FHP: 1 killed in fiery Sarasota crash
Troopers are investigating a fiery crash that claimed the life of a Manatee County man early Sunday morning.
Troopers are investigating a fiery crash that claimed the life of a Manatee County man early Sunday morning.
Sarasota's first Hispanic chief of police sworn into office
With his left hand on his family's Bible, his wife at his side, and his parents and daughters watching, Rex Troche was sworn in as Sarasota's newest police chief Thursday.
With his left hand on his family's Bible, his wife at his side, and his parents and daughters watching, Rex Troche was sworn in as Sarasota's newest police chief Thursday.
Deputies: Fatal Sarasota crash blocks off parts of Fruitville Road
One person is dead after a crash on Fruitville Road and Tatum Ridge Road in Sarasota, according to deputies.
One person is dead after a crash on Fruitville Road and Tatum Ridge Road in Sarasota, according to deputies.
New court filing says Brian Laundrie's parents knew Gabby was dead before family trip to Fort DeSoto
The family of Gabby Petito says Brian Laundrie's parents knew before going on a family vacation to Fort DeSoto park that their son had killed his girlfriend and left her body in a national park in Utah, according to new documents filed in Sarasota County court.
The family of Gabby Petito says Brian Laundrie's parents knew before going on a family vacation to Fort DeSoto park that their son had killed his girlfriend and left her body in a national park in Utah, according to new documents filed in Sarasota County court.
Tiger Woods-designed golf attraction opens in Sarasota
A hi-tech entertainment venue co-owned by Tiger Woods hopes to attract golfers and non-golfers alike.
A hi-tech entertainment venue co-owned by Tiger Woods hopes to attract golfers and non-golfers alike.
Police arrest 2, seize illegal drugs, gun from Sarasota home
Complaints from residents in a Sarasota neighborhood and numerous undercover drug buys led police to arrest two men and confiscate illegal narcotics and a firearm from a home Tuesday morning.
Complaints from residents in a Sarasota neighborhood and numerous undercover drug buys led police to arrest two men and confiscate illegal narcotics and a firearm from a home Tuesday morning.
PopStroke: Golf attraction co-owned by Tiger Woods to open in Sarasota
A new golf and entertainment venue co-owned by Tiger Woods has announced it will open to the public Thursday in Sarasota. PopStroke is one of the hottest new golf attractions and Tampa Bay will now be on its list of locations.
A new golf and entertainment venue co-owned by Tiger Woods has announced it will open to the public Thursday in Sarasota. PopStroke is one of the hottest new golf attractions and Tampa Bay will now be on its list of locations.
Wildfire burns 150 acres in Sarasota, Charlotte counties
A fast-moving brush fire has burned about 150 acres across Charlotte and Sarasota counties. It started Saturday night near Dubarry Avenue in Port Charlotte and then jumped several blocks, damaging a boat, fences and some storage sheds.
A fast-moving brush fire has burned about 150 acres across Charlotte and Sarasota counties. It started Saturday night near Dubarry Avenue in Port Charlotte and then jumped several blocks, damaging a boat, fences and some storage sheds.
Venice’s River Road to undergo $47.5 million improvement project
A quiet Venice country road that has turned into a congested corridor that sees its fair share of fatal crashes is about to get a much-needed makeover.
A quiet Venice country road that has turned into a congested corridor that sees its fair share of fatal crashes is about to get a much-needed makeover.
Massive gator interrupts golfers at Stoneybrook course in Sarasota
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
Venice police issue warning for pedestrians after another massive gator sighting
Another day, another Florida gator crosses a road and stops traffic.
Another day, another Florida gator crosses a road and stops traffic.
Florida man arrested in fatal Sarasota shooting, deputies say
A Jacksonville man was arrested in connection to a fatal Sarasota shooting that happened Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
A Jacksonville man was arrested in connection to a fatal Sarasota shooting that happened Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
Watch: Dolphins splash in Sarasota PD Marine Patrol unit wake
Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake.
Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake.
Volunteers to release 120,000 clams to help filter water in Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay Watch is seeking volunteers to help release 120,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on Saturday. The group is in need of boats to bring volunteers and clams to spots where they will be releasing them.
Sarasota Bay Watch is seeking volunteers to help release 120,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on Saturday. The group is in need of boats to bring volunteers and clams to spots where they will be releasing them.
$14 million gifted to USF for financial technology initiative
A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."
A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."
Bradenton man arrested in Sarasota shooting
Sarasota police say a suspect from Bradenton was arrested for shooting at a group of men over the weekend.
Sarasota police say a suspect from Bradenton was arrested for shooting at a group of men over the weekend.
Massive gator takes Easter Sunday stroll through Venice neighborhood
Sarasota County deputies believe it's quite possible the Easter bunny may have avoided a Venice neighborhood after a massive alligator was spotted.
Sarasota County deputies believe it's quite possible the Easter bunny may have avoided a Venice neighborhood after a massive alligator was spotted.
'Failed' guide dog finds new purpose at Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sophie was born to be a guide dog, but an optic nerve issue made her ineligible. Thanks to her new owner, Sophie's mission to help people is being fulfilled.
Sophie was born to be a guide dog, but an optic nerve issue made her ineligible. Thanks to her new owner, Sophie's mission to help people is being fulfilled.
Second suspect in Holmes Beach beating of disabled man walking his dog
The Holmes Beach Police Department says officers have now arrested both suspects in an attack that left a disabled man hospitalized back in March.
The Holmes Beach Police Department says officers have now arrested both suspects in an attack that left a disabled man hospitalized back in March.
Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to jury trial in 2023, courts say
The lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to a jury trial next year, according to the Sarasota Clerk of Courts. A jury trial was ordered in the lawsuit and has been set for August 14, 2023, the Clerk of Courts confirmed.
The lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to a jury trial next year, according to the Sarasota Clerk of Courts. A jury trial was ordered in the lawsuit and has been set for August 14, 2023, the Clerk of Courts confirmed.