Sarasota County bus driver tests positive for COVID-19, riders asked to monitor for symptoms
A driver with the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to Sarasota County officials.
A driver with the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to Sarasota County officials.
SPD: 1 shot, 1 in custody after shooting in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Sarasota police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Officials investigating after 2 people, 1 dog killed in Sarasota structure fire
Two people and a dog died Thursday night in a structure fire, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people and a dog died Thursday night in a structure fire, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
New Year's celebrations around Tampa Bay area brings festivities outdoors amid omicron surge
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Canned Ham Vintage inside Sarasota trailer is ‘time capsule’ filled with vintage fashion
Keeping the past alive through clothing is the mission of one Sarasota woman. Inside her trailer, you'll find an array of clothing, accessories and home goods -- from the 1870s to the 1970s -- and all the stories that are behind it.
Keeping the past alive through clothing is the mission of one Sarasota woman. Inside her trailer, you'll find an array of clothing, accessories and home goods -- from the 1870s to the 1970s -- and all the stories that are behind it.
18-year-old killed in shooting during party at Sarasota park
Deputies are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot and killed during a party at a Sarasota park.
Deputies are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot and killed during a party at a Sarasota park.
FHP: Overturned tanker dumps 200 gallons of fuel on I-75 after 'catastrophic failure of tire'
Florida troopers have closed the southbound lanes of I-75 near the Charlotte and Sarasota county line after a tanker overturned, spilling about 200 gallons onto the highway.
Florida troopers have closed the southbound lanes of I-75 near the Charlotte and Sarasota county line after a tanker overturned, spilling about 200 gallons onto the highway.
Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases, but hospitals remain OK
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of beloved mounted patrol horse
Navigator, a member of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning.
Navigator, a member of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning.
Sarasota holiday festivities benefit area non-profits
More than 100 gingerbread houses and 50 Christmas trees are on display at University Town Center in Sarasota.
More than 100 gingerbread houses and 50 Christmas trees are on display at University Town Center in Sarasota.
Bay Area law enforcement step-up presence at schools amid viral posts about violence Friday
Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.
Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.
Brian Laundrie's parents file petition in Florida to access his estate
Brian Laundrie did not have a will when he died by suicide. A petition for summary administration is necessary when assets are less than $75,000, legal experts say.
Brian Laundrie did not have a will when he died by suicide. A petition for summary administration is necessary when assets are less than $75,000, legal experts say.
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.