Sarasota vaccination site scrambles to switch shots after state suspends Johnson & Johnson vaccine
St. Jude Catholic Church, which was supposed to offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, worked with the health departments in Sarasota and Manatee Counties to secure Moderna shots for 200 people on Saturday.
St. Jude Catholic Church, which was supposed to offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, worked with the health departments in Sarasota and Manatee Counties to secure Moderna shots for 200 people on Saturday.
Pilot reported engine problems before crashing into Venice pond, deputies say
One person was taken to the hospital after a plane crashed into a Venice pond Saturday afternoon, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
One person was taken to the hospital after a plane crashed into a Venice pond Saturday afternoon, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman arrested after crash kills 1, seriously injures 1 in Sarasota County
A 38-year-old woman from Rotonda West was arrested Saturday morning after troopers say she was driving without a valid license when she was involved in a fatal three-vehicle collision in Sarasota County.
A 38-year-old woman from Rotonda West was arrested Saturday morning after troopers say she was driving without a valid license when she was involved in a fatal three-vehicle collision in Sarasota County.
Open-air trolleys may make traveling easier throughout Sarasota
Getting back and forth from downtown Sarasota to St. Armand's and Lido beach could soon be easier. The city of Sarasota is looking at an open-air trolley.
Getting back and forth from downtown Sarasota to St. Armand's and Lido beach could soon be easier. The city of Sarasota is looking at an open-air trolley.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital kicks off study in search of better weapons against COVID-19
Doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital are the first in the country to start a new COVID study looking at how to stop the body's inflammation response to COVID – and potentially other diseases, too.
Doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital are the first in the country to start a new COVID study looking at how to stop the body's inflammation response to COVID – and potentially other diseases, too.
Warning signs posted after low levels of red tide detected along Sarasota beaches
Depending on what beach you go to in Sarasota County, you may spot signs warning that red tide has been detected in the water.
Depending on what beach you go to in Sarasota County, you may spot signs warning that red tide has been detected in the water.
Video shows manatee giving birth to calf in Siesta Key canal
Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.
Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.
Researchers keep close eye on Tampa Bay's dolphins after Piney Point discharges
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
9 rescued after boat catches fire in Sarasota, police say
Nine people are safe following a boat fire Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Nine people are safe following a boat fire Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Baby boy dies following ‘medical emergency’ at Sarasota daycare, police say
Sarasota police said a 3-month-old who was hospitalized following a "medical emergency" at a daycare has passed away.
Sarasota police said a 3-month-old who was hospitalized following a "medical emergency" at a daycare has passed away.
Sarasota County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Sarasota County are now eligible for the vaccine.
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Sarasota County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Baby boy hospitalized after 'medical emergency' at Sarasota daycare
Investigators remain on the scene in Sarasota where a baby boy was rushed to the hospital after what police are calling a "medical emergency" at a daycare.
Investigators remain on the scene in Sarasota where a baby boy was rushed to the hospital after what police are calling a "medical emergency" at a daycare.
Sarasota man arrested after fentanyl, marijuana found in backpack, police say
Sarasota police say they arrested a 27-year-old man after drugs were located in a backpack.
Sarasota police say they arrested a 27-year-old man after drugs were located in a backpack.
North Port man tried to make girlfriend's murder look like suicide, police say
A North Port woman’s reported suicide was, in fact, a murder. Investigators say they’ve now arrested the man who called 911 after surveillance video showed him tossing a handgun into the woods next to his house.
A North Port woman’s reported suicide was, in fact, a murder. Investigators say they’ve now arrested the man who called 911 after surveillance video showed him tossing a handgun into the woods next to his house.
FHP: Impaired driver had headlights off when deadly crash occurred Tuesday night in Sarasota County
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a 33-year-old driver was speeding with no headlights on when a three-vehicle crash occurred in Sarasota County, leaving one person dead.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a 33-year-old driver was speeding with no headlights on when a three-vehicle crash occurred in Sarasota County, leaving one person dead.
One dead following North Port crash
Investigators say one person has passed away following a Tuesday night crash in North Port.
Investigators say one person has passed away following a Tuesday night crash in North Port.
North Port mom calls for change after teen injured by hit-and-run driver
Thursday morning, a North Port mom received a devastating phone call. Her 15-year-old son Preston had been hit while riding his bike to North Port High School.
Thursday morning, a North Port mom received a devastating phone call. Her 15-year-old son Preston had been hit while riding his bike to North Port High School.
Sarasota County Fair attendees to pass through advanced weapons detector 1 week after teen shot at fairgrounds
At the Sarasota County Fair, Evolv Technology is offering an added layer of security. The company offered its time and services for free following Saturday night's shooting at the fair.
At the Sarasota County Fair, Evolv Technology is offering an added layer of security. The company offered its time and services for free following Saturday night's shooting at the fair.
Old Florida, new crop: Long-time Sarasota farmers invite public to pick blueberries
From citrus to cattle, the Albritton family has farmed since the 1800s. But times have changed. In 2015, they cleared 25 acres of citrus, and in its place, they planted 60,000 blueberry plants.
From citrus to cattle, the Albritton family has farmed since the 1800s. But times have changed. In 2015, they cleared 25 acres of citrus, and in its place, they planted 60,000 blueberry plants.
Isolation worsens crisis for many struggling with mental health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.