Gabby Petito's family files lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, claims they knew Brian murdered Gabby
Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.
Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.
Two vehicles set on fire during car burglary spree in North Port, police say
North Port police say 16 unlocked vehicles were burglarized within a week, and two were purposely set on fire.
North Port police say 16 unlocked vehicles were burglarized within a week, and two were purposely set on fire.
Sarasota police conducting death investigation
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult was found near the shore of Whitaker Bayou by two people Thursday afternoon.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult was found near the shore of Whitaker Bayou by two people Thursday afternoon.
Fire risk high in Bay Area as wildfires burn around Florida
Bay Area officials are warning residents to be careful with fire as dry weather continues and wildfires burn in other parts of the state.
Bay Area officials are warning residents to be careful with fire as dry weather continues and wildfires burn in other parts of the state.
Annual bloom severity index helps accurately measure, document red tide year after year
Southwest Florida has suffered devastating red tides in recent years, but because the blooms hit at different times and locations along the coast, it’s difficult to compare the severity year after year.
Southwest Florida has suffered devastating red tides in recent years, but because the blooms hit at different times and locations along the coast, it’s difficult to compare the severity year after year.
Venice business owner on a mission to get supplies to Ukraine
Vladimir Durshpek, owner of D-Trans L.L.C is working with trucking companies across America to collect humanitarian supplies for Ukraine.
Vladimir Durshpek, owner of D-Trans L.L.C is working with trucking companies across America to collect humanitarian supplies for Ukraine.
Sarasota sheriff sending ballistic helmets to Ukraine
Law enforcement gear that was once used to protect deputies will soon be used to defend Ukrainians as they fight for their country's freedom. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is sending hundreds of ballistic helmets to Ukraine, which will be distributed to citizens fighting in the streets.
Law enforcement gear that was once used to protect deputies will soon be used to defend Ukrainians as they fight for their country's freedom. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is sending hundreds of ballistic helmets to Ukraine, which will be distributed to citizens fighting in the streets.
Anonymous donor leaves baseballs, note outside Sarasota youth baseball complex in honor of late father
An anonymous donor left behind some well-loved baseballs at a Sarasota youth baseball field in honor of his late father. "Whoever takes these, please have fun," the note said. "I miss my dad and wish I could play catch with him one more time."
An anonymous donor left behind some well-loved baseballs at a Sarasota youth baseball field in honor of his late father. "Whoever takes these, please have fun," the note said. "I miss my dad and wish I could play catch with him one more time."
Sarasota deli owner begs Russians to be stronger than Putin as she plans benefit for Ukrainian kids
The Kiev Deli in Sarasota is planning a benefit for Ukrainian children hurt or displaced in the war on Saturday, March 12.
The Kiev Deli in Sarasota is planning a benefit for Ukrainian children hurt or displaced in the war on Saturday, March 12.
North Port church raising funds to send supplies for Ukrainians fighting Russian attacks
The mother of two Ukrainian Army Reservists is working through her church in North Port, desperately trying to raise funds so she can send military supplies to her sons and others fighting off Russian attacks.
The mother of two Ukrainian Army Reservists is working through her church in North Port, desperately trying to raise funds so she can send military supplies to her sons and others fighting off Russian attacks.
Sarasota family 'living it all over again' after fleeing Ukraine as children
In 1944, George Baranowskyj was 6 years old when his family fled his home country of Ukraine with his parents. His future wife, Areta, was still an infant, also fleeing the country. Now they watch as history repeats itself.
In 1944, George Baranowskyj was 6 years old when his family fled his home country of Ukraine with his parents. His future wife, Areta, was still an infant, also fleeing the country. Now they watch as history repeats itself.
FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
Venice man killed trying to cross U.S. 41, troopers say
A 66-year-old man from Venice was hit and killed by an SUV as he tried to cross U.S. 41 around 7:45 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 66-year-old man from Venice was hit and killed by an SUV as he tried to cross U.S. 41 around 7:45 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
North Port Ukrainians break bread, find support in each other as they pray for loved ones back home
At St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Port food is bringing people together.
At St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Port food is bringing people together.
North Port Ukrainians pray for peace as loved ones prepare for war
Members of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Port stayed up all night after learning about the attack on Ukraine.
Members of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Port stayed up all night after learning about the attack on Ukraine.
‘Thin Blue Line Act’ calls for stricter penalties for those who kill law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers from the Bay Area sounded off Thursday about the increasing dangers they face every day during a round table discussion held by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Law enforcement officers from the Bay Area sounded off Thursday about the increasing dangers they face every day during a round table discussion held by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Newtown's history told through comfort food served up at Miss Susie's
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen food truck is well known on the streets of Sarasota, partially because of the food, but also for the career opportunities it provides for young people.
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen food truck is well known on the streets of Sarasota, partially because of the food, but also for the career opportunities it provides for young people.
'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
2 Bay Area school districts face more than $10 million in budget cuts
As state legislators are about to begin negotiations over a budget that includes cuts to area school districts over their mask rules, members of Congress are calling for a federal investigation.
As state legislators are about to begin negotiations over a budget that includes cuts to area school districts over their mask rules, members of Congress are calling for a federal investigation.
Sarasota community comes together to hold 'Unity Gathering' after anti-Semitic incident
Sunday, Jewish leaders, religious voices, local officials, and people from all walks of life held a “Unity Gathering” after anti-Semitic fliers were left in several neighborhoods.
Sunday, Jewish leaders, religious voices, local officials, and people from all walks of life held a “Unity Gathering” after anti-Semitic fliers were left in several neighborhoods.