SARSOTA COUNTY, Fla. — In Sarasota County, one commissioner says the jail population has reached an "emergency" level. Numbers given to Spectrum News by the sheriff's office confirm the situation: ...

THURSDAY UPDATE: The girl, identified as Zaria Rosa Miller, died Thursday morning, family members said in a Facebook post. The post stated: "We would like to express our indescribable gratitude to the ...

1 p.m.-1 a.m., Main Street and Lemon Avenue, downtown Sarasota, sarasotafl.gov A 26-year tradition, downtown Sarasota celebrates New Year's Eve with a juicy Florida twist in its midnight pineapple ...

Despite a rebound in tourism in October 2025, Sarasota County tourism was down for fiscal year 2025, which included the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton's landfall, compared to ...

Fan favorites like comedic daredevil Johnny Rockett, and Master of Ceremonies Ty McFarlan are back for a new season of Nik Wallenda's Wonderland Circus. Nik Wallenda and his family are known for their ...

With global travel shifting, luxury travelers are redefining where — and how — they unwind. Rising airfare volatility, fluctuating border policies, and geopolitical tension have pushed many toward ...

Christian Doppler (1803-1853) studied mathematics, physics, and astronomy, eventually holding academic positions including a professorship and the inaugural directorship of the Institute of Physics in ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The mixed-use project is slated ...

The Sarasota-Manatee area's October real estate market showed a strong year-over-year rebound after Florida’s quiet hurricane season, according to the most recent industry report. The Realtor ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Grenades were found inside of a Sarasota Military Academy student’s backpack on Tuesday. The Sarasota Police Department was called to the school just after 11 a.m. after a ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — A Sarasota Military Academy student brought a backpack full of inactive grenades to school, prompting a road closure and investigation, according to police. Sarasota police officers ...