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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.