‘Whacked’ suspect armed with machete crawls into bed with victim, slices Sarasota deputy before being killed
"I woke up on a mattress and there’s a guy lying next to me saying, ‘I love you.’ I’m weirded out. He’s got my machete in his hand," the homeowner said on the call.
"I woke up on a mattress and there’s a guy lying next to me saying, ‘I love you.’ I’m weirded out. He’s got my machete in his hand," the homeowner said on the call.
Family mourns husband, wife killed in fiery I-75 crash after food truck tire blows out
A husband and wife were killed in a fiery I-75 crash in Bradenton on Tuesday. Officials said the couple was trapped inside when the couple's food truck flipped and caught on fire.
A husband and wife were killed in a fiery I-75 crash in Bradenton on Tuesday. Officials said the couple was trapped inside when the couple's food truck flipped and caught on fire.
Girl critical after hit-and-run crash near Sarasota County school
Florida troopers say a 65-year-old man has been arrested and his car was located in Tampa after a hit-and-run crash critically injured a Pine View School student in Sarasota County Tuesday morning.
Florida troopers say a 65-year-old man has been arrested and his car was located in Tampa after a hit-and-run crash critically injured a Pine View School student in Sarasota County Tuesday morning.
Troopers search for driver who hit 13-year-old girl biking in Sarasota County crosswalk
A 13-year-old girl, who was riding a bicycle through a crosswalk, is in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in Sarasota County Tuesday afternoon, troopers said.
A 13-year-old girl, who was riding a bicycle through a crosswalk, is in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in Sarasota County Tuesday afternoon, troopers said.
Some people susceptible to neurological effects of red tide, new study suggests
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of dead fish washed ashore on Sarasota and Manatee counties beaches in 2017 and 2018. While red tide had its impact on the area, scientists at Roskamp Institute were studying the effects on humans.
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of dead fish washed ashore on Sarasota and Manatee counties beaches in 2017 and 2018. While red tide had its impact on the area, scientists at Roskamp Institute were studying the effects on humans.
FHP: 2 dead after food truck blows tire, causes fiery crash on I-75 in Sarasota County
Two people have died after a food truck crashed on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County on Tuesday morning, causing parts of the highway to shut down for several hours.
Two people have died after a food truck crashed on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County on Tuesday morning, causing parts of the highway to shut down for several hours.
Hungarian woman brings hometown delicacy to streets of Sarasota
Tucked away on Main Street in Sarasota is a Transylvanian bakery that puts a twist on baked goods.
Tucked away on Main Street in Sarasota is a Transylvanian bakery that puts a twist on baked goods.
Paraplegic rower hopes to inspire others with can-do attitude
A paraplegic rower competing in the U.S. Rowing Master National Championships in Sarasota is inspiring others.
A paraplegic rower competing in the U.S. Rowing Master National Championships in Sarasota is inspiring others.
CDC: Two more illnesses reported in listeria outbreak connected to Big Olaf
The CDC reports two more illnesses were reported in a listeria outbreak connected to Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota.
The CDC reports two more illnesses were reported in a listeria outbreak connected to Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota.
West Nile Virus in Sarasota chickens sound warning bell on mosquito-borne illness
Sarasota County residents are being asked to take precautions against mosquitoes after three chickens near North Port tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Sarasota County residents are being asked to take precautions against mosquitoes after three chickens near North Port tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Watch: Manatee swims behind alligator as pair peacefully co-exist at Myakka River State Park
A Florida photographer recently captured a unique moment between a manatee and an alligator as the pair peacefully swam together through the Myakka River.
A Florida photographer recently captured a unique moment between a manatee and an alligator as the pair peacefully swam together through the Myakka River.
Sarasota non-profit on a mission to help those impacted by Kentucky flooding
A Bay Area non-profit is collecting donations and supplies for those hardest hit by devastating floods in Kentucky.
A Bay Area non-profit is collecting donations and supplies for those hardest hit by devastating floods in Kentucky.
Sarasota police 'packing patrol cars' to help students get supplies before school starts
Many schools around the Bay Area start next week, but first, the Sarasota Police Department wants to make sure students have everything they need.
Many schools around the Bay Area start next week, but first, the Sarasota Police Department wants to make sure students have everything they need.
Manatee, Sarasota County beaches burdened by bacteria
No swim advisories are up at several Bay Area beaches.
No swim advisories are up at several Bay Area beaches.
'No swim' advisories issued for several beaches in Sarasota, Manatee counties
Beachgoers are being advised to stay out of the water at several Manatee and Sarasota County beaches after elevated levels of bacteria were detected.
Beachgoers are being advised to stay out of the water at several Manatee and Sarasota County beaches after elevated levels of bacteria were detected.
Florida vote-by-mail: Pasco, Sarasota, Volusia top counties for ballot returns, so far
As of Tuesday morning, the largest numbers of vote-by-mail ballots had been received in Volusia, Pasco and Sarasota counties, according to the state Division of Elections website.
As of Tuesday morning, the largest numbers of vote-by-mail ballots had been received in Volusia, Pasco and Sarasota counties, according to the state Division of Elections website.
TikTok trend threatens safety of sea turtles on Bay Area beaches
A new TikTok trend may be harming baby sea turtles trying to make their way into the water.
A new TikTok trend may be harming baby sea turtles trying to make their way into the water.
Turtle nesting season brings in record-breaking numbers, Mote Marine says
Mote Marine said this turtle nesting season was record-breaking. So far, preliminary counts show there were more than 4,000 nests along the beaches from Longboat Key through Venice, which is almost 1,000 more than last year.
Mote Marine said this turtle nesting season was record-breaking. So far, preliminary counts show there were more than 4,000 nests along the beaches from Longboat Key through Venice, which is almost 1,000 more than last year.
Monkeypox in Florida: Monitoring continues as cases reach nearly 250
Tampa Bay area health officials are monitoring the nationwide monkeypox outbreak and say they will offer a vaccine when doses become available to those in ‘high-risk groups.’
Tampa Bay area health officials are monitoring the nationwide monkeypox outbreak and say they will offer a vaccine when doses become available to those in ‘high-risk groups.’
‘Everything is unpredictable’: Ukrainian dragon boaters welcome respite in Sarasota
Instead of hiding from bombs, helping loved ones escape, or praying for an end to Vladimir Putin's invasion, 14 Ukrainians are spending the week in Sarasota taking on a much different kind of challenge.
Instead of hiding from bombs, helping loved ones escape, or praying for an end to Vladimir Putin's invasion, 14 Ukrainians are spending the week in Sarasota taking on a much different kind of challenge.