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…

The county just launched a pilot program in one of the areas that sees the highest volume of calls. Twenty-four traffic signals and 10 EMS vehicles are now equipped with new technology that will help first responders in ambulances get to calls and the hospital faster.

Sarasota saw historic rainfall Tuesday evening, leaving countless streets impassible and cars stranded.

The change went into effect June 1.

Manatee County commissioners voted to enact a local burn ban during an emergency meeting Monday morning.

All Faiths Food Bank is gearing up for the start of hurricane season. Just last week, everyone at the nonprofit went through training to prepare for the next bad storm.

Driving along U.S. 301 in Sarasota, the Hob Nob Drive-In is tough to miss. The restaurant brings guests back in time with its black and white checkered wall and open-air dining area and bar.

Residents in eastern Sarasota County are once again joining forces to stop a proposed development off Lena Lane in Old Miakka. The site sits a short distance from the Historic Schoolhouse, which is a local landmark.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — On the edge of Downtown Sarasota, there’s an empty grass lot on School Avenue just south of the county health department. That lot could one day become a new workforce housing project. In collaboration with realtor Michael Saunders, One Stop Housing is planning to build a 48-unit mixed-use development on the site. We are told 100% of the housing is slated to be available as workforce housing with rental rates at or below 80% of the area median income. Managing Partner of…

As we inch closer to some of the rainiest months of the year, residents can expect to see more mosquitoes out and about.

he Venice Theatre was hit hard by Hurricane Ian. As we inch closer to another hurricane season, the recovery process continues. Other parts of the campus have been retrofitted to keep classes, rehearsals, and performances going as construction gets underway.