North Port police located missing teen
Police in North Port have safely located a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Saturday. No additional details were provided.
Police in North Port have safely located a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Saturday. No additional details were provided.
'Choose a meal, no questions asked:' Nokomis food truck helps feed community
Tina Russo works to serve up good food along with a side of hope. Right next to her specials board is a board she calls ‘Neighbors helping Neighbors.’ It's filled with tickets of pre-purchased meals for anyone in need.
Tina Russo works to serve up good food along with a side of hope. Right next to her specials board is a board she calls ‘Neighbors helping Neighbors.’ It's filled with tickets of pre-purchased meals for anyone in need.
Exhibit honoring first Black Major League Baseball coach Buck O’Neil on display in Sarasota
Buck O'Neil, the grandson of slaves, grew up in Sarasota during the 1920s. He went on to be a Negro League star and the first Black coach in Major League Baseball.
Buck O'Neil, the grandson of slaves, grew up in Sarasota during the 1920s. He went on to be a Negro League star and the first Black coach in Major League Baseball.
Sarasota lets mask mandate expire, citing lack of enforcement capabilities
The city of Sarasota voted to let its mask ordinance expire next week, and it comes at a time when public health leaders are warning against easing up COVID-19 restrictions.
The city of Sarasota voted to let its mask ordinance expire next week, and it comes at a time when public health leaders are warning against easing up COVID-19 restrictions.
Wrong-way driver crashes into deputy patrol car on I-75, troopers say
As a Sarasota County deputy was responding to a report of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75, officials said both ended up crashing into each other.
As a Sarasota County deputy was responding to a report of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75, officials said both ended up crashing into each other.
Scientists scramble to study newly-discovered whale species before it's too late
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Family hopes 'Be a Match' event will lead to cure for 8-year-old boy's leukemia
Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life.
Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life.
Homebound residents in Venice receive COVID-19 vaccine
Venice Fire-EMS crews started vaccinating homebound residents on Friday morning.
Venice Fire-EMS crews started vaccinating homebound residents on Friday morning.
DeSantis says 35% of Florida seniors have been vaccinated
Florida's COVID-19 case numbers are trending lower. The seven-day average of those testing positive is right at 7%, compared to 11% a month ago.
Florida's COVID-19 case numbers are trending lower. The seven-day average of those testing positive is right at 7%, compared to 11% a month ago.
Sarasota County gets 1,000 additional vaccines
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County says 1,000 vaccine-eligible residents will receive notifications about a one-day, state-sponsored vaccination clinic, which is being held Wednesday, February 10.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County says 1,000 vaccine-eligible residents will receive notifications about a one-day, state-sponsored vaccination clinic, which is being held Wednesday, February 10.
Sarasota police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting
Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Sarasota.
Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Sarasota.
Sarasota County principal’s legacy lives on at Southside Elementary School
For decades Dorothy E. Smith dedicated her life to children throughout Sarasota County. She taught some of the most important lessons at one of the most uncertain times.
For decades Dorothy E. Smith dedicated her life to children throughout Sarasota County. She taught some of the most important lessons at one of the most uncertain times.
State representative to introduce Ethan’s Law in honor of 10-year-old killed in boat crash
If passed, ‘Ethan’s Law’ would require operators of boats under 26-feet to wear an engine safety cut-off device.
If passed, ‘Ethan’s Law’ would require operators of boats under 26-feet to wear an engine safety cut-off device.
Humane Society of Sarasota expansion carries on life-saving mission
In 1952, the Humane Society of Sarasota County began with the vision to provide help for animals and be a no-kill shelter. That mission thrives today as they prepare for the completion of their full facility expansion campaign.
In 1952, the Humane Society of Sarasota County began with the vision to provide help for animals and be a no-kill shelter. That mission thrives today as they prepare for the completion of their full facility expansion campaign.
City of Sarasota names new police chief
Capt. James Rieser has been named the new police chief in the city of Sarasota.
Capt. James Rieser has been named the new police chief in the city of Sarasota.
Sarasota's police chief to resign, effective Friday
After serving eight years as the Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino abruptly submitted her resignation Wednesday. She is set to retire at the end of her shift this Friday.
After serving eight years as the Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino abruptly submitted her resignation Wednesday. She is set to retire at the end of her shift this Friday.
Elderly man dead in van found submerged at Venice boat ramp
It was just after 7 a.m. when a boater reported seeing a minivan in the water at Marina Park. Emergency crews found one person inside and pulled him from the van, but they were unable to revive him.
It was just after 7 a.m. when a boater reported seeing a minivan in the water at Marina Park. Emergency crews found one person inside and pulled him from the van, but they were unable to revive him.
Palmetto man accused of sexually abusing child for four years, police say
Detectives said the suspect sexually abused the victim when she was 8 years old until the age of 12.
Detectives said the suspect sexually abused the victim when she was 8 years old until the age of 12.
Women accused of pretending to be officers, threatening to shoot victim
Sarasota police arrested two women accusing them of impersonating a law enforcement officer, using flashing lights, a siren, and a bull horn to pull someone over.
Sarasota police arrested two women accusing them of impersonating a law enforcement officer, using flashing lights, a siren, and a bull horn to pull someone over.
Vaccinated healthcare workers bringing luck, angels to Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl 55 will be historic on many levels but beyond the records set on the field, perhaps the biggest impact will be the images of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers cheering from the stands.
Super Bowl 55 will be historic on many levels but beyond the records set on the field, perhaps the biggest impact will be the images of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers cheering from the stands.