Bay Area hospitals restrict visitors as Florida breaks records for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Sarasota Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth hospitals in Polk County are among the medical facilities that are shifting to a no-visitor policy -- with some exceptions -- as Florida experiences record-breaking numbers in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth hospitals in Polk County are among the medical facilities that are shifting to a no-visitor policy -- with some exceptions -- as Florida experiences record-breaking numbers in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Florida troopers reminding drivers to ‘move over’ for emergency vehicles along I-75
FHP troopers will be out in full force Tuesday along I-75 reminding drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.
FHP troopers will be out in full force Tuesday along I-75 reminding drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.
Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
Maggots fill sand along Lido Beach after red tide fish kill
Hundreds of tons of dead fish – victims of the red tide algae bloom – have been pulled from the coast, but now some beachgoers are finding another unwelcome impact of red tide.
Hundreds of tons of dead fish – victims of the red tide algae bloom – have been pulled from the coast, but now some beachgoers are finding another unwelcome impact of red tide.
Researchers studying possible link between red tide and neurological issues
Researchers at the Roskamp Institute are working to determine if there is a connection between red tide and medical issues.
Researchers at the Roskamp Institute are working to determine if there is a connection between red tide and medical issues.
More than 1,000 Florida adults being hospitalized daily for COVID-19
At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.
At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.
Dogs create problems for birds and water quality along Lido Beach
In an effort to protect visitors and birds, the city of Sarasota is putting up signs reminding pet owners that dogs are not allowed on Lido Beach.
In an effort to protect visitors and birds, the city of Sarasota is putting up signs reminding pet owners that dogs are not allowed on Lido Beach.
North Port couple arrested for robbing friend at gunpoint, police say
A North Port woman was robbed at gunpoint by two masked suspects, but she recognized both of them, police said. One of them she identified as a friend of hers.
A North Port woman was robbed at gunpoint by two masked suspects, but she recognized both of them, police said. One of them she identified as a friend of hers.
Artificial reefs filtering out red tide in Nokomis
Under the dock at Pelican Alley in Nokomis, artificial reefs are starting to do their job. Installed just days ago the reefs are already forming. Their job will include filtering red tide out of the water.
Under the dock at Pelican Alley in Nokomis, artificial reefs are starting to do their job. Installed just days ago the reefs are already forming. Their job will include filtering red tide out of the water.
Hundreds of sharks take refuge from red tide in Longboat Key canals
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
74-year-old man found dead in North Port house fire, officials say
North Port officials said a 74-year-old was found dead following a house fire early Sunday morning.
North Port officials said a 74-year-old was found dead following a house fire early Sunday morning.
Joseph Smith, convicted of killing 11-year-old Carlie Brucia, dies in Florida prison
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of murdering 11-year-old Carlie Brucia back in 2004 has died in custody, authorities said.
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of murdering 11-year-old Carlie Brucia back in 2004 has died in custody, authorities said.
Sarasota native takes home silver medal for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics
Sarasota native Emma Weyant is one of six swimmers on Team USA to take home a medal at the Olympics this weekend.
Sarasota native Emma Weyant is one of six swimmers on Team USA to take home a medal at the Olympics this weekend.
1 shot, killed in Sarasota following confrontation, deputies say
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was shot and killed Sunday afternoon.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was shot and killed Sunday afternoon.
1 killed in North Port house fire
One person died in an overnight house fire in North Port, according to the North Port Police Department.
One person died in an overnight house fire in North Port, according to the North Port Police Department.
Sarasota daredevil Cyrus Nock vows to perform again after being injured during circus act in Massachusetts
Sarasota daredevil Cyrus Nock suffered several bone fractures, a dislocated shoulder and a collapsed lung after falling 50 feet while performing in a circus on Cape Cod, but he will be back in the spotlight after he heals.
Sarasota daredevil Cyrus Nock suffered several bone fractures, a dislocated shoulder and a collapsed lung after falling 50 feet while performing in a circus on Cape Cod, but he will be back in the spotlight after he heals.
Sarasota man facing child sexual battery charges, detectives believe there may be more victims
John M. Smith, 47, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of sexual battery on a victim under 12 by an offender over 18, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
John M. Smith, 47, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of sexual battery on a victim under 12 by an offender over 18, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Most Bay Area school districts won’t mandate masks this school year
School districts across the Bay Area have voted to make masks optional in schools this fall and, despite surging coronavirus cases, they aren’t reversing their new policies.
School districts across the Bay Area have voted to make masks optional in schools this fall and, despite surging coronavirus cases, they aren’t reversing their new policies.
Bay Area scientist selected as finalist for SpaceX’s first civilian mission to the moon
As an environmental engineer and ocean scientist, Dr. Tracy Fanara wears a lot of hats – and one of them could soon be an astronaut’s helmet.
As an environmental engineer and ocean scientist, Dr. Tracy Fanara wears a lot of hats – and one of them could soon be an astronaut’s helmet.
Lifeguard competition returns to Siesta Key
Nearly 200 of Florida’s top lifeguards are competing this week for a chance to show off their skills on a national stage.
Nearly 200 of Florida’s top lifeguards are competing this week for a chance to show off their skills on a national stage.