Debate heating up over Selby Gardens expansion plans.

Girlfriends remembering teens killed in car crash in Sarasota.

Canals in Ellenton turning green from algae.

Sarasota Police say just after midnight, a car driving westbound over the bridge in the area of Bird Key crashed. Brothers Oscar Flores, 19, and Daniel Flores, 17, were killed, as was 15-year-old Isabella Paoletta.

Sarasota County School district Chief Operating Officer facing sexual harassment allegations.

Conservation Foundation raising money to preserve Graceland property near the Celery Fields.

Investigation continues into home burglaries on Longboat Key.

Man arrested for allegedly attacking disabled woman in Bradenton.

People who live here say they are concerned for their safety and have experienced many problems for a long time now with the parking and the type of activity that has been occurring on and around the beach.

Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer ban.

Sarasota homeowner made aware of a rental scam involving his home.

Internal investigation following Manatee County Sheriff's K-9 dog bite on woman.

Residents hear about plans for the largest development east of I-75 in Sarasota County.

Erosion continues to plague Caspersen Beach in Venice.

Nathaniel Smelser, now in his mid-50s, successfully climbed and reached the summit of the 29,035 foot mountain back in 2007, in a total of 60 days.

Getting her Pre-K diploma was a big highlight for 5-year-old Lillian Atkins. But she wasn’t expecting another big highlight Thursday night: A surprise visit and flowers from her dad Army Staff Sergeant Jacob Atkins. He’s been away in Kuwait since August.

A release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Bloomington, Indiana says they were called to the Bloomington Hospital Friday, May 24 to investigate after a 12-year-old Eduardo Posso died and doctors found multiple signs of extreme abuse and starvation.

One beachgoer captured video of what appears to be a hammerhead shark near the shoreline of the beach.

Recent alligator attack concerning Palmetto dog park visitors.

Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana preparing for high-wire walk above Times Square in New York City.

“When I arrived the place was deserted, no vehicles in the parking lot, I got a weird feeling when I pulled in,” said Judy Leavens.

Blue green algae a concern for residents of Trailer Estates in Bradenton.

Derelict and abandoned boats in Bradenton Beach.

Residents say Venice church is too loud.

Extensive work on Longboat Pass bridge getting underway June 10th.

Sandbag installation repairs shuts down part of Casey Key Road.

Students on the Suncoast react to recent mass school shootings.

Search continues for suspect involved in at least four home burglaries in Venice.

In addition to Blackburn Point Park in Osprey, Florida Department of Environmental officials taking water samples from Lemon Bay in Englewood and a canal at 40th Street and Central Avenue in Sarasota. It’s even been spotted on Holmes Beach in Manatee County.

Deranty Taylor, 26, is accused in this deadly shooting. Deputies were able to find him and arrest him.