Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Anti-Semitic flyers pop up in Sarasota neighborhood
The regional director for the American Jewish Committee of the West Coast of Florida said 1 in 4 American Jews have been personally targeted with antisemitism in the last year.
The regional director for the American Jewish Committee of the West Coast of Florida said 1 in 4 American Jews have been personally targeted with antisemitism in the last year.
Sarasota police detectives: Tamiami Trail murders are likely connected
For the past month, Sarasota police detectives have had their hands full investigating not one, but two deaths that have rattled their community. Now, a suspect is behind bars for one of those murders and could be facing charges in the other.
For the past month, Sarasota police detectives have had their hands full investigating not one, but two deaths that have rattled their community. Now, a suspect is behind bars for one of those murders and could be facing charges in the other.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Teens brutally attack man walking service dog at Anna Maria Elementary School, police say
The Holmes Beach Police Department is searching for a group of teenagers wanted in a brutal attack of an island man.
The Holmes Beach Police Department is searching for a group of teenagers wanted in a brutal attack of an island man.
Entrepreneurs getting fresh start thanks to CareerSource Suncoast
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
Hundreds of art pieces go on display in Sarasota
Sarasota art lovers are in for a treat as the city’s oldest visual arts nonprofit puts hundreds of new pieces on display.
Sarasota art lovers are in for a treat as the city’s oldest visual arts nonprofit puts hundreds of new pieces on display.
Group allegedly threatens to shoot 3 at Sarasota County Fair, deputies say
The Sarasota County Fair is stepping up security after a group of people from Manatee County allegedly threatened to shoot three people Saturday night at the fair.
The Sarasota County Fair is stepping up security after a group of people from Manatee County allegedly threatened to shoot three people Saturday night at the fair.
Security takes top billing at Sarasota County Fair
Those enjoying the midway, amusement rides and the fried food at the Sarasota County Fair may also notice added security.
Those enjoying the midway, amusement rides and the fried food at the Sarasota County Fair may also notice added security.
EF1 tornado damages buildings, downs trees in downtown Sarasota
A pocket of strong storms moved over downtown Sarasota Wednesday afternoon, causing damage to buildings and knocking over large trees. A few hours later, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado was present in the area.
A pocket of strong storms moved over downtown Sarasota Wednesday afternoon, causing damage to buildings and knocking over large trees. A few hours later, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado was present in the area.
Sarasota woman faces murder charge following death of infant
Four months after an infant was admitted to a hospital and later died, Sarasota County deputies made an arrest in the boy's death.
Four months after an infant was admitted to a hospital and later died, Sarasota County deputies made an arrest in the boy's death.
Skateboarder hospitalized following hit-and-run crash in Nokomis
Sarasota County deputies say a skateboarder was injured after a crash, and the driver behind the wheel left the scene.
Sarasota County deputies say a skateboarder was injured after a crash, and the driver behind the wheel left the scene.
Sarasota County deputies search for hit-and-run driver who injured bicyclist
A bicyclist had serious injuries following a hit-and-run crash in Sarasota, and deputies are trying to track down the vehicle and driver involved.
A bicyclist had serious injuries following a hit-and-run crash in Sarasota, and deputies are trying to track down the vehicle and driver involved.
Doctors once said Sarasota Cirque du Soleil performer would be 'crippled for the rest of his life'
TTeven Del Monte beat the odds, being one of only 60 artists chosen from a worldwide pool of thousands to perform in the new Disney/Cirque du Soleil show “Drawn to Life,” now at Disney Springs.
TTeven Del Monte beat the odds, being one of only 60 artists chosen from a worldwide pool of thousands to perform in the new Disney/Cirque du Soleil show “Drawn to Life,” now at Disney Springs.
Two 'suspicious' homicides put Sarasota community on edge
Two women turned up dead less than two miles apart and Sarasota police are trying to figure out if the same person is responsible for both.
Two women turned up dead less than two miles apart and Sarasota police are trying to figure out if the same person is responsible for both.
DCF failed to protect Sarasota 6-year-old from her own mother, jury finds
The jury awarded $28 million to the child's grandparents who are now her legal guardians. However, Florida law states the maximum they can receive is $200,000, unless the Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis approve more.
The jury awarded $28 million to the child's grandparents who are now her legal guardians. However, Florida law states the maximum they can receive is $200,000, unless the Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis approve more.
Experience the magic of Van Gogh from inside his artwork at Sarasota exhibit
Merging projection technology with fine artwork might seem risky, but the Paquin Entertainment Group collaboration with Normal Studio created an amazing way to experience the Impressionist Vincent Can Gogh as no one has before.
Merging projection technology with fine artwork might seem risky, but the Paquin Entertainment Group collaboration with Normal Studio created an amazing way to experience the Impressionist Vincent Can Gogh as no one has before.
Bay Area counties open cold weather shelters
As temperatures plummet to the lowest the Bay Area has seen in a month, several counties are opening cold weather shelters Saturday night for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat.
As temperatures plummet to the lowest the Bay Area has seen in a month, several counties are opening cold weather shelters Saturday night for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat.
Habitat for Humanity's mission more important than ever amid housing crisis
In Sarasota County, most home or apartment rentals will cost more than $2,000 a month -- a 44% increase from last year. That's why Habitat for Humanity's work is more important than ever.
In Sarasota County, most home or apartment rentals will cost more than $2,000 a month -- a 44% increase from last year. That's why Habitat for Humanity's work is more important than ever.
Investigation into 2 women's bodies found weeks apart near Tamiami Trail
The deaths of two women whose bodies were found weeks apart but on the same stretch of Sarasota County roadway may be connected, according to Sarasota police.
The deaths of two women whose bodies were found weeks apart but on the same stretch of Sarasota County roadway may be connected, according to Sarasota police.