Sarasota numismatist verifies 'most exciting Roman coin in existence'
The gold coin was minted by the assassin of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. and is one of only three known to be in existence.
The gold coin was minted by the assassin of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. and is one of only three known to be in existence.
2 severely burned in explosion while refilling ammunition, officials say
Firefighters say two people were refilling ammunition with gunpowder in a garage next to a home when the explosion occurred. According to firefighters, there was a large amount of gunpowder inside the garage, which quickly caught fire.
Firefighters say two people were refilling ammunition with gunpowder in a garage next to a home when the explosion occurred. According to firefighters, there was a large amount of gunpowder inside the garage, which quickly caught fire.
Police find body believed to be missing Venice mom Tracey Rieker inside submerged car
Venice police believe they have found the body of Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who has been missing from her Venice home since September 30.
Venice police believe they have found the body of Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who has been missing from her Venice home since September 30.
Venice police set up dedicated line for tips about missing mother-of-4
In his full, unedited interview, Christian Rieker, the husband of Tracey Rieker who went missing a week ago, says his wife was behaving differently in the days before her disappearance.
In his full, unedited interview, Christian Rieker, the husband of Tracey Rieker who went missing a week ago, says his wife was behaving differently in the days before her disappearance.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital finding most effective COVID-19 treatments
For patients fighting COVID-19, Dr. Kirk Voelker says starting treatment immediately is key.
For patients fighting COVID-19, Dr. Kirk Voelker says starting treatment immediately is key.
BrainPOP video discussing Black Lives Matter divides parents in Sarasota County
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
Husband says missing mother-of-4 went to Bradenton Beach to proselytize day before disappearance
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home Wednesday, September 30, and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home Wednesday, September 30, and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Port Charlotte man identified as suspect in fatal shooting outside bank, deputies say
Sarasota County deputies said a 47-year-old man fatally shot a woman he knew while she was sitting inside a vehicle at a Venice bank.
Sarasota County deputies said a 47-year-old man fatally shot a woman he knew while she was sitting inside a vehicle at a Venice bank.
Walmart maintenance man arrested for voyeurism at North Port store
Police in North Port say one woman’s complaint about a Walmart maintenance worker led them to find several photos of unsuspecting women on his phone, and they are trying to identify more victims.
Police in North Port say one woman’s complaint about a Walmart maintenance worker led them to find several photos of unsuspecting women on his phone, and they are trying to identify more victims.
Suspect arrested after killing woman in Venice bank drive-thru
A woman was murdered in a Sarasota County bank drive-thru lane, just moments after the bank opened for business this morning.
A woman was murdered in a Sarasota County bank drive-thru lane, just moments after the bank opened for business this morning.
Sarasota hospital's longest-tenured COVID-19 patient heads home
A 69-year-old woman is out of a coma and finally heading home after three months at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she stayed longer than any other COVID-19 patient. “It’s real and it can happen to anybody,” she warns.
A 69-year-old woman is out of a coma and finally heading home after three months at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she stayed longer than any other COVID-19 patient. “It’s real and it can happen to anybody,” she warns.
Sarasota residents can get a free tree to reduce amount of energy homes require
The city of Sarasota has relaunched its "Community Canopy Program." Starting Monday, residents can request to have a tree delivered to their home for free.
The city of Sarasota has relaunched its "Community Canopy Program." Starting Monday, residents can request to have a tree delivered to their home for free.
NAACP reenacts beach caravan that led to the integration of Lido Beach
Sixty-five years ago the first car caravan and wade-in protest was held at Lido Beach to fight for integration.
Sixty-five years ago the first car caravan and wade-in protest was held at Lido Beach to fight for integration.
Venice police searching for missing woman
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home on Sept. 30.
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home on Sept. 30.
82-year-old fatally shoots woman at Nokomis mobile home park, deputies say
A woman was found shot to death inside the office of a Nokomis mobile home and Sarasota County deputies say an 82-year-old man, who was facing eviction, was the killer.
A woman was found shot to death inside the office of a Nokomis mobile home and Sarasota County deputies say an 82-year-old man, who was facing eviction, was the killer.
Crowley Museum needs help reconnecting Florida's past with future generations
The Crowley Museum in Sarasota County has become a hidden gem, giving families a chance to get outside and have some socially distanced education and fun.
The Crowley Museum in Sarasota County has become a hidden gem, giving families a chance to get outside and have some socially distanced education and fun.
NAACP commemorates 65th anniversary of beach caravan to integrate Sarasota beaches
In 1955 Sarasota's NAACP president, Neil Humphrey organized beach caravans and wade-ins with residents. The caravans continued for 10 years.
In 1955 Sarasota's NAACP president, Neil Humphrey organized beach caravans and wade-ins with residents. The caravans continued for 10 years.
Distracted driver hits North Port EMS crew head-on, officials say
Getting behind the wheel of any fire engine or EMS rig comes with a certain level of risk, but distracted drivers should not be one of them.
Getting behind the wheel of any fire engine or EMS rig comes with a certain level of risk, but distracted drivers should not be one of them.
Mother of three fatally shot while children were home, North Port police say
A woman was shot and killed inside a North Port home, police said, and while here children were inside the residence at the time of the murder, they didn't witness the act.
A woman was shot and killed inside a North Port home, police said, and while here children were inside the residence at the time of the murder, they didn't witness the act.
Lakewood Ranch ice cream shop boasts 85 flavors made using Florida dairy
It started off with a guy making homemade ice cream in his garage. Now the man behind this sweet treat made in Tampa Bay has opened his very first Lickity Splits Ice Cream shop.
It started off with a guy making homemade ice cream in his garage. Now the man behind this sweet treat made in Tampa Bay has opened his very first Lickity Splits Ice Cream shop.