Frequent crashes at curve on Siesta Key prompt calls for safety upgrades
Along part of Siesta Drive, shattered glass and a few car parts litter the roadway and grass – signs of cars ending up where they shouldn't be. Neighbors worry a tragedy is just around the corner.
Along part of Siesta Drive, shattered glass and a few car parts litter the roadway and grass – signs of cars ending up where they shouldn't be. Neighbors worry a tragedy is just around the corner.
School district eyeing solutions to traffic problems at Laurel Nokomis School
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
Sarasota teen arrested in shooting death of 14-year-old, police say
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another 14-year-old in Sarasota, police say.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another 14-year-old in Sarasota, police say.
Florida man murdered 'romantic' partner in Sarasota hotel room, police say
Sarasota police say a murder suspect shot and killed his romantic partner inside a hotel room last week and was arrested in Charlotte County.
Sarasota police say a murder suspect shot and killed his romantic partner inside a hotel room last week and was arrested in Charlotte County.
Shooting in Sarasota leaves juvenile dead, police say
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile dead Friday night.
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile dead Friday night.
Sarasota program aims to rehabilitate inmates, reduce jail population
With Sarasota County's jails bursting at the seams, officials are looking to a treatment program to get inmates the help they need before reentering society.
With Sarasota County's jails bursting at the seams, officials are looking to a treatment program to get inmates the help they need before reentering society.
'Suspicious circumstances' around body found in Sarasota hotel, police say
Police in Sarasota are investigating after a body was found Thursday afternoon at a hotel off University Parkway.
Police in Sarasota are investigating after a body was found Thursday afternoon at a hotel off University Parkway.
Mote Marine maintenance worker arrested on child porn charges
An employee at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium was arrested after Sarasota County deputies say they discovered he uploaded child porn imagery.
An employee at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium was arrested after Sarasota County deputies say they discovered he uploaded child porn imagery.
Siesta Key residents show solidarity in push to secede from Sarasota County
Siesta Key residents gave a show of solidarity in hopes that state lawmakers will allow a referendum on whether the barrier island of 5,500, which is currently governed by Sarasota County, can form a city.
Siesta Key residents gave a show of solidarity in hopes that state lawmakers will allow a referendum on whether the barrier island of 5,500, which is currently governed by Sarasota County, can form a city.
Fog interferes with Sarasota traffic cams, leaving drivers stuck or forced to run lights
Fog, by itself, can cause headaches for drivers. But in Sarasota, the fog has been so bad that the cameras used time stoplights can't even sense vehicles at intersections.
Fog, by itself, can cause headaches for drivers. But in Sarasota, the fog has been so bad that the cameras used time stoplights can't even sense vehicles at intersections.
FHP investigating fiery fatal crash involving SCAT bus, motorycle
A fiery crash between a Sarasota County Area Transit bus and a motorcycle left one person dead Friday night.
A fiery crash between a Sarasota County Area Transit bus and a motorcycle left one person dead Friday night.
Tervis to open 71,000-square-foot fulfillment center in North Port
The Florida-based company that makes those famous tumblers is expanding.
The Florida-based company that makes those famous tumblers is expanding.
Seniors relive great memories at 50s-themed center in Sarasota
A new day center in Sarasota gives seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's the chance to resurrect memories of their younger years, with a 50s-themed diner, movie theater, and art space.
A new day center in Sarasota gives seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's the chance to resurrect memories of their younger years, with a 50s-themed diner, movie theater, and art space.
Child porn possession charges lead Sarasota police to victim from 1990s
Sarasota detectives arrested a 56-year-old on child porn possession charges. They said he admitted to also inappropriately touching two young boys in the early 1990s – one of which was tracked down by police. Now, the victim plans to press charges.
Sarasota detectives arrested a 56-year-old on child porn possession charges. They said he admitted to also inappropriately touching two young boys in the early 1990s – one of which was tracked down by police. Now, the victim plans to press charges.
HEARTS program, North Port PD create safety, extended family for seniors
North Port PD has an early Thanksgiving celebration to meet the seniors in the HEARTS program, which pairs officers with those who need a little extra help around the holidays -- and every day.
North Port PD has an early Thanksgiving celebration to meet the seniors in the HEARTS program, which pairs officers with those who need a little extra help around the holidays -- and every day.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney hints at charges against ‘additional individuals’
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Brian Laundrie died by self-inflicted gunshot, family attorney says
One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.
One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.
Brian Laundrie's family surrendered guns to law enforcement on Sept. 17 -- but one was missing
When Brian Laundrie’s parents reported him missing in mid-September following the strangulation of his fiancée Gabby Petito, they turned over all of the firearms in their home to the FBI – but one was apparently missing.
When Brian Laundrie’s parents reported him missing in mid-September following the strangulation of his fiancée Gabby Petito, they turned over all of the firearms in their home to the FBI – but one was apparently missing.
Gabby Petito tribute bench placed North Port park will serve as permanent memorial
A bench covered in colorful steel butterflies sits in the shade of trees in a North Port park, just steps away from where a makeshift memorial once stood. In the center, a plaque reads, "In Memory of Gabby Petito."
A bench covered in colorful steel butterflies sits in the shade of trees in a North Port park, just steps away from where a makeshift memorial once stood. In the center, a plaque reads, "In Memory of Gabby Petito."
ACLU challenges how courts in Manatee and Sarasota counties set bail
Some people are sitting in jail with bail amounts they just cannot pay, so the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is fighting to get those bail amounts lowered.
Some people are sitting in jail with bail amounts they just cannot pay, so the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is fighting to get those bail amounts lowered.