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Police: Gun malfunction may have saved woman from husband

BRADENTON, FL. - A Bradenton woman is recovering after allegedly being shot in the face by her husband.

Sex offender charged with previously molesting two girls at school

SARASOTA COUNTY - A convicted sex offender in Venice is facing new molestation charges for two incidents that authorities say took place in the after school program where he worked before he was arrested on an unrelated molestation charge.

UPDATE: Body of missing swimmer recovered

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ABC 7 NEWS - Missing swimmer in Big Pass in Sarasota

Teen seen on camera riding whale shark off Southwest Florida

SARASOTA - A Ft. Myers teen got more of a ride than he probably bargained for while out boating off of Captiva this weekend.

Teen arrested after crashing car during police chase

SARASOTA, Fla - Authorities say a 17-year-old driver fled from deputies, crashed his car into a light pole and fled on foot Thursday night, and it may be shown on an upcoming episode of COPS.

Identity of weekend drowning victim released

SARASOTA - An extensive search for a missing swimmer ended tragically off Lido Key. Almost twelve hours after he went missing in the waters of Big Pass on the south end of Lido Key, dive teams recovered the body of a missing 19-year-old man.

SUV charred under Ringling Bridge

SARASOTA, Fla. - Police are investigating a vehicle fire that destroyed an SUV under the Ringling Bridge Friday morning.

Business owner arrested for taking $6,000 and not doing work

SARASOTA, FL. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Bradenton business owner who took thousands of dollars from a customer, but never performed the work he was hired to do.

Burglar caught on camera stealing chairs and stools

SARASOTA - Detectives need help identifying a burglary suspect who was caught on camera last week stealing wicker chairs and foot stools.

P.F. Chang's celebrates grand opening in Sarasota

The 270-seat restaurant was packed on opening night.

Nik Wallenda to practice for Grand Canyon at Sarasota park

SARASOTA - Before Nik Wallenda walks a wire across the Grand Canyon next month, he'll prepare in his hometown. There's still some paperwork to complete, but Wallenda will practice at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

Deputies: 6-year-old boy brought along to drug deal

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who brought a six-year-old boy with him as he and a friend drove to a north Sarasota home to buy drugs.

Big mosquito, big problem?

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It's a bird. It's a plane. No it's a super mosquito.

Son charged in neglect of mother who had legs amputated

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - Police have charged a Palmetto man with Elder Neglect and Elder Exploit after they say he delayed medical treatment to his ailing mother, resulting in her legs being amputated.

Osprey man wanted for dealing stolen property

SARASOTA COUNTY - Officers with the Sarasota Police Department are looking for an Osprey man wanted for dealing in stolen property and fraud, false statement verifying ownership to a pawnbroker of $300 or more.

YouTube video claims to show skunk ape in Myakka River State Park

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - People are once again claiming that they have spotted the rare and elusive skunk ape. They say they spotted Florida's version of Bigfoot at Myakka River State Park. But could it be?

North Port teen victim of internet predator

NORTH PORT, Fla. - What began as an online chat ended up as something much more.  Authorities say a 16-year-old victim from North Port met 47-year-old Steven Anthony Siderias through the gay-oriented dating website "Adam 4 Adam."

City says red light cameras also help solve disputes

SARASOTA - Red light cameras remain unpopular with many drivers, who say they exist only to generate revenue. But Sarasota Police say video from one camera shows their other benefits.

Woman charged with murder in death of her autistic step-daughter

SARASOTA - The stepmother of a young girl who suffocated last year is facing new, additional charges.

Fatal motorcycle crash on Bee Ridge and Tuttle

SARASOTA - A fatal crash involving a motorcyclist shut down portions of a Sarasota intersection Monday.

Nik Wallenda canyon walk event details

JUNE 23, 2013 Sunday - EVENT DETAILS at Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park

911 dispatcher assists father with delivering new son

Captain Mike Turner with Manatee County Communications assisted a father over the phone with delivering his new baby.

Motorcycle accident closes U.S. 301 Saturday

SARASOTA - Accident shuts down parts of U.S. 301

Top Stories: Week of June 10-14

Here's a look back at the most-clicked stories of the past week on MySuncoast.com.

One more day of training in Sarasota for Wallenda

SARASOTA - Nik Wallenda is just days away from the biggest high wire walk of his life, and is close to wrapping up his practice sessions hereon the Suncoast.

Bradenton charity listed among worst charities in America

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Times has released its list of the 50 worst charities in the country. And coming in at #15 is Project Cure, a registered non-profit based in Bradenton.

Dead body found in home that was shot at and set fire

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**UPDATE**  Officials with Charlotte County Fire Rescue now say that a deceased white male was found in the garage of the home, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Police: Robber threw hammer, took cash

SARASOTA - Police need your help solving an armed robbery in which they say the suspect threw a hammer at a smoke shop employee.

Lunch with Chef Judi - Mozzarella Fella

We are talking straight from Staten Island here.  The bread for the sandwiches has just the perfect pull, homemade fresh mozzarella...superb! Check out their daily pasta special. Fave is the breaded veal with sautéed broccoli rabe and sun-dried tomatoes with that fresh mozzarella.

Amazing Women of the Suncoast: Erenedira Wallenda

SARASOTA - Each Monday we introduce you to an amazing Suncoast woman; someone in our community who has accomplished great things while overcoming personal challenges. Erenedira Wallenda is our amazing woman this week.

Event of the Week: Fathers and Fenders

SARASOTA - A group of downtown Sarasota merchants wanted to do something to celebrate Father's Day, and they decided there’s nothing dad would like better than to stroll around with the family and look at fabulous cars. So they created “Fathers and Fenders”.

Red light camera advocate gets one at intersection where husband died

BRADENTON - Two weeks away from giving birth to her daughter, Melissa Wandall learned that her baby girl would never meet her father.

Follow-up: Wild pig captured in DeSoto Acres

After 4 1/2 hours, two wildlife experts tracked down the pig responsible for destroying a woman's lawn.

High-ranking Venice City officials resign after sexual rendezvous

VENICE, Fla. - A sexual romp in the park costs two Venice City officials their jobs.

Cash-strapped Manatee schools sell off cars

MANATEE COUNTY--There was a time when "going, going, gone" only described the money inside the Manatee County School District.

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Morning Coastal Storms Possible

Bob Harrigan - Heat Indices near 100

Nick Wallenda practices open to public through June 19th

SARASOTA - Despite a rainy weekend, Nik Wallenda took to the high wire to practice for his upcoming Grand Canyon walk. But Monday he'll take a much deserved day off.

Boutique hotel proposed for 301 and Main

The 150-room hotel would be operated by the Kimpton hotel chain.

Bradenton kidnapping extreme example of domestic violence

BRADENTON, Fla. - The kidnapping that led to the fatal shooting of the suspect in the case is uncommon, but stands as an extreme example of domestic violence behavior that does happen more often, experts say.

Robbery reported at Sarasota adult store

SARASOTA COUNTY - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a robbery that occurred at a north Sarasota business Tuesday morning.

Sarasota man injured in early morning motorcycle crash

SARASOTA - All lanes are back open at U.S. 301 and Fruitville Road in Sarasota following a crash involving a motorcycle.