shop with a Cop' in North Port brings holiday spirit to residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than 120 kids were picked for the North Port Police Department's “Shop with a Cop” event this year.
More than 120 kids were picked for the North Port Police Department's “Shop with a Cop” event this year.
Local environmental groups help clear waterways of Hurricane Ian debris
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.