Deputies in Sarasota County had their hands full wrangling a 14-foot long alligator that appeared to be in the middle of the road.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at The Westin Sarasota.

A study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

A study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

Tucked away in southwest Florida, visitors can find an ancient warm spring — the only one of its kind in the state.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in Sarasota to discuss immigration enforcement.

With over 800 miles of coastline, there are a lot of places to have a relaxing beach day in Florida, and it appears there’s one beach in the Sunshine State that’s the best in the United States.

Despite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.

Forbes has released its travel guide for the top 12 destinations in 2025 — and one Florida island has ranked among the best places globally.

Tucked away in southwest Florida, visitors can find a prehistoric warm spring — the only one of its kind in the state.

Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.

As of now, Orlando is in the direct path of Hurricane Milton, a major storm expected to bring a lot of damage to the state.

The “11 to Save” sites are historic spots across Florida that are at risk of being shut down or destroyed.

Despite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.

A whale some 70 feet in length was seen beached Sunday on a sandbar off the coast of Venice, according to the city.

Despite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.

Parents called for the removal of Bridget Ziegler, the co-founder of the group Moms for Liberty.

In June the Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County

A manatee in the care of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium died from an injury caused during a sexual encounter with his brother, according to the USDA.

Officials say a seventh case of malaria has been documented in a southwest Florida county.

The Florida Department of Health recently issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County.

The Florida Department of Health recently issued an alert after four cases of malaria were detected in Florida.

The Florida Department of Health is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County.

The Florida Department of Health has issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four locally contracted cases of malaria were reported along the Gulf Coast south of Tampa.

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A 21-year-old man died after falling from the 18th floor of a construction site, according to police.

A man and a woman were arrested Thursday after setting fire to a live raccoon in a dumpster, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities say a Florida woman was found dead after falling in a pond and being grabbed by two alligators.

Deputies with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said they gave a driver a citation on Wednesday after catching them traveling on a sidewalk to avoid traffic congestion.

A man was bitten by an alligator he thought was a dog in Sarasota County, deputies said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday awarded $10 million to the city of Sarasota to fund multiple infrastructure projects.

The city of Bradenton could find itself in the same seat as other local governments that have been accused of breaking federal law with repeated sewage spills.

UPDATE: A missing 77-year-old Marion County man has been found safe in Sarasota County, officials said Monday. Details about the recovery of David Edeard Voldal have not been released. ORIGINAL STORY: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man who went missing from his Ocala home on Saturday. Deputies are looking for 77-year-old David Edward Voldal, who was last seen leaving his home at 6601 Southwest 112th Street and traveling to Freedom Library at around 3:20 p.m. He was last seen driving a red 2010 Toyota Corolla with a Florida license plate number of EVCM58, deputies said.

SARASOTA, Fla. A Florida sheriff's department-issued vehicle was broken into outside his home late Sunday or early Monday morning, officials saidThe vehicle was parked outside the home of Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knights home in Venice, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported. Sheriff's spokeswoman Megan Krahe didn't say what was taken from the vehicle. I can confirm that no weapons or Tasers were taken, Krahe said. It was not left unlocked.Sheriff's investigators are looking into the incident, she said,Its active and ongoing. She said there were other car burglaries in the area, which are being investigated by Venice police.