SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested 47-year-old Raul Castro and charged him with one count of kidnapping and one count of sexual battery after they say he held a woman against her will in his home for a day.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Committee on Ethics is investigating Representative Vern Buchanan for an undisclosed matter.

The committee notes that an investigation does not indicate that any ethics violation has occurred, nor does it reflect any judgment on behalf of the committee.

The committee will announce its course of action in this matter on or before Monday, February 6, 2012.

SARASOTA, Florida (AP) - A unique art installation is showcasing the Florida sky at the Ringling Museum of Art.

The so-called "Skyspace" opened Thursday. It's a 24-foot square opening in a canopy that covers a courtyard outside of the museum. Between Jan. 5 and March 25, museum visitors can sit in the courtyard at sunset and watch the display. The exhibit, which is part of the museum, is open Thursday through Sunday.