SARASOTA - A jury needed little time to reach a verdict in a case against a Michigan woman charged with trying to escape arrest in Sarasota.
TALLAHASSEE - The founder of the Asolo Repertory Theatre is being remembered by colleagues and friends.
SARASOTA - The Sarasota Police Department inviting all boaters and boating enthusiasts to join them for a boating safety event.
UPDATE: Bond was not set. The judge wants to consider evidence prosecution claims makes Couch a danger to the community. He will have another first appearance tomorrow…
UPDATE: Mr. Gomez was located this morning in Sarasota and returned home.
SARASOTA - All month long, ABC 7 has been celebrating Suncoast moms. Thursday we wrapped up our Celebrating Suncoast Moms contest by giving away a 9-day Alaskan cruise to one lucky Suncoast mom.
SARASOTA - Local radio DJ's were spinning tunes Thursday for those who gave the gift of life. Suncoast Communities Blood Bank once again partnered up with WSRZ for the 5th Annual Pints for Play.
SARASOTA - People who can't afford lawyers can call Gulfcoast Legal Services. It helps people with things like staving off foreclosure, consumer issues and disability cases.
It turns out April was the best month for home sales in our area since 2005.
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL. - A Port Charlotte man called authorities after he found an unlocked safe containing what he suspected to be drugs in front of his house.
MANATEE COUNTY - In celebration of National Drug Court Month, the 12th Judicial Circuit Court hosted its 17th annual graduation ceremony Thursday at the Manatee County Courthouse.
SARASOTA COUNTY - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to help crack down on vehicle burglaries.
SARASOTA - Sarasota Police are investigating gunshots in the area of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Goodrich Avenue around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.
SARASOTA - The title says "Amazing." I promise, I did not write that.
VENICE - On Saturday, the nationally-ranked Venice High School Indians defeated Haines City 14-4, winning their second straight state title. Wednesday night, the city celebrated its champions.
SARASOTA - The images of devastation in Oklahoma inspire an outpouring of help for victims of the tornado. But, sickening as it may sound, scammers wait to prey on that generosity. Oklahoma's Attorney General has already had to warn people, in his state and even here on the Suncoast, to protect themselves as they try to help others.
SARASOTA - Looking for some top-notch entertainment that you haven't seen before? You don't have to travel to New York to find it. In fact, it's right here in our own back yard.
Sarasota County commissioners approve a plan which could result in a new multi-million dollar headquarters for the Sheriff's Office.
SARASOTA COUNTY - The world's biggest fish has been spotted in Suncoast waters, and now experts at Mote Marine Laboratory need your help to spot the whale shark again.
MIAMI (AP) — Wildlife officials are investigating an online video that shows a man jumping on two manatees.
ABC 7 has been celebrating Suncoast moms all month in May by giving away spa packages and beautiful bouquets.
SARASOTA, FL. - With the official start of hurricane season in less than two weeks, it is time to prepare.
BRADENTON, FL. - Heartache and worry for a Bradenton family. Their son, a US Army soldier and combat veteran has been missing for 45 days.
UPDATE - WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.
24 people died during Monday's twister, but there could have been many more if it weren't for the heroic efforts of so many.
SARASOTA COUNTY - Realtors say it's another sign of the housing market making a comeback -- but not everyone is pleased about plans to close one of the oldest public golf courses in the area.
**UPDATE** The Sarasota Sheriff's Office reports they located the driver involved in this incident around 11pm Tuesday, and were interviewing the person. The investigation continues.
SARASOTA - The organization responsible for planning and funding waterway projects wants a mooring field in Sarasota Bay for more than a hundred boats. And with a funding deadline approaching, the City of Sarasota is now moving forward with expanding that current mooring field.
SARASOTA - The Suncoast is rich in cultural and environmental resources. Yet thousands of Suncoast children have never visited an aquarium, toured a museum, watched a play, or explored a nature preserve. Recent budget cuts eliminated money for school field trips, but the Sarasota Education Foundation stepped in to help.
MANATEE COUNTY - Among the casualties of the massive budget cuts in the Manatee County School District is Central High School.