Agape Flights plane located after crashing in Haiti, no survivors reported: officials
A local missionary aviation organization says they don't believe anybody survived after one of its flights crashed in the mountains of Haiti, according to officials.
A local missionary aviation organization says they don't believe anybody survived after one of its flights crashed in the mountains of Haiti, according to officials.
Venice High School mother concerned after student sneaks weapon into school, principal responds
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
Governor DeSantis renews warning of A.I. accessibility
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Man accused of shooting victim in leg in Sarasota Lowe’s parking lot arrested
A shooting suspect has been arrested after a man was hospitalized when gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Tuesday.
A shooting suspect has been arrested after a man was hospitalized when gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Tuesday.
Lowe’s parking lot shooting injures 1 in Sarasota: Sheriff
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe's Home Improvement store.
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe's Home Improvement store.
Art Center Sarasota celebrates its members for centennial celebration
To celebrate a centennial milestone, Art Center Sarasota is shining a light on the work of its members.
To celebrate a centennial milestone, Art Center Sarasota is shining a light on the work of its members.
60-acre North Port brush fire sparks concerns of potentially ‘severe’ wildfire season, burn ban still in place
North Port fire crews continued to work Tuesday afternoon, putting out hot spots and smoke that remained from a nearly 60-acre brush fire that burned right next to I-75.
North Port fire crews continued to work Tuesday afternoon, putting out hot spots and smoke that remained from a nearly 60-acre brush fire that burned right next to I-75.
North Port lifeguard accused of having sex with 13-year-old facing sex battery charges: Deputies
A North Port lifeguard was arrested after he was caught having sex with a 13-year-old girl in a parked car early Monday morning.
A North Port lifeguard was arrested after he was caught having sex with a 13-year-old girl in a parked car early Monday morning.
Mote Marine researchers study electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are studying a device that could help fishermen. They just published research about an electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines.
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are studying a device that could help fishermen. They just published research about an electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines.
Venice woman arrested in illegal gambling operation at arcade, 66 slot machines seized: SCSO
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota County’s land acquisition program that’s protected 42,000 acres returning to ballot in November
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
Vern Buchanan announces retirement after 20 years in Congress
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan has announced that he is retiring at the end of his current term after 20 years in Congress.
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan has announced that he is retiring at the end of his current term after 20 years in Congress.
Circle K customers left with car problems after filling up at Nokomis gas station, state investigating
A mix-up at a Circle K gas station in Nokomis is leading to some costly repairs for drivers. Customers thought they were pumping gas, but instead, they were pumping diesel.
A mix-up at a Circle K gas station in Nokomis is leading to some costly repairs for drivers. Customers thought they were pumping gas, but instead, they were pumping diesel.
Missing diver found dead in Sarasota County: SCSO
A diver reported missing off Manasota Beach Sunday morning was found dead, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A diver reported missing off Manasota Beach Sunday morning was found dead, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota's Ringling Museum celebrates 25 years of partnership with FSU
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
Sarasota dog killed, another bitten on neighborhood walk; attacking dog shot by deputies
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Sarasota man, 65, arrested for trafficking over 400 grams of cocaine: police
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Florida maintenance man accused of sexually assaulting disabled patient
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.