Parents deny wrongdoing after toddler allegedly overdoses on cocaine
Sarasota County deputies responded to a 911 call from a Venice home back in January where a 21-month-old boy wasn't breathing. The parents told deputies he had put something in his mouth during a walk, but as the investigation unfolded, deputies say stories changed.
Sarasota County deputies responded to a 911 call from a Venice home back in January where a 21-month-old boy wasn't breathing. The parents told deputies he had put something in his mouth during a walk, but as the investigation unfolded, deputies say stories changed.
13 arrested, charged with over 50 felonies in Sarasota County drug sting
Sarasota County detectives went undercover to target illegal drug sales and arrested 13 people.
Sarasota County detectives went undercover to target illegal drug sales and arrested 13 people.
Siblings' 'twisted' card game now delights families everywhere
A Sarasota family's game of inside jokes is now a card game and app available for families to enjoy all over the world.
A Sarasota family's game of inside jokes is now a card game and app available for families to enjoy all over the world.
'Disoriented' man fatally shot after breaking into Sarasota home, deputies say
Dispatchers received a frantic 911 call Wednesday morning from inside a home in Sarasota: "Someone just tried to break into my home and I just shot and killed him."
Dispatchers received a frantic 911 call Wednesday morning from inside a home in Sarasota: "Someone just tried to break into my home and I just shot and killed him."
Man, diving for prehistoric shark teeth, bitten by alligator in Myakka River
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
Florida's transgender athletics law 'pits children against each other,' activists say
The governor says the new law is aimed at protecting girls and women’s sports, but protesters believe the law does nothing more than hurt an already marginalized group.
The governor says the new law is aimed at protecting girls and women’s sports, but protesters believe the law does nothing more than hurt an already marginalized group.
Danger remains high after lightning sparks multiple brush fires
Lightning from Sunday's thunderstorms has crews with Sarasota County Fire Department and the Florida Forest Service Myakka River District working on three brush fires at separate reserves.
Lightning from Sunday's thunderstorms has crews with Sarasota County Fire Department and the Florida Forest Service Myakka River District working on three brush fires at separate reserves.
Competitors, fans return to Sarasota for NCAA Rowing Championship
College athletes and spectators from across the country are in Sarasota Memorial Day for the NCAA Rowing Championship.
College athletes and spectators from across the country are in Sarasota Memorial Day for the NCAA Rowing Championship.
County leaders ask residents to be mindful of water usage ahead of Memorial Day holiday
The water system in Sarasota County is beginning to show signs of improvement after officials declared a state of emergency to restrict water usage for irrigation. County officials blame the lack of rain for recent record-setting water demand in the county.
The water system in Sarasota County is beginning to show signs of improvement after officials declared a state of emergency to restrict water usage for irrigation. County officials blame the lack of rain for recent record-setting water demand in the county.
Sarasota County declares state of emergency after record water usage strains systems
Sarasota County government officials have declared a state of emergency after residents used a record amount of water Tuesday.
Sarasota County government officials have declared a state of emergency after residents used a record amount of water Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis announces bonuses for teachers during appearance in Sarasota
Governor Ron DeSantis is scheduled to visit a school in Sarasota on Wednesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis is scheduled to visit a school in Sarasota on Wednesday.
Murals paint a picture of Sarasota's past
The Rosemary Arts and Design District (RADD) is enlisting artists from across the country to paint murals of the first settlers of Sarasota’s Overtown Historic District, the first Black community in Sarasota.
The Rosemary Arts and Design District (RADD) is enlisting artists from across the country to paint murals of the first settlers of Sarasota’s Overtown Historic District, the first Black community in Sarasota.
Sarasota police search for 2 men likely posing as fencing contractors to distract homeowners
A knock at the front door Monday afternoon brought an unexpected visitor to a Sarasota home. Police are now looking for two men who might be trying to pull of distraction scams.
A knock at the front door Monday afternoon brought an unexpected visitor to a Sarasota home. Police are now looking for two men who might be trying to pull of distraction scams.
Bradenton woman arrested for hit-and-run crash that killed Sarasota pedestrian in January
Sarasota police have arrested 29-year-old Leyonna Dunbar, who is suspected of hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian and leaving him to die back in January.
Sarasota police have arrested 29-year-old Leyonna Dunbar, who is suspected of hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian and leaving him to die back in January.
'Save Siesta Key' explores incorporation to have a louder local voice
The dredging of Big Pass, a development planned at Stickney Point and U.S. 41, and a roundabout have left some Siesta Key residents exploring incorporation.
The dredging of Big Pass, a development planned at Stickney Point and U.S. 41, and a roundabout have left some Siesta Key residents exploring incorporation.
Sarasota officer breaks window to rescue dog left in hot car
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
Carlie Brucia's killer gets new sentencing hearing
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday ordered a new sentencing hearing for a man who killed 11-year-old Carlie Brucia in Sarasota County in a case that drew national attention.
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday ordered a new sentencing hearing for a man who killed 11-year-old Carlie Brucia in Sarasota County in a case that drew national attention.
Volunteers pull 267 pounds of trash and debris from New Pass
Dozens of volunteers with Sarasota Bay Watch hauled everything from fishing poles to cast nets to cell phones and even a BB gun from the waters of New Pass recently.
Dozens of volunteers with Sarasota Bay Watch hauled everything from fishing poles to cast nets to cell phones and even a BB gun from the waters of New Pass recently.
Ringling Causeway lanes reopen after gas leak
Traffic to the beach was blocked in Sarasota earlier, thanks to a gas leak near the John Ringling Causeway.
Traffic to the beach was blocked in Sarasota earlier, thanks to a gas leak near the John Ringling Causeway.
Independence Day celebrations return to Bay Area
Fireworks will once again light up the night on the Fourth of July. Sarasota, Lakeland, Bradenton, and St. Petersburg all say plans are in the works for an Independence Day to remember.
Fireworks will once again light up the night on the Fourth of July. Sarasota, Lakeland, Bradenton, and St. Petersburg all say plans are in the works for an Independence Day to remember.