Sarasota

More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion — the majority of which are women and children.

Rex Troche, a member of the Sarasota Police Department since 2002, has served as interim chief since August 2021.

The city has launched a website and is now accepting submissions.

Online real estate data company Stessa reviewed statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarasota County Commission voted to stop awarding economic development incentive grants to businesses.

Commissioners say the company's name hadn’t been made public at the time of the vote, so they were unaware that Rumble would receive the funding.

The National Weather Service says the EF-1 tornado had 90 mph winds and lasted around 45 seconds.

Theater companies and musical ensembles are restarting live performances after a crippling pandemic pause. In some states, artists find creative ways to get around laws that go against public health recommendations.

The additional land will more than double the size of the existing Old Miakka Preserve, which is open to the public for hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Business owners and community members complain that the homeless and panhandlers are harassing visitors downtown.

Starting this week, patrons will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry to all indoor shows.

Safety measures like proof of vaccination will make customers feel more protected, the store's co-owner and legal counsel said.