Sarasota hospitals see influx of COVID-19 patients, including children
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota was the first in Florida to diagnose and treat a COVID-19 patient and more than a year later, the staff continues to care for patients.
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota was the first in Florida to diagnose and treat a COVID-19 patient and more than a year later, the staff continues to care for patients.
Bay Area schools finalize back-to-school COVID protocols
Florida schools are reopening with little to no guidance from the state, leaving some teachers, students, and parents left to their own devices when it comes to COVID-19 safety.
Florida schools are reopening with little to no guidance from the state, leaving some teachers, students, and parents left to their own devices when it comes to COVID-19 safety.
Sarasota County school officials plan for rising COVID-19 cases as school begins
Sarasota County school officials say they are worried about the new school year after the health department reported its highest number of COVID-19 cases in kids, averaging 30 a day over the last week in the county.
Sarasota County school officials say they are worried about the new school year after the health department reported its highest number of COVID-19 cases in kids, averaging 30 a day over the last week in the county.
Summer Circus Spectacular at Sarasota's Asolo Theater is fun for the entire family
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling have come together to create the Summer Circus Spectacular at the historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota.
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling have come together to create the Summer Circus Spectacular at the historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota.
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.