Updated: Friday, May 25 2012 5:08 PM EDT 2012-05-25 21:08:49 GMT
The National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado touched down in North Port Thursday night.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado touched down in North Port Thursday night.
Updated: Friday, May 25 2012 8:23 AM EDT 2012-05-25 12:23:18 GMT
More than a dozen homes were damaged when storms and strong winds blew through North Port Thursday evening, authorities said.
More than a dozen homes were damaged when storms and strong winds blew through North Port Thursday evening, authorities said.
Updated: Thursday, May 24 2012 12:12 PM EDT 2012-05-24 16:12:27 GMT
A 27-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for tying up his four-year-old daughter while he played video games in another room.
A 27-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for tying up his four-year-old daughter while he played video games in another room.
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:11 AM EDT 2012-05-22 09:11:24 GMT
New Census data shows that Sarasota and Charlotte counties have the most percentage of residents 85 or older in Florida.
New Census data shows that Sarasota and Charlotte counties have the most percentage of residents 85 or older in Florida.
Updated: Friday, May 18 2012 9:56 AM EDT 2012-05-18 13:56:40 GMT
Manatee County deputies have arrested a 51-year-old man for his part in a cockfighting operation.
Manatee County deputies have arrested a 51-year-old man for his part in a cockfighting operation.
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 10:52 PM EDT 2012-05-18 02:52:41 GMT
Summer died of cancer Thursday morning in Naples at the age of 63. She had a home in Sarasota County, and is well-remembered at Ruth Eckerd Hall for her blockbuster performances.
Summer died of cancer Thursday morning in Naples at the age of 63. She had a home in Sarasota County, and is well-remembered at Ruth Eckerd Hall for her blockbuster performances.
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:12 AM EDT 2012-05-16 04:12:41 GMT
A Manatee County man is under arrest after his wife was found dead in their home.
A Manatee County man is under arrest after his wife was found dead in their home.
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:39 PM EDT 2012-05-15 19:39:10 GMT
Chief Al Hogle was killed when his motorcycle went off the road in North Carolina.
Longboat Key Chief Al Hogle was killed when his motorcycle went off the road in North Carolina.
Updated: 11 May 2012, 6:41 AM EDT 2012-05-11 14:08:32 GMT
Deputies in Bradenton say a 24-year-old man shot his stepbrother to death outside a home Thursday night.
Deputies in Bradenton say a 24-year-old man shot his stepbrother to death outside a home Thursday night.
Updated: Tuesday, May 8 2012 11:49 PM EDT 2012-05-09 03:49:35 GMT
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says they've busted dozens of people for welfare fraud.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says they've busted dozens of people for welfare fraud.
Updated: Tuesday, May 8 2012 12:37 AM EDT 2012-05-08 04:37:10 GMT
Rescue workers say because the dogs have lived most of their lives locked in cages, it took them a while to step out of their comfort zone.
Rescue workers say because the dogs have lived most of their lives locked in cages, it took them a while to step out of their comfort zone.
Updated: Monday, May 7 2012 4:13 PM EDT 2012-05-07 20:13:01 GMT
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says it has closed its investigation into an encounter that a blind man said caused his guide dog to die.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says it has closed its investigation into an encounter that a blind man said caused his guide dog to die.
Updated: Friday, May 4 2012 3:36 PM EDT 2012-05-04 19:36:34 GMT
More than 250 dogs have been confiscated from a Sarasota County home, and animal services is scrambling to find places to take them.
More than 250 dogs have been confiscated from a Sarasota County home, and animal services is scrambling to find places to take them.
Updated: 03 May 2012, 7:10 AM EDT 2012-05-03 11:51:15 GMT
Sarasota's "Unconditional Surrender" statue is headed on a road trip.
Sarasota's "Unconditional Surrender" statue is headed on a road trip.
