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There have been 4,142 crashes in Sarasota County in 2024. Of those, there have been 37 deaths and 2,509 injuries, according to the Florida Crash Dashboard. In Manatee County, there have been 3,840 ... Read More

But the flooding also highlights the dangers of unchecked development outpacing essential infrastructure. Before constructing residential communities, developers should be required to ... Read More

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The proposed Palmer Ranch East development would be accessed both through an extension of Lorraine Road and completion of an exit off of Interstate 75 ... Read More

A 12-year-old girl was accidentally run over by her mother during the first day of school drop-off at Booker Middle School, Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Kenneth Watson said. Read More

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The Sarasota County Fire Department and SCSO responded to the accident on northbound Interstate 75 at mile marker 207 at around 3:47 p.m. Sheriff's officials were unable to share the number of ... Read More

SARASOTA, Fla. - The body found in a submerged car in Phillippi Creek has been identified as Jose Andino, who was reported missing amid Hurricane Debby's floodwaters, authorities confirmed. Read More

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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Trash spilled onto US-301 is currently causing a backup. The blockage is near where 301 meets 17th. Right now your best bet to avoid the traffic is to take Orange Ave. Read More

A 12-year-old girl was run over by her mother in an accident near a Sarasota middle school on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The girl got out of the car, which was in the drop-off ... Read More

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Florida Highway Patrol troopers in Sarasota are investigating after a child was run over by their own parent during their first day of school. Read More

SARASOTA, Fla. - A 12-year-old girl was run over by her mother Monday near Booker Middle School in Sarasota, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the girl dropped some markers and ... Read More

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A 12-year-old girl was run over by her mother in an accident near a Sarasota middle school on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Read More

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota ... Read More

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A 12-year-old girl was run over by her mother in a tragic accident near Booker Middle School in Sarasota on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The middle ... Read More

Frustration and outrage accompanied devastating photos of flooded neighborhoods on social media in the days that followed Debby's deluge. Read More

Environmental advocates are working to understand the full impact Tropical Storm Debby had on local water quality. Read More

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL - Myakka River flooding, caused by Sarasota County's brush with Tropical Storm Debby's outer bands Sunday into Monday, will reach its peak soon. The river's flood waters will crest ... Read More

The Myakka River crested lower than expected, but as much as two feet of flood water may inundate affected areas in south Sarasota County. Read More

SARASOTA, Fla - After nearly a week of high water blocking access to the homes in Laurel Meadows, Friday marks a new day for many. Although still flooded, most of the water inside the homes have gone. Read More

Sen. Joe Gruters also has been making calls to lawmakers for a potential disaster relief package for homeowners. Read More