Experts suggest targeting invasive pythons for key COVID vaccine ingredient
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Manatee, Sarasota counties told more vaccine is on the way
Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.
Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital administers first round of vaccines to people over weekend
For the first time Saturday, Sarasota Memorial Hospital began vaccinations for people over 65. They plan to inoculate as many as 3,000 residents Saturday and Sunday.
For the first time Saturday, Sarasota Memorial Hospital began vaccinations for people over 65. They plan to inoculate as many as 3,000 residents Saturday and Sunday.
FedEx evacuated, portion of Tamiami Trail closed due to reports of suspicious package, police say
A Sarasota FedEx office was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A Sarasota FedEx office was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 65 and over this weekend
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is using its own supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to inoculate at least 3,000 people 65 and older on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 10, in the hospital auditorium.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is using its own supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to inoculate at least 3,000 people 65 and older on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 10, in the hospital auditorium.
Rifle-toting man was on drugs during “mission” to break into home, deputies say
A man is behind bars after he forced his way into a screened lanai with a large gun while he was fantasizing about being an officer or military member, according to Manatee County deputies.
A man is behind bars after he forced his way into a screened lanai with a large gun while he was fantasizing about being an officer or military member, according to Manatee County deputies.
Sarasota massage therapist arrested on sex battery charge; may be more victims, police say
Sarasota police detectives said they believe there could be additional victims following the arrest of a licensed massage therapist on a sexual battery charge.
Sarasota police detectives said they believe there could be additional victims following the arrest of a licensed massage therapist on a sexual battery charge.
North Port woman arrested for performing dental services without a license at her home, deputies say
Sarasota County deputies say a woman -- who was a dentist in Russia but had no license to practice in the U.S. -- was providing those services anyway inside her North Port home.
Sarasota County deputies say a woman -- who was a dentist in Russia but had no license to practice in the U.S. -- was providing those services anyway inside her North Port home.
New sheriff in town: Kurt Hoffman becomes 11th sheriff of Sarasota County
There is a new sheriff in Sarasota County.
There is a new sheriff in Sarasota County.
SPD: Adult, juvenile shot in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating after they say an adult and a juvenile were shot Sunday afternoon.
Sarasota police are investigating after they say an adult and a juvenile were shot Sunday afternoon.
SCFD: 2 hospitalized after Sarasota boat crash
Two people were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon following a boat crash, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.
Two people were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon following a boat crash, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.
Sarasota's Nutty Girl bagging up gluten-free goodies for the plant-based lifestyle
Molly Moore is the owner and founder of Nutty Girl by Molly. The company makes various vegan, gluten-free products made with nuts.
Molly Moore is the owner and founder of Nutty Girl by Molly. The company makes various vegan, gluten-free products made with nuts.
North Port man arrested for manslaughter after selling drugs that led to woman’s overdose, police say
In 2019, a North Port woman overdosed on three different drugs. Through a lengthy investigation, police say they arrested the man who sold the drugs to her and charged him with manslaughter.
In 2019, a North Port woman overdosed on three different drugs. Through a lengthy investigation, police say they arrested the man who sold the drugs to her and charged him with manslaughter.
Rise Coffee Co. and Nye's Cream Sandwiches give employees more than a job
Employees at a Sarasota cafe are doing a lot more than working the cash register and serving up coffee.
Employees at a Sarasota cafe are doing a lot more than working the cash register and serving up coffee.
Doctors Hospital employees get vaccines after months on the front lines
The needle may be tiny, but it's packed with hope -- the kind of hope that respiratory therapist Joann Inners has been waiting for.
The needle may be tiny, but it's packed with hope -- the kind of hope that respiratory therapist Joann Inners has been waiting for.
Sarasota deputies save 10-month-old baby from drowning in family's pool
Two deputies are being hailed as heroes after they came to the rescue of a 10-month-old baby, saving her from drowning in a Venice pool.
Two deputies are being hailed as heroes after they came to the rescue of a 10-month-old baby, saving her from drowning in a Venice pool.
Deputies free alligator stuck in Venice storm drain
No room for scary clowns here! Deputies helped free this 6-foot alligator after it got stuck in a Venice storm drain.
No room for scary clowns here! Deputies helped free this 6-foot alligator after it got stuck in a Venice storm drain.
SPD: 1 dead, 2 hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash in Sarasota
One person died and two others were injured after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
One person died and two others were injured after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
North Port teen found after Missing Child Alert
A North Port teen that was at the center of a Florida Missing Child Alert on Saturday has been found safe. No additional details were provided.
A North Port teen that was at the center of a Florida Missing Child Alert on Saturday has been found safe. No additional details were provided.
FHP: Motorcyclist killed in Sarasota crash
A 45-year-old man died Friday evening following a crash in Venice Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 45-year-old man died Friday evening following a crash in Venice Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.