Retired Venice High School ROTC instructor arrested, accused of molesting students
A retired ROTC instructor from Venice High School has been arrested after multiple students came forward, saying they had been inappropriately touched.
Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Gene Bank works to preserve coral species
When you step through the doors of Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Coral Gene Bank, you’re a witness to lifesaving underwater work.
Construction worker hit by car, seriously injured: VPD
A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car while working traffic flow at a construction site, the Venice Police Department said.
Sarasota illegal gambling bust: 5 arrested, nearly 60 illicit slot machines seized
Five people have been arrested in connection with a nearly year-long investigation into multiple illegal gambling establishments within Sarasota County.
Sarasota woman arrested in hit-and-run that killed 2 kids, left mother in coma faces judge
The 72-year-old woman accused in the Sarasota hit-and-run crash that killed two young children and critically injured their mother faced a judge on Tuesday – hours after she was arrested.
Traveling shoe exhibit on display in Sarasota. Here's what you'll find
A traveling exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museum, "Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks", looks at the past, present and future of footwear.
Woman arrested in Sarasota hit-and-run crash that killed 2 kids, critically injured mother: Police
A woman was arrested on Monday in the Sarasota hit-and-run crash that killed a 2-year-old and 5-month-old and left their mother with critical injuries.
Resilient SRQ releases first funds of $55 million for Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program
Hours after Hurricane Ian passed through North Port in September 2022, Warren Dodge stood outside his home of 12 years at La Casa Mobile Home Park.
Job opportunities for those of all abilities begins with a chance in Sarasota
At Gecko’s Grill and Pub off of Fruitville Road, there’s one employee everyone knows and loves.
New Ringling Museum of Art exhibit features flying fish
A special exhibition at The Ringling Museum of Art showcases an unusual subject matter: Fish.
Missing Child Alert: 16-year-old last seen in North Port found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert issued Thursday for a 16-year-old last seen in North Port has been canceled, investigators said. The teen was found safe.
Buck O'Neil's legacy lives on as Sarasota 4th graders learn about baseball great
Growing up in Sarasota, Buck O’Neil’s love of baseball was fostered.
Sarasota County moves closer to dredging waterways, including Phillippi Creek, after recent flooding
Sarasota County commissioners are acknowledging the need to dredge major waterways after neighborhoods saw historic flooding during the 2024 hurricane season.
Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries
Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.
Massage therapist arrested in Sarasota for inappropriately touching clients: Police
A Bradenton man who works as a massage therapist was arrested on Friday for inappropriately touching several clients, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
North Port Fire-Rescue battles multiple brush fires as burn ban remains in effect
Three brush fires and a house fire kept crews with North Port Fire Rescue busy on Friday.
Mote Marine Laboratory sees a 70% kill rate during mitigation field testing
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
Humane Society of Sarasota County launches 'TAILS' program to make Florida 'no-kill' state
For every 10 dogs that enter a shelter, only four will find forever homes. The others will bounce from shelter to shelter, and some will sadly be put down.
Sarasota County beach named best in America, 4th in the world
A Bay Area beach is making national and international headlines.
Sarasota man accused of exposing himself gets into chase with officer, ending in crash
A Sarasota man accused of exposing himself in public was arrested Tuesday after getting into a chase with a North Port police officer, which ended in a crash.