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.
Sarasota school's garden dedicated to Carlie Brucia to be restored by Suncoast Technical College class
A group of students and their instructor at Suncoast Technical College has taken on restoring a garden that was dedicated to an 11-year-old girl abducted and murdered in Sarasota.
A group of students and their instructor at Suncoast Technical College has taken on restoring a garden that was dedicated to an 11-year-old girl abducted and murdered in Sarasota.
Man arrested in connection to deadly Sarasota shooting over the weekend, deputies say
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said they arrested 41-year-old Saladine Monroe in connection to the Saturday shooting.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said they arrested 41-year-old Saladine Monroe in connection to the Saturday shooting.
'Look at this beast!': Gator with missing foot walks under driver's truck in Venice, shakes it from beneath
Between the rain and an alligator crossing a street, Thursday was just another regular day in Florida.
Between the rain and an alligator crossing a street, Thursday was just another regular day in Florida.
Investigation underway after body found floating in Sarasota County waterway
Deputies say a citizen made a disturbing discovery Sunday afternoon when they found a dead body near a line of mangrove trees in Sarasota County.
Deputies say a citizen made a disturbing discovery Sunday afternoon when they found a dead body near a line of mangrove trees in Sarasota County.
FHP: 1 killed in Sarasota motorcycle crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Sarasota man early Sunday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Sarasota man early Sunday morning.
Sarasota deputies investigating 2 separate shootings
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two unrelated shootings that left one man dead two others injured.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two unrelated shootings that left one man dead two others injured.
‘There’s no justice for Tina’: Man accused of beating motel employee to death declared incompetent for trial
A year after a convicted felon brutally beat a woman to death inside a Venice motel room, he was found incompetent to stand trial, stalling the case against him.
A year after a convicted felon brutally beat a woman to death inside a Venice motel room, he was found incompetent to stand trial, stalling the case against him.
‘I know she’s safe’: Sarasota’s The Haven expands, increases residential services
A place that has been a safe haven for people with disabilities for 66 years is expanding and will soon have the capability to help more people.
A place that has been a safe haven for people with disabilities for 66 years is expanding and will soon have the capability to help more people.
Sarasota commissioners approve partnership for new $350 million performing arts center
Future plans for a new performing arts center slated to be a world-class facility located in Sarasota's the Bay promises to transform the city's waterfront, but some are worried the price tag could break the bank.
Future plans for a new performing arts center slated to be a world-class facility located in Sarasota's the Bay promises to transform the city's waterfront, but some are worried the price tag could break the bank.
Two Bay Area teachers surprised with national educator award
Two local teachers were surprised with a Milken Educator Award for their role in helping students learn.
Two local teachers were surprised with a Milken Educator Award for their role in helping students learn.
Sarasota faith leaders push for affordable diversion programs to avoid 'criminalizing poverty'
A meeting was held to discuss a new pre-arrest diversion program proposed by State Attorney Ed Brodsky. The program is for select nonviolent misdemeanor offenders.
A meeting was held to discuss a new pre-arrest diversion program proposed by State Attorney Ed Brodsky. The program is for select nonviolent misdemeanor offenders.
North Port High student struck by car, police say
A student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning near North Port High School, authorities say.
A student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning near North Port High School, authorities say.
'We won't be deterred': Agape Flights crew returns after plane set on fire during protests in Haiti
An Agape Flights team is back home after its missionary plane was destroyed during protests in Haiti this week.
An Agape Flights team is back home after its missionary plane was destroyed during protests in Haiti this week.
Body found in North Port Publix parking lot
The North Port Police Department is investigating after a body was discovered in a grocery store parking lot.
The North Port Police Department is investigating after a body was discovered in a grocery store parking lot.
Sarasota man aims to break record for fastest run across America in fallen Navy SEAL's honor
A Sarasota man plans to run from California to New York to raise money for veterans, helping to fulfill the final wish of a fallen Navy SEAL. The elite-runner is also on a mission to break the world record for the fastest run across America.
A Sarasota man plans to run from California to New York to raise money for veterans, helping to fulfill the final wish of a fallen Navy SEAL. The elite-runner is also on a mission to break the world record for the fastest run across America.
Man armed with knife killed by deputy during eviction from Sarasota apartment
When the owner of a Sarasota apartment died back in September, family of the deceased asked the man's roommate of 11 years to move out. But deputies who came to evict him say he approached them with a knife and one of them was forced to shoot.
When the owner of a Sarasota apartment died back in September, family of the deceased asked the man's roommate of 11 years to move out. But deputies who came to evict him say he approached them with a knife and one of them was forced to shoot.