‘I want to skydive’: Venice grandmother, 96, takes leap of faith in honor of late grandson
Betty Weiblinger recently jumped out of an airplane for the first time at the age of 96.
Betty Weiblinger recently jumped out of an airplane for the first time at the age of 96.
United Way group raises money to keep families from being evicted in Sarasota County
Women United, a group under United Way of South Sarasota County, is raising money to help families in danger of being evicted from their homes.
Women United, a group under United Way of South Sarasota County, is raising money to help families in danger of being evicted from their homes.
Alligator bites Sarasota County man fishing in retention pond
A 39-year-old man was fishing in a Venice pond when an alligator bit his leg.
A 39-year-old man was fishing in a Venice pond when an alligator bit his leg.
Agencies pool resources to help homeless veterans
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Trump to hold rally in Sarasota July 3
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Sarasota over the July 4th weekend.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Sarasota over the July 4th weekend.
Ca’ d’Zan restorations should carry historic mansion well into its second century
If John Ringling was the king of Sarasota in the early 20th Century, his home, Ca’ d’Zan, was his crown jewel. As it nears its 100th birthday, the historic mansion has been undergoing a few upgrades.
If John Ringling was the king of Sarasota in the early 20th Century, his home, Ca’ d’Zan, was his crown jewel. As it nears its 100th birthday, the historic mansion has been undergoing a few upgrades.
2 juveniles, adult arrested in North Port shooting
Two teens and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection to a shooting Friday night in North Port.
Two teens and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection to a shooting Friday night in North Port.
Pregnant sea turtle gets stuck on beach stairs while searching for place to nest on Manasota Key
Volunteers had to come to the rescue of a pregnant sea turtle that found herself stuck on a beach staircase on Manasota Key.
Volunteers had to come to the rescue of a pregnant sea turtle that found herself stuck on a beach staircase on Manasota Key.
Sarasota man charged in 2018 deadly shooting
Murder charges have been filed more than three years after an armed robbery turned fatal in Sarasota, police say.
Murder charges have been filed more than three years after an armed robbery turned fatal in Sarasota, police say.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver after 1 seriously injured in Sarasota crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run driver following a crash that seriously injured a 31-year-old woman from Ocala Saturday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run driver following a crash that seriously injured a 31-year-old woman from Ocala Saturday night.
Florida car dealership owner leaves huge legacy in Tampa Bay
"It's going to be huuuuuuuuge." Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New York for his advertisements, but that familiar call to come buy a new car was silenced Thursday when he died in Sarasota, at the age of 65.
"It's going to be huuuuuuuuge." Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New York for his advertisements, but that familiar call to come buy a new car was silenced Thursday when he died in Sarasota, at the age of 65.
One person injured in North Port shooting Friday
North Port police are investigating a shooting that injured one person Friday night.
North Port police are investigating a shooting that injured one person Friday night.
Sarasota Mayor declares June 12th as 'Pulse Remembrance Day'
Mayor Hagen Brody declared June 12th as “Pulse Remembrance Day” in Sarasota during two ceremonies throughout the day, marking the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting where 49 innocent lives were lost.
Mayor Hagen Brody declared June 12th as “Pulse Remembrance Day” in Sarasota during two ceremonies throughout the day, marking the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting where 49 innocent lives were lost.
Experts advise steering clear of gators during mating season after two recent attacks
Florida’s waterways are inviting, but they’re also home to wildlife that can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. In the last two weeks, there have been two alligator attacks in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida’s waterways are inviting, but they’re also home to wildlife that can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. In the last two weeks, there have been two alligator attacks in the Tampa Bay area.
Venice EMS uses 'game-changer' device to perform chest compressions with 99% efficiency
After suffering a massive heart attack, a Venice man is living with a new outlook on life after being brought back to life by Venice Fire Rescue EMS workers, with the help of a Lucas device, which performs near-perfect chest compressions.
After suffering a massive heart attack, a Venice man is living with a new outlook on life after being brought back to life by Venice Fire Rescue EMS workers, with the help of a Lucas device, which performs near-perfect chest compressions.
Sarasota police: Suspect used broken wine glasses to stab 74-year-old man in attempted carjacking
Police say Gavin Pearce grabbed two wine glasses from an outdoor table at a restaurant, broke the glasses on the ground, then jumped into a white Aston Martin convertible, attacking the 74-year-old man in the driver's seat.
Police say Gavin Pearce grabbed two wine glasses from an outdoor table at a restaurant, broke the glasses on the ground, then jumped into a white Aston Martin convertible, attacking the 74-year-old man in the driver's seat.
After surviving deadly lightning strike, woman turns to writing to cope with loss of friend
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Sarasota teen headed to London after winning scholarship to Royal Ballet School
Noah Campbell, 14, recently won a full scholarship to the Royal Ballet School after competing in the Youth American Grand Prix.
Noah Campbell, 14, recently won a full scholarship to the Royal Ballet School after competing in the Youth American Grand Prix.
Now that Carlton Reserve brush fire is out, wildlife center prepares to treat injured animals
A gopher tortoise was recently rescued from a sea of ash and burned bushes after a brush fire tore through 550 acres of Carlton Reserve.
A gopher tortoise was recently rescued from a sea of ash and burned bushes after a brush fire tore through 550 acres of Carlton Reserve.
Selby Gardens begins upgrades; will soon be first fully-solar botanical garden
They're known for their beautiful orchids. More than 6,000 fill the property at Selby Gardens in downtown Sarasota. And now upgrades that will bring the gardens into the future are getting underway.
They're known for their beautiful orchids. More than 6,000 fill the property at Selby Gardens in downtown Sarasota. And now upgrades that will bring the gardens into the future are getting underway.