Golfer jumped into pond, tried to save woman being attacked by alligators: 911 calls
A golfer jumped in to try and save a woman after seeing her fall into an alligator-infested pond in a Sarasota County neighborhood last week, but 911 audio reveals he was unable to help and had to retreat.
A golfer jumped in to try and save a woman after seeing her fall into an alligator-infested pond in a Sarasota County neighborhood last week, but 911 audio reveals he was unable to help and had to retreat.
Big Olaf rebrands 2 Sarasota stores as 'Blue Pineapple,' will sell new ice cream following listeria outbreak
Big Olaf is rebranding itself following a deadly listeria outbreak linked to its ice cream in Sarasota.
Big Olaf is rebranding itself following a deadly listeria outbreak linked to its ice cream in Sarasota.
Alligator attack confirmed as cause of elderly woman's death after she fell in pond outside her home
The Sarasota County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that a woman who died after falling into a pond near her Englewood home Friday was killed by attacking alligators.
The Sarasota County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that a woman who died after falling into a pond near her Englewood home Friday was killed by attacking alligators.
'Just grow a conscience': Family begs for answers 2 years after deadly I-75 shooting
A Bay Area mother is pleading for answers two years after her son and his friend were shot to death on I-75 while driving home from the Hard Rock Casino.
A Bay Area mother is pleading for answers two years after her son and his friend were shot to death on I-75 while driving home from the Hard Rock Casino.
'The Golden Gladiator' author shares story of getting back on the football field at 64 years old
The game of football has always played a huge part in 72-year-old Michael Lynch's life, but many of his glory days on the gridiron aren't so distant.
The game of football has always played a huge part in 72-year-old Michael Lynch's life, but many of his glory days on the gridiron aren't so distant.
Woman fatally attacked by two alligators in Sarasota County pond, deputies say
A woman is dead after she was attacked by two alligators in a pond near her Englewood home Friday evening, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
A woman is dead after she was attacked by two alligators in a pond near her Englewood home Friday evening, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
Domino builder works to stack 10,000 dominoes in Sarasota
A world-class domino builder will be working to stack thousands of dominoes to topple Saturday afternoon at the Bazaar in Sarasota.
A world-class domino builder will be working to stack thousands of dominoes to topple Saturday afternoon at the Bazaar in Sarasota.
16 of 17 Big Olaf ice cream samples contained listeria, Florida officials report
All but one of the flavors of Big Olaf Creamery ice cream that were tested by Florida officials contained listeria, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
All but one of the flavors of Big Olaf Creamery ice cream that were tested by Florida officials contained listeria, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Presence of listeria confirmed on equipment used at Big Olaf Creamery facility
Testing has revealed the presence of listeria on equipment used at Big Olaf Creamery's processing facility in Sarasota. Testing of the ice cream is still underway.
Testing has revealed the presence of listeria on equipment used at Big Olaf Creamery's processing facility in Sarasota. Testing of the ice cream is still underway.
Top Gun pilot from Sarasota plays pivotal role in 'Top Gun: Maverick,' hopes to inspire next generation
"Top Gun" inspired a Sarasota man to become a pilot in the Navy 30 years ago, and his career came full circle when he served as a technical advisor on the latest Top Gun movie.
"Top Gun" inspired a Sarasota man to become a pilot in the Navy 30 years ago, and his career came full circle when he served as a technical advisor on the latest Top Gun movie.
Community hopes football fields in Sarasota County will be restored
The football fields off 17th Street hold a lot of history in Sarasota County. It's where the Ringling Redskins played for 60 years, and the athletic complex used to be the center of life for neighborhoods around it.
The football fields off 17th Street hold a lot of history in Sarasota County. It's where the Ringling Redskins played for 60 years, and the athletic complex used to be the center of life for neighborhoods around it.
Multi-vehicle crash closes southbound I-75 in Sarasota
Florida troopers are investigating what led up to a multi-vehicle crash in Sarasota.
Florida troopers are investigating what led up to a multi-vehicle crash in Sarasota.
2-year-old girl nearly drowns in Venice family's pool; toddler airlifted to hospital
A 2-year-old girl had to be airlifted to the hospital after she nearly drowned in a Venice pool on Sunday, fire rescue officials said.
A 2-year-old girl had to be airlifted to the hospital after she nearly drowned in a Venice pool on Sunday, fire rescue officials said.
Big Olaf Creamery agrees to recall ice cream after listeria outbreak, Florida health officials say
The Florida Department of Health said Friday afternoon that Big Olaf Creamery agreed to a recall of its ice cream. This comes after the Florida Department of Health and CDC linked the Sarasota-based ice cream maker to a deadly listeria outbreak.
The Florida Department of Health said Friday afternoon that Big Olaf Creamery agreed to a recall of its ice cream. This comes after the Florida Department of Health and CDC linked the Sarasota-based ice cream maker to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Listeria Outbreak: Woman who miscarried files lawsuit against Big Olaf Creamery
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Sarasota-based ice cream company linked to a listeria outbreak. A pregnant Massachusetts woman says she nearly died and suffered a miscarriage after getting the illness.
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Sarasota-based ice cream company linked to a listeria outbreak. A pregnant Massachusetts woman says she nearly died and suffered a miscarriage after getting the illness.
Listeria outbreak: Family of Illinois woman who died sues Sarasota ice cream maker
The CDC now says ice cream served at Big Olaf's Creamery in Sarasota has been linked to 23 illnesses and one death. The family of the woman who died is now suing the company, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday.
The CDC now says ice cream served at Big Olaf's Creamery in Sarasota has been linked to 23 illnesses and one death. The family of the woman who died is now suing the company, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday.
Fireworks likely sparked two house fires in Tampa Bay area
Two homes in the Tampa Bay area suffered heavy damage after fires broke out on the Fourth of July, and firefighters say fireworks are likely to blame.
Two homes in the Tampa Bay area suffered heavy damage after fires broke out on the Fourth of July, and firefighters say fireworks are likely to blame.
CDC links Sarasota ice cream maker to deadly listeria outbreak
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Florida cities and counties can ban smoking at beaches
Cities and counties across Florida will now have the chance to ban smoking at the beach.
Cities and counties across Florida will now have the chance to ban smoking at the beach.
Brian Laundrie’s parents will face jury for allegedly knowing about Gabby Petito's death during search
A Sarasota County judge has decided to move forward with the lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, which claims they knew their son murdered Gabby Petito as authorities were searching for her.
A Sarasota County judge has decided to move forward with the lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, which claims they knew their son murdered Gabby Petito as authorities were searching for her.