Sarasota schools: Licensed medical doctor must sign mask medical exemption form
The superintendent of Sarasota County schools says medical exemption forms for the district's COVID-19 mask policy will only be accepted if they are signed by a licensed medical doctor.
The superintendent of Sarasota County schools says medical exemption forms for the district's COVID-19 mask policy will only be accepted if they are signed by a licensed medical doctor.
Lifeguards warn of rip currents heading into Labor Day weekend
Beaches from Manatee to Pinellas counties had red flag hazard warnings up Tuesday.
Beaches from Manatee to Pinellas counties had red flag hazard warnings up Tuesday.
Pregnant women more likely to develop severe COVID symptoms, give birth prematurely, doctors say
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
Sarasota urn company grows with COVID-19 death toll
The owner of a Sarasota urn company says she's never been so bust. And with an average of 227 Floridians dying every seven days just of COVID, a Bay Area crematorium told FOX 13 it is at capacity.
The owner of a Sarasota urn company says she's never been so bust. And with an average of 227 Floridians dying every seven days just of COVID, a Bay Area crematorium told FOX 13 it is at capacity.
Sarasota police chief retires after 7 months on the job following 'unexpected health issues'
After seven months on the job, Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser announced he will retire.
After seven months on the job, Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser announced he will retire.
Sarasota County inmate's death may have been ‘self-inflicted,’ detectives say
Sarasota County investigators are trying to piece together what led up to the death of an inmate.
Sarasota County investigators are trying to piece together what led up to the death of an inmate.
Sarasota County school board approves 90-day mask requirement
After hours of public comment and several recesses to calm a heated gallery, the Sarasota County school board voted 3-2 Friday night to implement a 90-day mask requirement for students and staff.
After hours of public comment and several recesses to calm a heated gallery, the Sarasota County school board voted 3-2 Friday night to implement a 90-day mask requirement for students and staff.
Dog with new set of wheels looking for a new home in Englewood
A two-year-old dog that gets around with the help of a wheelchair is in need of the right family to adopt her.
A two-year-old dog that gets around with the help of a wheelchair is in need of the right family to adopt her.
'Continuous mass casualty situation': Hospital workers reach breaking point across Tampa Bay
Healthcare workers are exhausted, stretched thin, and working to save lives 18 months after the pandemic began. Now, some of them are sharing their stories in hopes of encouraging the holdouts to get vaccinated.
Healthcare workers are exhausted, stretched thin, and working to save lives 18 months after the pandemic began. Now, some of them are sharing their stories in hopes of encouraging the holdouts to get vaccinated.
10-month roundabout construction project tests patience of Sarasota drivers
Horns blared, drivers screamed and some sat in traffic on their phones waiting for the car ahead of them to move near U.S. 41 and Gulf Stream in Sarasota as construction on a roundabout got underway this week.
Horns blared, drivers screamed and some sat in traffic on their phones waiting for the car ahead of them to move near U.S. 41 and Gulf Stream in Sarasota as construction on a roundabout got underway this week.
Efforts underway to get medical care to remote areas of Haiti
An earthquake, followed by a tropical storm, devastated remote areas of Haiti, where residents have struggled for years to overcome repeated natural disasters.
An earthquake, followed by a tropical storm, devastated remote areas of Haiti, where residents have struggled for years to overcome repeated natural disasters.
Bay Area groups send planeload of supplies to Haiti
Relief supplies from the Tampa Bay area are beginning to arrive in Haiti after another earthquake devastated the embattled country.
Relief supplies from the Tampa Bay area are beginning to arrive in Haiti after another earthquake devastated the embattled country.
Threat of flooding around Myakka River keeps residents on edge ahead of Fred
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.
As COVID-19 cases rise in schools, health officials say it’s going to get worse before it gets better
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
After 35 years, Sarasota police close cold-case murder after identifying suspect, who died in 2015
Sarasota police say they have finally identified the man who murdered 28-year-old Denise Stafford while she was at home with her daughter in October 1985.
Sarasota police say they have finally identified the man who murdered 28-year-old Denise Stafford while she was at home with her daughter in October 1985.
Anglers reel in 13-foot, 900-pound pregnant tiger shark less than 30 miles off Sarasota coast
When two tourists from Montana came to Sarasota on vacation, they never imagined they would come face to face with one of the largest sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
When two tourists from Montana came to Sarasota on vacation, they never imagined they would come face to face with one of the largest sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sarasota schools: No field trips, visitors for 30 days due to COVID-19
Due to the increased community spread of COVID-19 in Sarasota County, school officials have suspended field trips and visitors for 30 days.
Due to the increased community spread of COVID-19 in Sarasota County, school officials have suspended field trips and visitors for 30 days.
Sarasota coding school gives kids early tech skills
An after-school program in Sarasota is giving kids an edge for the future by teaching them new languages -- computer code.
An after-school program in Sarasota is giving kids an edge for the future by teaching them new languages -- computer code.
Sarasota’s first female SWAT officer prepares every day for the unknown
Before Sarasota SWAT's first female became an officer, she had a career in social work and helped people through traumatic events, but she wanted to do more.
Before Sarasota SWAT's first female became an officer, she had a career in social work and helped people through traumatic events, but she wanted to do more.
No-swim advisories issued at Sarasota County beaches due to high levels of bacteria
Sarasota County officials are warning beachgoers to stay out of the water at several beaches as no-swim advisories have been put in place.
Sarasota County officials are warning beachgoers to stay out of the water at several beaches as no-swim advisories have been put in place.