A Sarasota Police Department probationary officer was fired after allegedly kissing a 16-year-old high school student.

Jordan Beard, 40, of Bradenton has been arrested after leaving the scene of a fatal crash that killed a 77-year-old woman ...

Photos released by the Bradenton Police Department show officers investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in the 5600 block of ...

A Bradenton man has been arrested after authorities say he fled the scene of a fatal crash that killed a 77-year-old woman Friday afternoon, May 1. Officers with the Bradenton Police Department ...

The Sarasota City Commission will review a proposed medicated settlement agreement to allow for construction of the 327-foot ...

A controversial downtown Sarasota condo tower that could reshape the city’s skyline may be revived. Construction of the ...

Staff from Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation & Research team monitor sea turtle nests on Casey Key beach on Friday, May 21, 2021 ...

The sea turtle nesting season runs from May 1 through October 31. Staff and volunteers from Mote Marine found a record number of nests in 2025.

Longtime ESPN commentator Dick Vitale held his 21st Gala on Friday, May 1, to raise money for pediatric cancer research after ...

The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala took place on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota to benefit pediatric ...

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise ahead of the Friday, May 1, drawing, now reaching $178 million with a cash value ...

Samuel Ray, 34, dies after opening Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill; partners will keep his restaurants open. Francesca Abarca ...