Pair accused of shooting Roman candles into North Port woods, starting at least 8 brush fires
Two people are under arrest for allegedly shooting fireworks into the woods in Sarasota County, starting brush fires that police say caused damage and put the community of North Port at risk.
Two people are under arrest for allegedly shooting fireworks into the woods in Sarasota County, starting brush fires that police say caused damage and put the community of North Port at risk.
Heartbreak spreads across families as gun violence takes two more young people in Sarasota
The mother of Jabez Spann, whose disappearance and death haunted the Newtown community for more than a year, hopes programs for kids can curb violence.
The mother of Jabez Spann, whose disappearance and death haunted the Newtown community for more than a year, hopes programs for kids can curb violence.
Bradenton fire victim volunteers for burn unit that saved his life
It's rare not to see Jim Entwistle without a smile on his face. After what he's lived through, his smile is a testament to perseverance.
It's rare not to see Jim Entwistle without a smile on his face. After what he's lived through, his smile is a testament to perseverance.
2nd teen arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old in Sarasota
Off Palmadelia Avenue, bullet holes and crime scene markings are a reminder of a shooting that has the Sarasota community questioning why.
Off Palmadelia Avenue, bullet holes and crime scene markings are a reminder of a shooting that has the Sarasota community questioning why.
Proposed law would let developers destroy seagrass, pay to have it planted elsewhere
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would let builders destroy sea grass and pay to have it planted elsewhere. Those who know Florida's waterways say that's a bad idea.
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would let builders destroy sea grass and pay to have it planted elsewhere. Those who know Florida's waterways say that's a bad idea.
Tampa teen arrested for shooting death of 17-year-old in Sarasota
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda, 5 others to be inducted in Circus Ring of Fame
Nik Wallenda is the fifth member of his family to be honored on the Circus Hall of Fame.
Nik Wallenda is the fifth member of his family to be honored on the Circus Hall of Fame.
Air Force veteran in Sarasota wins $1 million prize from scratch-off prize
When a Sarasota veteran walked into a convenience store to purchase a scratch-off ticket, he ended up walking out a winner.
When a Sarasota veteran walked into a convenience store to purchase a scratch-off ticket, he ended up walking out a winner.
Search is on for arsonist accused of setting nearly a dozen suspicious fires across North Port
Flames from Silverleaf Road in North Port lit up the sky Tuesday night.
Flames from Silverleaf Road in North Port lit up the sky Tuesday night.
FHP: Sarasota baby dies after SUV overturns, crashes into tree
Florida troopers are still trying to determine what led up to a single-vehicle crash in Sarasota where all three occupants were not wearing a seat belt or secured in a car seat, officials say.
Florida troopers are still trying to determine what led up to a single-vehicle crash in Sarasota where all three occupants were not wearing a seat belt or secured in a car seat, officials say.
Formerly segregated housing, affordable senior living complex opens in Newtown
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Cold-stunned gator with fish in mouth stops mid-snack at Myakka State Park
Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.
Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.
Artists from around the world recharge at retreat in Sarasota
A retreat in Sarasota is giving artists suffering from fatigue a place to rest and get their creative juices flowing again. It's called the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a Tony Award winner is singing its praises.
A retreat in Sarasota is giving artists suffering from fatigue a place to rest and get their creative juices flowing again. It's called the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a Tony Award winner is singing its praises.
Sarasota High mourns football coach who lost battle with COVID-19
The community of Sarasota High School is mourning the loss, Elton 'Coach E' Strawderman, who helped countless students -- on and off the field. He lost his life after a battle with COVID-19, but his memory continues with the students he impacted.
The community of Sarasota High School is mourning the loss, Elton 'Coach E' Strawderman, who helped countless students -- on and off the field. He lost his life after a battle with COVID-19, but his memory continues with the students he impacted.
SPD: 2 arrested after man shot, killed in Sarasota
Sarasota police have arrested Willie Abnar, 29, of Bradenton and Ka' Liyah Brown, 18, of Bradenton, following a shooting that left a man dead on Saturday.
Sarasota police have arrested Willie Abnar, 29, of Bradenton and Ka' Liyah Brown, 18, of Bradenton, following a shooting that left a man dead on Saturday.
SPD: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after being shot in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating after a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday morning.
Sarasota police are investigating after a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday morning.
Hooters partners with Bay Area Girl Scouts, sending thousands of cookies to hometown heroes
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area prepares for blast of artic air
As the Bay Area gets ready for a polar plunge, several counties are opening cold weather shelters for those who are homeless or live in homes without adequate heat.
As the Bay Area gets ready for a polar plunge, several counties are opening cold weather shelters for those who are homeless or live in homes without adequate heat.
North Port man meets child online, blackmails him into performing ‘heinous’ sexual acts, police say
North Port police arrested a man who they say pretended to be a teenage girl online and enticed his victim to take a nude photo – then blackmailed the child into performing disturbing sex acts by threatening to post his photo online.
North Port police arrested a man who they say pretended to be a teenage girl online and enticed his victim to take a nude photo – then blackmailed the child into performing disturbing sex acts by threatening to post his photo online.
Sarasota schools ask parents to consider substitute teaching as need doubles during omicron wave
School districts in the Bay Area are getting creative as they work through staffing challenges made worse by the recent COVID-19 omicron wave.
School districts in the Bay Area are getting creative as they work through staffing challenges made worse by the recent COVID-19 omicron wave.