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.
Grand Palm residents upset over FDOT's River Road expansion project
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
Two teen sisters killed after car crashes into North Port retention pond
A North Port family's two teenaged daughters were killed Wednesday evening after their car crashed into a retention pond.
A North Port family's two teenaged daughters were killed Wednesday evening after their car crashed into a retention pond.
Gabby Petito's family awarded $3 million in lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, estate
A final judgment in the civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie says his estate must pay $3 million to the estate of the girlfriend he killed – Gabby Petito – back in 2021.
A final judgment in the civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie says his estate must pay $3 million to the estate of the girlfriend he killed – Gabby Petito – back in 2021.
Mote Marine helps develop medicine that helps treat deadly coral disease
A new medical advancement is bringing dying coral back to life. Mote Marine Laboratory worked with pharmaceutical scientists to develop a medicine which tests have shown help in treating a deadly coral disease known as Black Band Disease.
A new medical advancement is bringing dying coral back to life. Mote Marine Laboratory worked with pharmaceutical scientists to develop a medicine which tests have shown help in treating a deadly coral disease known as Black Band Disease.
Bodycam video shows moments leading up to armed robbery suspect being shot by Sarasota officer
An armed man accused of trying to rob an elderly woman in a Publix parking lot was shot by a Sarasota police officer following a chase and it was captured on bodycam video.
An armed man accused of trying to rob an elderly woman in a Publix parking lot was shot by a Sarasota police officer following a chase and it was captured on bodycam video.
Ruby Bridges Day: How a 6-year-old became an icon of bravery, desegregation in the south
Walking together and wearing purple, students from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus commemorated the actions of one brave little girl who, 62 years ago, became the face of integrating schools.
Walking together and wearing purple, students from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus commemorated the actions of one brave little girl who, 62 years ago, became the face of integrating schools.
Robbery suspect hospitalized after officer-involved shooting in Sarasota, police say
Sarasota police are investigating a shooting involving one of their officers that happened Tuesday morning.
Sarasota police are investigating a shooting involving one of their officers that happened Tuesday morning.
Red tide returns to Sarasota County beaches
Researchers in Sarasota are working to see if hurricanes had an impact on the return of red tide to the county's beaches. They believe the current bloom was present a month ago, but it will take time to tell if there are any correlations.
Researchers in Sarasota are working to see if hurricanes had an impact on the return of red tide to the county's beaches. They believe the current bloom was present a month ago, but it will take time to tell if there are any correlations.
Palmetto realtor tracks down her stolen car, parked with other lifted vehicles, property
A realtor from Palmetto might want to consider becoming a detective after finding her own stolen car.
A realtor from Palmetto might want to consider becoming a detective after finding her own stolen car.
Woman hit and killed by pickup truck in Sarasota, deputies say
A woman was hit and killed by a pickup truck on Clark Road and Colonial Drive in Sarasota Friday evening, deputies said.
A woman was hit and killed by a pickup truck on Clark Road and Colonial Drive in Sarasota Friday evening, deputies said.
Sarasota honors American heroes on Veterans Day
The Sarasota community came out in droves to support veterans on Veterans Day.
The Sarasota community came out in droves to support veterans on Veterans Day.
Local veterans celebrate 247th birthday of the US Marine Corps
A group of local veterans never lets the Marine Corps birthday pass without marking the occasion. They celebrated the 247th birthday like they've done every year since 2003 — by meeting at Marina Jack Restaurant in Sarasota.
A group of local veterans never lets the Marine Corps birthday pass without marking the occasion. They celebrated the 247th birthday like they've done every year since 2003 — by meeting at Marina Jack Restaurant in Sarasota.
North Port residents still left with debris piles, tarped roofs ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
State, federal partners continue to help North Port rebuild after Hurricane Ian
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
SPD: 1 shot, injured in Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital early Sunday morning.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital early Sunday morning.
Crowley Museum damaged by Hurricane Ian hosts community cleanup
A Sarasota museum that was forced to close after Hurricane Ian is asking for help cleaning up so they can reopen in time for the holidays.
A Sarasota museum that was forced to close after Hurricane Ian is asking for help cleaning up so they can reopen in time for the holidays.