Gov. Ron DeSantis cuts ribbon on $61M River Road expansion in Sarasota County
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sarasota County leaders cut the ribbon Friday on a $61 million project that expanded River Road from two to six lanes between U.S. 41 and Interstate 75.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sarasota County leaders cut the ribbon Friday on a $61 million project that expanded River Road from two to six lanes between U.S. 41 and Interstate 75.
Venice Fire Rescue Station 52: New campus centralizes emergency services
Venice Fire Rescue is building its new Station 52 and public safety campus off East Venice Avenue to house a number of city assets and speed up response times.
Venice Fire Rescue is building its new Station 52 and public safety campus off East Venice Avenue to house a number of city assets and speed up response times.
Venice home invasion: Third suspect arrested, accused of helping plan robbery
Venice police arrested a third suspect in connection with an armed home invasion on Laurel Road East last week. Police say the Cape Coral man helped plan and facilitate the targeted robbery.
Venice police arrested a third suspect in connection with an armed home invasion on Laurel Road East last week. Police say the Cape Coral man helped plan and facilitate the targeted robbery.
Woman claims vet’s affairs coordinator with public defender’s office stole $65K while she was in jail
A veterans affairs coordinator for a Florida public defender's office faces multiple felony charges after authorities said she stole nearly $65,000 from a woman held inside the Manatee County jail.
A veterans affairs coordinator for a Florida public defender's office faces multiple felony charges after authorities said she stole nearly $65,000 from a woman held inside the Manatee County jail.
Venice home invasion suspect claims Dallas jail inmate's tip led to armed break-in
A tip from a Dallas County Jail cell led two men to a Venice home invasion where they tased a woman, shot at a neighbor and were tracked down by a police dog, according to the Venice Police Department.
A tip from a Dallas County Jail cell led two men to a Venice home invasion where they tased a woman, shot at a neighbor and were tracked down by a police dog, according to the Venice Police Department.
Sarasota police: Venice man dead after motorcycle crash
A 51-year-old Venice man died following a crash involving two motorcycles and a car in Sarasota on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A 51-year-old Venice man died following a crash involving two motorcycles and a car in Sarasota on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
New weather station at State College of Florida Venice campus delivers real-time storm data
A newly installed weather station at the State College of Florida Venice campus is providing critical real-time atmospheric data to help forecasters and students track local storms.
A newly installed weather station at the State College of Florida Venice campus is providing critical real-time atmospheric data to help forecasters and students track local storms.
Family and friends plead for roadway caution after father killed on I-75
A Florida family is grieving after Ian Cain was hit and killed along Interstate 75 in North Port while trying to check on another driver following a highway crash.
A Florida family is grieving after Ian Cain was hit and killed along Interstate 75 in North Port while trying to check on another driver following a highway crash.
Hurricane scam: Florida sues company over millions in stolen insurance funds
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing a lawsuit against a construction company and its executives, accusing them of scamming customers out of millions in insurance money after hurricanes ravaged Southwest Florida in 2024.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing a lawsuit against a construction company and its executives, accusing them of scamming customers out of millions in insurance money after hurricanes ravaged Southwest Florida in 2024.
Former Booker High School football coach used $16K in school funds for rental cars: Audit
Former Booker High School head football coach Carlos Woods resigned following an extensive school district investigation into thousands of dollars in unauthorized rental car charges billed to public accounts.
Former Booker High School head football coach Carlos Woods resigned following an extensive school district investigation into thousands of dollars in unauthorized rental car charges billed to public accounts.
Home invasion arrest: Venice police capture 2 suspects after shot fired
Two men were arrested Wednesday night after forcibly entering a Venice home, assaulting a resident, and firing a stolen handgun at a responding family member.
Two men were arrested Wednesday night after forcibly entering a Venice home, assaulting a resident, and firing a stolen handgun at a responding family member.
Ringling College 2D animation degree program launching in Sarasota
Ringling College of Art and Design is expanding its animation program in Sarasota by launching a dedicated 2D character animation degree.
Ringling College of Art and Design is expanding its animation program in Sarasota by launching a dedicated 2D character animation degree.
Sarasota County boating safety: Leaders push for slow-speed zone at South Lido
Sarasota County leaders are pushing for new water safety restrictions near South Lido Beach following years of reckless behavior and a deadly jet ski crash.
Sarasota County leaders are pushing for new water safety restrictions near South Lido Beach following years of reckless behavior and a deadly jet ski crash.
Sarasota County commissioners receive positive Midnight Pass update
A naturally reopened inlet in Sarasota County is showing strong stability and environmental benefits, local leaders learned Tuesday.
A naturally reopened inlet in Sarasota County is showing strong stability and environmental benefits, local leaders learned Tuesday.
Florida Attorney General accuses teacher of calling student 'misogynist'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Sarasota Schools, accusing a Pine View School teacher of calling an eighth grader a "misogynist."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Sarasota Schools, accusing a Pine View School teacher of calling an eighth grader a "misogynist."
Venice murder highlights crisis facing elderly caregivers
An 83-year-old man faces murder charges in Sarasota County after deputies say he shot and killed his wife to end her decades-long pain from Lyme disease and a bleeding ulcer.
An 83-year-old man faces murder charges in Sarasota County after deputies say he shot and killed his wife to end her decades-long pain from Lyme disease and a bleeding ulcer.
Driver strikes North Port patrol car on I-75 during emergency response
An officer escaped injury last Wednesday night after a driver slammed into his parked cruiser on I-75 near North Port.
An officer escaped injury last Wednesday night after a driver slammed into his parked cruiser on I-75 near North Port.
Sarasota County stabbing leaves man hospitalized; 19-year-old arrested: SCSO
A 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing a man with a kitchen knife after an argument at a Sarasota Springs home Saturday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing a man with a kitchen knife after an argument at a Sarasota Springs home Saturday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Key Chorale of Sarasota uses music to transform lives in memory care programs
Music is touching lives and unlocking memories for Sarasota seniors participating in a unique choral outreach program.
Music is touching lives and unlocking memories for Sarasota seniors participating in a unique choral outreach program.
7 injured after Breeze bus hits SCF sign in Sarasota County crash: SCSO
Seven people were injured after a crash involving a Breeze bus and another vehicle caused the bus to hit the State College of Florida monument sign, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Seven people were injured after a crash involving a Breeze bus and another vehicle caused the bus to hit the State College of Florida monument sign, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.