Dog rescued from North Port house fire
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Abelove Lane in North Port on Wednesday.
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Abelove Lane in North Port on Wednesday.
Sailboat operator's fall accidentally activated gear, leading to deadly crash in Sarasota Bay, officials say
While the operator of a youth sailing practice vessel was helping another, he lost his footing, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the tragic death of a 10-year-old, FWC said.
While the operator of a youth sailing practice vessel was helping another, he lost his footing, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the tragic death of a 10-year-old, FWC said.
Man accused of sexually battering woman, kidnapping her from Orlando apartment
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
Sarasota County student identified in deadly sailboat accident
The young child who died following a sailboat crash in Sarasota Bay was identified by his school principal over the weekend.
The young child who died following a sailboat crash in Sarasota Bay was identified by his school principal over the weekend.
FWC: Child killed in Sarasota Bay boat crash during youth sailing practice
A child was killed Saturday morning following a boat crash in Sarasota Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).
A child was killed Saturday morning following a boat crash in Sarasota Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).
Planned ‘Ringling Trail’ to connect bicyclists with downtown businesses
As the Legacy Trail extends into the city of Sarasota, a plan to get bike riders off the trail and into downtown and the Bayfront is underway.
As the Legacy Trail extends into the city of Sarasota, a plan to get bike riders off the trail and into downtown and the Bayfront is underway.
Dozens test positive for COVID-19 at Venice long-term care facility
A Venice rehabilitation center is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases at the facility after an outbreak.
A Venice rehabilitation center is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases at the facility after an outbreak.
Former Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office employee accused of falsifying timesheets
Michelle Hile, 41, was arrested following an internal investigation at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Michelle Hile, 41, was arrested following an internal investigation at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota sheriff putting lessons learned about addiction, mental health to good use in retirement
Sheriff Tom Knight's philosophy has remained the same. You can't arrest your way out of a problem.
Sheriff Tom Knight's philosophy has remained the same. You can't arrest your way out of a problem.
Mote breaks ground on new education aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park
Located off I-75 in Sarasota County, Mote Science Education Aquarium is bound to become a landmark.
Located off I-75 in Sarasota County, Mote Science Education Aquarium is bound to become a landmark.
Flooding kills 1, causes widespread damage in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Sarasota County
Ongoing updates from Sarasota County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates from Sarasota County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Flooding, wind damage from Eta reported along Bay Area's Gulf Coast
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
North Port City Hall employees test positive for COVID-19, prompting procedural changes
North Port officials say a "number of COVID-19 cases" have been confirmed within the walls of the city hall, which means some changes will need to be made.
North Port officials say a "number of COVID-19 cases" have been confirmed within the walls of the city hall, which means some changes will need to be made.
Sarasota farmers form nationwide agricultural outreach group
Sarasota's farming community is working to have a positive impact on the lives of other farmers. How they are delivering relief to farmers in need is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Sarasota's farming community is working to have a positive impact on the lives of other farmers. How they are delivering relief to farmers in need is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Manatee, Sarasota counties keep eyes on Eta
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.
Highlands, Sarasota, Hardee Counties cancel school as Eta approaches Florida
Highlands, Sarasota and Hardee County schools will be closed on Monday, November 9 as Tropical Storm Eta makes its way across South Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico. The school districts decided to cancel class Sunday evening due to the potential for significant rain and winds gusts in the area.
Highlands, Sarasota and Hardee County schools will be closed on Monday, November 9 as Tropical Storm Eta makes its way across South Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico. The school districts decided to cancel class Sunday evening due to the potential for significant rain and winds gusts in the area.
FHP: Sarasota man dies after being run over by trailer
A 42-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Sarasota.
A 42-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Sarasota.
Sarasota food bank plans to hand out 9,000 turkeys before Thanksgiving
Many people are still out of work and struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, meaning a big Thanksgiving feast might be out of the question this year.
Many people are still out of work and struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, meaning a big Thanksgiving feast might be out of the question this year.