# sarasota (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sarasota. Page: Feed: --- ## [Jury unanimously recommends death penalty for Jennifer Odom’s convicted killer](https://www.fox13news.com/news/jury-unanimously-recommends-death-penalty-jennifer-odom-convicted-killer) _2026-08-25 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The jury has unanimously recommended the death penalty for Jeffrey Crum in the decades-old kidnapping, sexual battery and murder of Jennifer Odom. ## [Dog stuck in Tampa storm drain rescued, recovering from health issues, Hillsborough officials say](https://www.fox13news.com/news/dog-tampa-storm-drain-rescued-recovering-health-issues-hillsborough-officials) _2026-08-25 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A shih tzu was rescued from a storm drain Monday in Tampa after animal control officers and police found the dog stuck inside, according to Hillsborough County officials. ## [St. Pete school bus carrying 27 students involved in crash](https://www.fox13news.com/news/st-pete-school-bus-carrying-27-students-involved-crash) _2026-08-25 · Katelyn.Massarelli@fox.com (Katelyn Massarelli) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A school bus carrying more than 20 students crashed with another car in St. Petersburg Tuesday afternoon. ## [15-year-old arrested after teen stabbed near Lennard High School: HCSO](https://www.fox13news.com/news/arrest-teen-stabbed-lennard-high-school) _2026-08-25 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A 15-year-old was arrested on an attempted murder charge after another teenager was stabbed Monday afternoon near a 7-Eleven in Ruskin, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ## [163 missing Florida kids rescued, 3 arrested during Operation Statewide Shield](https://www.fox13news.com/news/163-missing-florida-kids-rescued-3-arrested-operation-statewide-shield) _2026-08-25 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A historic Florida child recovery operation rescued 163 missing children and led to multiple arrests across several regions. ## [Hillsborough man accused of slapping teen during golf course argument: PCSO](https://www.fox13news.com/news/hillsborough-man-accused-slap-teen-golf-course-argument) _2026-08-25 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A Hillsborough County man is accused of grabbing a 15-year-old boy by the shirt and slapping him in the head and face during an argument over play on a golf course in East Lake, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. ## [Avian art exhibition helps birds take flight again](https://www.fox13news.com/news/avian-art-exhibition-helps-birds-take-flight-again) _2026-08-25 · Mark.Wilson@fox.com (Mark Wilson) · Latest News | FOX 13_ After dropping off an injured bird at the Birds in Helping Hands rehab facility in Pinellas County, art gallery owner Brenda McMahon had a light-bulb moment. ## [Tropical system off Africa tracks west toward islands with 70% formation chance](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tropical-system-off-africa-tracks-west-toward-islands-70-formation-chance) _2026-08-25 · Dave.Osterberg@fox.com (Dave Osterberg) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Meteorologists are closely monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean as one system near Africa approaches tropical depression status while traveling westward toward the islands. ## [Which ex-high school standouts featured in Sarasota County will compete on Wednesday, Aug. 26?](https://sarasotareview.com/which-ex-high-school-standouts-featured-in-sarasota-county-will-compete-on-wednesday-aug-26) _2026-08-25 · G. L. Logan · Sarasota Review_ These former Sarasota County area high school standouts will be active on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Read more… ## [Suspicious death investigation underway after woman found dead: MCSO](https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspicious-death-investigation-underway-after-woman-found-dead-mcso) _2026-08-25 · WTVT.Web.Staff@fox.com (WTVT Web Staff) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A suspicious death investigation is underway in Manatee County after deputies discovered a woman's body behind a Bradenton home. ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YO7cwiuvfe51) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Police hunt for straw hat-wearing suspect in Largo bank robbery](https://www.fox13news.com/news/largo-bank-robbery-search-underway-suspect-wearing-straw-hat) _2026-08-25 · Katelyn.Massarelli@fox.com (Katelyn Massarelli) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Police are searching for a suspect that robbed a Largo bank Monday afternoon. ## [Cheapest diesel gas in Sarasota County reach $5.09 in week ending Aug. 15](https://sarasotareview.com/cheapest-diesel-gas-in-sarasota-county-reach-5-09-in-week-ending-aug-15) _2026-08-24 · P. J. Mendes · Sarasota Review_ The cheapest reported price for a gallon of diesel gas in Sarasota County came in at $5.09 during the week ending Aug. 15. Read more… ## [Sarasota County Correctional Facility earns national accreditation for mental health services](https://sarasotareview.com/sarasota-county-correctional-facility-earns-national-accreditation-for-mental-health-services) _2026-08-24 · M. G. High · Sarasota Review_ The Sarasota County Correctional Facility has received national accreditation for its mental health program from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Officials say this recognition highlights ongoing efforts toward quality care and continuous improvement at the facility. Read more… ## [Which Sarasota County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Tuesday, Aug. 25?](https://sarasotareview.com/which-sarasota-county-area-high-school-graduates-are-scheduled-for-action-on-tuesday-aug-25) _2026-08-24 · G. L. Logan · Sarasota Review_ These former Sarasota County area high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Read more… ## [Former Venice Senior High standout Mac Guscette played in MiLB game on Aug. 23](https://sarasotareview.com/former-venice-senior-high-standout-mac-guscette-played-in-milb-game-on-aug-23) _2026-08-24 · M. C. Myers · Sarasota Review_ Rome Emperors fell 3-1 to the Hub City Spartanburgers in their MiLB game on Sunday, Aug. 23. Read more… ## [Who among former Sarasota County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Aug. 24?](https://sarasotareview.com/who-among-former-sarasota-county-area-high-school-stars-will-participate-in-events-the-week-of-monday-aug-24) _2026-08-23 · R. G. Rosenberg · Sarasota Review_ These former Sarasota County area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Aug. 24. Read more… ## [Pasco County mother and son housed after Cobalt Apartment fire](https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-county-mother-son-pair-housed-after-cobalt-apartment-fire) _2026-08-23 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A Pasco County mother and son are housed again after losing everything to the Cobalt Apartment fire on Thursday afternoon. ## [Hillsborough man drove wrong way, tried to ram patrol car in 100-mph chase: FHP](https://www.fox13news.com/news/hillsborough-man-drove-wrong-way-patrol-car-chase-fhp) _2026-08-22 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase through Hillsborough County, drove against traffic, sideswiped another vehicle and tried to ram a patrol car off the road. ## [Greg Steube calls for audits of Flock surveillance tech and criticizes federal bailouts](https://sarasotareview.com/greg-steube-calls-for-audits-of-flock-surveillance-tech-and-criticizes-federal-bailouts) _2026-08-22 · J. N. Allen · Sarasota Review_ Congressman Greg Steube posted on August 22, 2026 about concerns with law enforcement’s use of Flock surveillance technology, urging audits and adherence to constitutional standards. Read more… ## [Tampa mayor, Ismaili Muslim community plant 250 trees at Rowlett Park in honor of America 250](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-mayor-ismaili-muslim-community-plant-trees-rowlett-park-america-250) _2026-08-22 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Fireworks and parades are standard fare for national milestone celebrations, but a community group in Tampa is marking America’s 250th anniversary by putting down deep roots. ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wZ5KdflS3bsu) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Lowest price for E85 gas in Sarasota County at $2.89 in week ending Aug. 15](https://sarasotareview.com/lowest-price-for-e85-gas-in-sarasota-county-at-2-89-in-week-ending-aug-15) _2026-08-22 · P. J. Mendes · Sarasota Review_ Drivers in Sarasota County reported a weekly low of $2.89 per gallon for E85 gas in the week ending Aug. 15. Read more… ## [Ruskin health fair provides over 10,000 pounds of free food to residents](https://www.fox13news.com/news/ruskin-health-fair-free-food-residents) _2026-08-22 · Heather.Healy@fox.com (Heather Healy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Around 800 people came to Southshore Community Resource Center in Ruskin to receive groceries without income restrictions. The event supplied meat, shelf-stable goods, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, rice and other food staples to local residents. ## [A single gas station in cities throughout Sarasota County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 15](https://sarasotareview.com/a-single-gas-station-in-cities-throughout-sarasota-county-had-the-cheapest-midgrade-gas-in-week-ending-aug-15) _2026-08-22 · P. J. Mendes · Sarasota Review_ The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sarasota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy. Read more… ## [Walmart grounds crew helps save 2 women after car crashes into North Port creek: NPFR](https://www.fox13news.com/news/walmart-crew-save-women-car-crash-north-port) _2026-08-22 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Take a look at the grass lawn on the side of the Walmart parking lot on Tamiami Trail in North Port, and it seems normal, but take a step closer, and you will see a broken tail light, a damaged fence and cut down trees. ## [Oldsmar mother celebrates PCOS name change, doctors explain what it means for women](https://www.fox13news.com/news/oldsmar-mother-celebrates-pcos-name-change-doctors-explain-what-means-women) _2026-08-22 · Briona.Arradondo@fox.com (Briona Arradondo) · Latest News | FOX 13_ An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. ## [Who among former Sarasota County area high school athletes will be active on Sunday, Aug. 23?](https://sarasotareview.com/who-among-former-sarasota-county-area-high-school-athletes-will-be-active-on-sunday-aug-23) _2026-08-22 · G. L. Logan · Sarasota Review_ These ex-Sarasota County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Sunday, Aug. 23. Read more… ## [Crucial agreement made in Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in Tampa, votes next week](https://www.fox13news.com/news/crucial-agreement-made-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-deal-tampa-vote-next-week) _2026-08-21 · Aaron.Mesmer@fox.com (Aaron Mesmer) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The Tampa Bay Rays, the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College. ## [Pleas for safety improvements after fatal crash claims life of volunteer chaplain](https://www.fox13news.com/news/pleas-safety-improvements-after-fatal-crash-claims-life-volunteer-chaplain) _2026-08-21 · Carla.Bayron@fox.com (Carla Bayron) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain died Wednesday morning after deputies say a dump truck driver ran a red light and struck his vehicle at an Eagle Lake intersection. ## [Lightning sparked Wesley Chapel apartment fire that displaced 200: PCFR](https://www.fox13news.com/news/wesely-chapel-apartment-deemed-total-loss-following-fire-displaced-200-residents) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A lightning strike sparked a three-alarm fire that destroyed an apartment building at Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel on Thursday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of dozens of units and displacing about 200 residents, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. ## [BayCare surgeons perform region's first robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy](https://www.fox13news.com/news/baycare-surgeons-perform-regions-first-robotic-nipple-sparing-mastectomy) _2026-08-21 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Surgeons at BayCare Medical Group have performed West Central Florida’s first robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, offering patients a minimally invasive surgical option that combines tissue removal and reconstruction into a single procedure. ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/juYY4vb5HDRk) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Venice Theatre continues rebuilding 3 years after Hurricane Ian with sights set on opening in February](https://www.fox13news.com/news/venice-theatre-continues-rebuilding-3-years-after-hurricane-ian-sights-set-opening-february) _2026-08-21 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Venice Theatre is drawing closer to its planned February opening as construction workers rebuild the venue following severe damage from Hurricane Ian 3 years ago. ## [Ringling College’s theme park design competition offers $20K scholarship](https://www.fox13news.com/news/ringling-colleges-theme-park-design-competition-offers-20k-scholarship) _2026-08-21 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Ringling College of Art and Design is inviting high school juniors and seniors nationwide to step into another world by designing an original parade float. ## [Auburndale man accused of shooting at woman, child during dispute: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/auburndale-man-accused-shooting-woman-child-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Auburndale police arrested a man after they said he fired two shots at his girlfriend and her young child during a domestic dispute Thursday. ## [2 arrested after $1.5M scam of Treasure Island resident's jewelry, precious metals: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/arrest-scam-treasure-island-jewelry-precious-metals-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident. ## [Sarasota County saw lowest price for premium gas at $4.29 in week ending Aug. 15](https://sarasotareview.com/sarasota-county-saw-lowest-price-for-premium-gas-at-4-29-in-week-ending-aug-15) _2026-08-21 · P. J. Mendes · Sarasota Review_ For the week ending Aug. 15, the lowest reported price of premium gas in Sarasota County stood at $4.29 per gallon. Read more… ## [3 children unharmed after man and woman killed in Tampa shooting: TPD](https://www.fox13news.com/news/3-children-unharmed-after-man-woman-killed-tampa-shooting-tpd) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Tampa police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man and a woman dead inside a home early Friday morning. ## [Maggie Miller wins women's 70-99 division at The Inferno Challenge Englewood 5K](https://sarasotareview.com/maggie-miller-wins-women-70-99-division-at-the-inferno-challenge-englewood-5k) _2026-08-21 · T. R. Duncan · Sarasota Review_ RunSignUp reports Maggie Miller won the women's 70-99 division in the 5K at The Inferno Challenge Englewood in Englewood, Florida, on Aug. 1, 2026, finishing in 29:05.46. Read more… ## [Publix ditches longtime checkout lane rule in major change for shoppers](https://www.fox13news.com/news/publix-ditches-longtime-checkout-lane-rule-major-change-shoppers) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 13_ Publix shoppers may notice a change the next time they head for the express checkout lane. ## [Tropics remain quiet as disturbance develops near Bermuda](https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-tropics-quiet-disturbance-develops-bermuda) _2026-08-21 · Dave.Osterberg@fox.com (Dave Osterberg) · Latest News | FOX 13_ FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer. ## [Tampa stabbing leaves man hospitalized, 1 arrested: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-stabbing-man-hospitalized-arrest-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. ## [Who from Sarasota County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Aug. 22?](https://sarasotareview.com/who-from-sarasota-county-area-former-high-school-athletes-will-participate-in-games-on-saturday-aug-22) _2026-08-21 · G. L. Logan · Sarasota Review_ Saturday, Aug. 22 will feature competition from these former Sarasota County area high school standouts. Read more… ## [Ryan Miller, former Venice Senior High School standout, pitches in 10-7 MiLB loss on Aug. 20](https://sarasotareview.com/ryan-miller-former-venice-senior-high-school-standout-pitches-in-10-7-milb-loss-on-aug-20) _2026-08-21 · M. C. Myers · Sarasota Review_ Albuquerque Isotopes fell 10-7 to the Las Vegas Aviators in a MiLB game on Thursday, Aug. 20. Read more… ## [Oxford Exchange owners plan 550-acre wellness retreat near Dade City](https://www.fox13news.com/news/oxford-exchange-owners-plan-550-acre-wellness-retreat-near-dade-city) _2026-08-21 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Blake Casper and his sister Allison Casper Adams, the owners of Caspers Company and Tampa's Oxford Exchange, plan to build a 550-acre wellness retreat called Clay Hill near Dade City. ## [TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-international-airport-replace-54-year-old-air-traffic-control-tower-faa-approved-funding) _2026-08-21 · Briona.Arradondo@fox.com (Briona Arradondo) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration. ## [St. Petersburg cafe: Pay-what-you-can venue opens on Central Avenue](https://www.fox13news.com/news/st-petersburg-cafe-pay-what-you-can-venue-opens-central-avenue) _2026-08-21 · Kailey.Tracy@fox.com (Kailey Tracy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay. ## [Sarasota County sees lowest price for regular gas at $3.59 in week ending Aug. 15](https://sarasotareview.com/sarasota-county-sees-lowest-price-for-regular-gas-at-3-59-in-week-ending-aug-15) _2026-08-21 · P. J. Mendes · Sarasota Review_ In Sarasota County, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $3.59 per gallon as of the week ending Aug. 15. Read more… ## [Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer](https://www.fox13news.com/news/jennifer-odoms-accused-killers-son-testifies-against-father-before-jury-reaches-verdict) _2026-08-21 · WTVT.Web.Staff@fox.com (WTVT Web Staff) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses. ## [USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals](https://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-grad-9yaps-app-students-local-business-deals) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | FOX 13_ A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps. ## [Gas Dash brings fuel delivery straight to Tampa drivers](https://www.fox13news.com/news/gas-dash-brings-fuel-delivery-straight-tampa-drivers) _2026-08-20 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Gas Dash expanded its app-based mobile fuel delivery service into the Tampa area to allow drivers to get gasoline delivered directly to their parked vehicles. ## [Covered St. Pete Pride mural peaks through black paint on Central Avenue](https://www.fox13news.com/news/covered-st-pete-pride-mural-shines-through-black-paint-central-avenue) _2026-08-20 · Kailey.Tracy@fox.com (Kailey Tracy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal.