FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death in notebook found near his body
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
City of Sarasota to receive $10 million from state to address flood-prone areas
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
Second suspect charged in connection with shooting death of Riverview grad home from college for Christmas
Nyquan Priester, 20, was charged with second-degree murder on Thursday in connection with the shooting death of Dylan Jenkins, 18, a Riverview High School graduate who was home from college for Christmas.
Nyquan Priester, 20, was charged with second-degree murder on Thursday in connection with the shooting death of Dylan Jenkins, 18, a Riverview High School graduate who was home from college for Christmas.
‘Ethan’s Law’ moves forward in honor of 10-year-old killed in boating crash
The parents of Ethan Isaacs and Rep. Fiona McFarland are trying to pass a law requiring instructors of water sports to wear an engine safety cut-off device.
The parents of Ethan Isaacs and Rep. Fiona McFarland are trying to pass a law requiring instructors of water sports to wear an engine safety cut-off device.
Artist auctions lipstick painting of Betty White to benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
Home carrying legacy of Sarasota's first Black community to be relocated, transformed for cultural center
A home in Sarasota's Rosemary District will soon carry the legacy of the city’s first Black community. Plans are in the works to transform it into an African American cultural arts center and history museum, but first the home has to be relocated.
A home in Sarasota's Rosemary District will soon carry the legacy of the city’s first Black community. Plans are in the works to transform it into an African American cultural arts center and history museum, but first the home has to be relocated.
Environmental program seeking $17.5 million to restore seagrass, clams in 3 Bay Area estuaries
A new initiative to restore seagrass and clams in Bay Area estuaries officially kicked off Saturday.
A new initiative to restore seagrass and clams in Bay Area estuaries officially kicked off Saturday.
Tax incentives proposed to bring filmmakers back to Florida
There are renewed efforts in Tallahassee to bring major film productions back to Florida through a proposed tax credit incentive program.
There are renewed efforts in Tallahassee to bring major film productions back to Florida through a proposed tax credit incentive program.
100 years after founding of Sarasota's Newtown community, first bank opens its doors
After playing football in the NFL, Carlos Yancy returned home to the Newtown. Now he's working to better his community with First Home Bank – the town's first bank since it was established in 1914.
After playing football in the NFL, Carlos Yancy returned home to the Newtown. Now he's working to better his community with First Home Bank – the town's first bank since it was established in 1914.
1 arrested, another sought in shooting death of Riverview graduate, shot while home for Christmas
An arrest was made in connection to a Dec. 29 shooting at Ackerman Park that killed an 18-year-old Riverview High School graduate and budding college football player, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
An arrest was made in connection to a Dec. 29 shooting at Ackerman Park that killed an 18-year-old Riverview High School graduate and budding college football player, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota police arrest twin brothers accused of shooting at cars after surveillance video surfaces
Sarasota police have arrested twins, Jason and Jeremy Versakos, after they say the brothers have been shooting cars with pellet guns.
Sarasota police have arrested twins, Jason and Jeremy Versakos, after they say the brothers have been shooting cars with pellet guns.
Sarasota seabird sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and releases thousands of birds each year
Dale Shields, a.k.a. the ‘Pelican Man’ created the Pelican Man Sanctuary in the 1980s after finding an injured brown pelican. Since then it has grown into Save Our Seabirds, which receives 5,000 calls a year about birds in distress.
Dale Shields, a.k.a. the ‘Pelican Man’ created the Pelican Man Sanctuary in the 1980s after finding an injured brown pelican. Since then it has grown into Save Our Seabirds, which receives 5,000 calls a year about birds in distress.
Convicted sex offender rapes disabled woman in Sarasota parking lot, deputies say
A convicted sex offender is accused of raping a non-verbal woman with autism in a Sarasota parking lot while her mother was inside a store, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A convicted sex offender is accused of raping a non-verbal woman with autism in a Sarasota parking lot while her mother was inside a store, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota government votes to permanently preserve Bobby Jones Golf Course
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
Unpaid fines leave nearly 2,000 Sarasota residents with suspended licenses, prompting lawsuit
Nearly 2,000 drivers in Sarasota County have had their driver's licenses suspended over unpaid fees and fines over cases that aren't related to driving offenses. The ACLU of Florida says these measures are unfair and cause unnecessary problems for citizens.
Nearly 2,000 drivers in Sarasota County have had their driver's licenses suspended over unpaid fees and fines over cases that aren't related to driving offenses. The ACLU of Florida says these measures are unfair and cause unnecessary problems for citizens.
City of Sarasota looks to add waterfront dog parks
Sarasota Commissioner Hagen Brody hopes to create a waterfront dog park, but the Audubon Society is concerned it may interfere with the birds that nest on the beaches.
Sarasota Commissioner Hagen Brody hopes to create a waterfront dog park, but the Audubon Society is concerned it may interfere with the birds that nest on the beaches.
Effort to incorporate Siesta Key fails
Siesta Key residents were upset Tuesday night after a legislative delegation voted down efforts to incorporate Siesta Key as its own city, removing it from Sarasota County's oversight.
Siesta Key residents were upset Tuesday night after a legislative delegation voted down efforts to incorporate Siesta Key as its own city, removing it from Sarasota County's oversight.
Riverview High grad killed in 'senseless' shooting while home from college for Christmas
Deputies say 18-year-old Dylan Jenkins wasn't even involved in the fight that led to his shooting death at a park in Sarasota. Those who loved the budding college football player are urging anyone who knows what happened to come forward.
Deputies say 18-year-old Dylan Jenkins wasn't even involved in the fight that led to his shooting death at a park in Sarasota. Those who loved the budding college football player are urging anyone who knows what happened to come forward.
Beach-smoking ban again proposed by Florida lawmaker
You can find them in the parking lot, on the walkway up, and under the sand at Lido Beach. Now, Senator Joe Gruters hopes to keep cigarette butts off the beach.
You can find them in the parking lot, on the walkway up, and under the sand at Lido Beach. Now, Senator Joe Gruters hopes to keep cigarette butts off the beach.
Sarasota convicted felon arrested after deadly pizza shop shooting on New Year's Day, police say
Sarasota police said someone from another table in the restaurant became physically ill as he walked by the suspect's table, spurring a fight that led to the deadly shooting.
Sarasota police said someone from another table in the restaurant became physically ill as he walked by the suspect's table, spurring a fight that led to the deadly shooting.