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.
SPD: 2 women arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer after live-streaming fake traffic stop
Sarasota police arrested two women on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment.
Sarasota police arrested two women on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment.
Deadly crash closes US 41 in Sarasota County
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a fatal crash near 8768 S. Tamiami Trail.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a fatal crash near 8768 S. Tamiami Trail.
Medical staff from Sarasota Memorial Hospital headed to Super Bowl LV
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently crashed a Zoom meeting at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a special reason.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently crashed a Zoom meeting at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a special reason.
Sarasota chief's offhand 'Taser' comment angers advocate for homeless
A homeless man yelled profanities about SPD during an outdoor Sarasota Opera performance, apparently prompting the chief to ask if anyone had a Taser.
A homeless man yelled profanities about SPD during an outdoor Sarasota Opera performance, apparently prompting the chief to ask if anyone had a Taser.
Bay Area law enforcement officers head to DC to participate in presidential inauguration
Dozens of law enforcement officers from the Tampa Bay area are on their way to Washington, D.C. to assist with security for the presidential inauguration.
Dozens of law enforcement officers from the Tampa Bay area are on their way to Washington, D.C. to assist with security for the presidential inauguration.
Affordable development in Sarasota's Rosemary District targets housing for hometown heroes
Off North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota's Rosemary District, a piece of vacant land will soon be transformed.
Off North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota's Rosemary District, a piece of vacant land will soon be transformed.