How will red tide impact spring break?
With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide.
With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide.
Teen driver crashes into diners outside Sarasota restaurant
A 16-year-old driver crashed their Honda Civic into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota Friday, seriously injuring two guests, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 16-year-old driver crashed their Honda Civic into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota Friday, seriously injuring two guests, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Police: 2 dead in Venice murder-suicide
A Venice man shot and killed a woman and then took his own life, according to city officials.
A Venice man shot and killed a woman and then took his own life, according to city officials.
Sarasota man prepares for 80-mile paddle from Bahamas to Florida to support children with cystic fibrosis
Robert Martini is gearing up to use his skills for his upcoming paddle journey from the Bahamas to Florida. The Sarasota resident said he knows the trip will be long and strenuous, but he's doing it to help others.
Robert Martini is gearing up to use his skills for his upcoming paddle journey from the Bahamas to Florida. The Sarasota resident said he knows the trip will be long and strenuous, but he's doing it to help others.
'It happens in silence': Officials urge focus on water safety after child pulled from Siesta Key pool
A child was hospitalized Tuesday morning after nearly drowning in a pool at a vacation rental on Siesta Key.
A child was hospitalized Tuesday morning after nearly drowning in a pool at a vacation rental on Siesta Key.
What is causing red tide along Florida's Gulf coast?
A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast.
A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast.
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Hillsborough teacher helps high school girls impacted by Hurricane Ian find prom dresses
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Sarasota County school officials remove district's police chief
The police chief for Sarasota County schools was removed from his position with the district Friday, but no reason was provided in a news release from the school district.
The police chief for Sarasota County schools was removed from his position with the district Friday, but no reason was provided in a news release from the school district.
North Port brush fire: Roads reopen after fire forces closures on I-75; schools evacuate as precaution
Officials in North Port say roads are reopened after a brush fire created visibility issues along Interstate 75, which forced some road closures.
Officials in North Port say roads are reopened after a brush fire created visibility issues along Interstate 75, which forced some road closures.
FDA report into listeria outbreak reveals Big Olaf employees didn’t have sink to wash hands, proper training
A Food and Drug Administration report into the investigation of a deadly multi-state listeria outbreak found several issues at a Sarasota-based creamery.
A Food and Drug Administration report into the investigation of a deadly multi-state listeria outbreak found several issues at a Sarasota-based creamery.
'Garden Pod' off Siesta Key created to address food insecurity, lower costs
A new feature off Siesta Key's coast called a "Garden Pod" was created to not only address food insecurities in the Tampa Bay area and around the world, but it will also lower costs.
A new feature off Siesta Key's coast called a "Garden Pod" was created to not only address food insecurities in the Tampa Bay area and around the world, but it will also lower costs.
New College board members takes aim at diversity, equity and inclusion issues
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees took aim at issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion — including deciding to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence.
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees took aim at issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion — including deciding to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence.
Wrong-way driver crashes into others on Interstate 75 in Sarasota
Two vehicles were hit by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75 in Sarasota.
Two vehicles were hit by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75 in Sarasota.
Sarasota cyclist helps crash victim on road -- and at his job at Doctors Hospital
Archie Suse thought he was making a quick drive to pick up take-out food, but his journey took a much different turn than he expected. The bicyclist at the scene who helped contact first responders also turned out to work at the hospital.
Archie Suse thought he was making a quick drive to pick up take-out food, but his journey took a much different turn than he expected. The bicyclist at the scene who helped contact first responders also turned out to work at the hospital.
AMI Kids, with goal to keep kids out of trouble, uses nature to help them succeed
At-risk children around Tampa Bay receive a firsthand lesson in marine life, which is an effort to program to expose troubled kids to nature.
At-risk children around Tampa Bay receive a firsthand lesson in marine life, which is an effort to program to expose troubled kids to nature.
Sarasota becoming popular tourist spot
Every year thousands of visitors migrate from cold weather to a tropical paradise.
Every year thousands of visitors migrate from cold weather to a tropical paradise.
Chihuahua rescued after going overboard with owner near Sarasota Yacht Club
When a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell and her owner went overboard near the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday, rescue crews do what they do best and sprung to action.
When a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell and her owner went overboard near the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday, rescue crews do what they do best and sprung to action.
Sarasota teen takes on 150-mile Alaskan sled dog race for brother who died from type 1 diabetes
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
Cleanup planned for North Port community still feeling impacts of Hurricane Ian
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.


















