Child hit by car while riding scooter in Sarasota
An 8-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being hit by a car on Brookmeade Drive in Sarasota Wednesday evening.
An 8-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being hit by a car on Brookmeade Drive in Sarasota Wednesday evening.
Sarasota PD dive team encounters shark feeding frenzy during offshore training
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
Venice parents put together 'real' prom for senior class
After a year of restrictions, Venice High School's class of 2021 is getting a chance to let loose.
After a year of restrictions, Venice High School's class of 2021 is getting a chance to let loose.
Pace of vaccination distribution ramps-up in Manatee, Sarasota counties
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
Teenager arrested after shooting at Sarasota County Fair
Sarasota police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that seriously injured an 18-year-old.
Sarasota police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that seriously injured an 18-year-old.
Sarasota police increase security after 18-year-old shot at county fair
An 18-year-old male was seriously injured Saturday night after being shot at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds shortly after 10 p.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
An 18-year-old male was seriously injured Saturday night after being shot at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds shortly after 10 p.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
1 shot at Sarasota County Fairgrounds
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a shooting occurred at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, on Saturday night.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a shooting occurred at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, on Saturday night.
Siesta Key crowds can further endanger rare beach birds
With less than 400 snowy plovers statewide, protecting their beach nesting habitat and the birds themselves is a top priority for Audubon Florida.
With less than 400 snowy plovers statewide, protecting their beach nesting habitat and the birds themselves is a top priority for Audubon Florida.
Veteran receives Silver Star nearly 70 years after saving others from enemy fire
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.
Deadly crash involving cement truck closes southbound I-75 in Sarasota County
A cement truck driver is dead following a crash on Interstate 75 in Venice on Monday morning.
A cement truck driver is dead following a crash on Interstate 75 in Venice on Monday morning.
Tow truck driver stabbed while trying to repossess vehicle, police say
A 39-year-old tow truck driver is fighting for his life after police say he was stabbed while trying to repossess a vehicle in Venice.
A 39-year-old tow truck driver is fighting for his life after police say he was stabbed while trying to repossess a vehicle in Venice.
Mote scientists hope red tide research leads to improved predictions
Dr. Cynthia Heil at Mote Marine Laboratory says predicting red tide blooms is a lot like predicting hurricanes. The short-term forecast is good, but longer-term gets "challenging."
Dr. Cynthia Heil at Mote Marine Laboratory says predicting red tide blooms is a lot like predicting hurricanes. The short-term forecast is good, but longer-term gets "challenging."
Bay Area school districts work overtime to feed hungry students over spring break
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
Sarasota students won’t be cutting loose after school district approves senior prom, bans dancing
For high school seniors in Sarasota County, prom will look and feel different. Only seniors will be allowed, and just like the movie 'Footloose,' no dancing will be permitted. "It does suck," one student offered.
For high school seniors in Sarasota County, prom will look and feel different. Only seniors will be allowed, and just like the movie 'Footloose,' no dancing will be permitted. "It does suck," one student offered.
After losing job to pandemic, art helps Bradenton woman find an outlet
Like millions of other Americans, Lisa DiFranza lost her job when the pandemic hit in March 2020. Through art, she found a way to cope.
Like millions of other Americans, Lisa DiFranza lost her job when the pandemic hit in March 2020. Through art, she found a way to cope.
Residents of Lido Key, St. Armands are fed up with 'party rental' properties
About a year and a half ago, residents said a developer bought homes, tore them down, and replaced them with weekly vacation rental properties, which sleep up to 25 guests each. Residents say the rentals bring trash, too many cars, and loud parties.
About a year and a half ago, residents said a developer bought homes, tore them down, and replaced them with weekly vacation rental properties, which sleep up to 25 guests each. Residents say the rentals bring trash, too many cars, and loud parties.
Sarasota sheriff's office mourns the loss of K-9 Bryx
K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted by sand flies.
K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted by sand flies.
Carla Wallenda, member of famed hire-wire act, dies at age 85
Carla Wallenda, a member of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, has died at the age of 85.
Carla Wallenda, a member of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, has died at the age of 85.
Monthly fundraiser to benefit new domestic violence shelter in Sarasota
The non-profit organization Queens of Domestic Violence Awareness hosted its first-ever First Friday fundraiser at the newly-named Queens Field on Orange Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in Sarasota.
The non-profit organization Queens of Domestic Violence Awareness hosted its first-ever First Friday fundraiser at the newly-named Queens Field on Orange Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in Sarasota.
Sarasota Sheriff’s Office steps up patrols as spring breakers soak up the sun
Sarasota deputies are asking people to be patient as tourists visit the area for spring break. And they're writing tickets for those who are not.
Sarasota deputies are asking people to be patient as tourists visit the area for spring break. And they're writing tickets for those who are not.