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.
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.