Allyson Henning

St. Armands Circle wasn’t bustling as usual Wednesday. Some businesses were closed ahead of Hurricane Helene. Others closed early to finish up last minute preparations ahead of the storm.

Residents call for pause on development after significant flooding in Sarasota County

As some families work to begin the rebuilding of their flood-damaged homes in the Laurel Meadows neighborhood, county officials are working to get to the bottom of the significant flooding that too…

More than a week after flooding damaged dozens of homes in the Laurel Meadows community, everything from drywall to furniture is lining the neighborhood streets.

More than two days after flood waters forced countless families across Sarasota County out of their homes, water in some areas has yet to recede.

The 32-year-old mother and former ballerina was accused of shooting and killing her estranged husband, Doug Benefield, in September 2020.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A “Celebration of Valor’ reception was held to honor the individuals who protected staff and patients at Aspire at Palma Sola Bay after an armed man crashed int…

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A study conducted earlier this year using speed detection cameras found speeding in school zones was happening daily. In an effort to cut down on the issue, Sarasota c…

MANATEE COUNTY (WFLA) – Jonathan Elwing, 43, remains in the Manatee County Jail following his arrest last week. The local pastor was accused of using cryptocurrency to buy child pornography. His arrest affidavit said the children depicted in the images ranged in age from 4-12 years of age. “We learned about it on Thursday of […]

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Warrick Dunn on Tuesday handed two single mothers in Sarasota the keys to their new homes. Both of the mothers, who are not being identified by their full names for their privacy, are now first-time homeowners. When they stepped into their new homes, they were in for a big surprise. Two Sarasota families pulled up to the driveways of their new homes to find Dunn outside. And when they stepped foot inside, they were overwhelmed to see…