14-year-old girl faces attempted murder charge after shooting another Sarasota teen, police say
Sarasota police arrested a 14-year-old girl for shooting a victim as he was speaking to two other people in a driveway, they said.
Sarasota police arrested a 14-year-old girl for shooting a victim as he was speaking to two other people in a driveway, they said.
Police: Hertz employee charged with grand theft auto for illegal rental scheme
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.
He was supposed to be working for a rental car company at the airport. Instead, he was ripping the company off and giving his friends a cheap ride, according to police, who put the brakes on his scheme.
17-year-old dies in University Parkway crash
An early morning accident claimed the life of a Sarasota teen, said Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
An early morning accident claimed the life of a Sarasota teen, said Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
Manatee County deputies arrest man pointing lasers at pilots
A man is behind bars after allegedly pointing a laser at planes landing at the Sarasota Bradenton Airport.
A man is behind bars after allegedly pointing a laser at planes landing at the Sarasota Bradenton Airport.
Sarasota man accused of child pornography
Sarasota police arrested Scott Johnston, 47, on 40 counts of child pornography after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Sarasota police arrested Scott Johnston, 47, on 40 counts of child pornography after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Nik Wallenda announces walk across active volcano
With a little more than seven weeks to prepare, Nik Wallenda is getting ready for his biggest challenge.
With a little more than seven weeks to prepare, Nik Wallenda is getting ready for his biggest challenge.
Auction offers chance to own piece of the Greatest Show on Earth
From the extravagant costumes and the props, walking through the Showfolks of Sarasota showroom is like stepping in a time capsule.
From the extravagant costumes and the props, walking through the Showfolks of Sarasota showroom is like stepping in a time capsule.
Jewish leaders rally against anti-Semitism in Sarasota
Rochelle Marshall lives only two miles from where an anti-Semite wounded five people during Hanukkah in Upstate New York.
Rochelle Marshall lives only two miles from where an anti-Semite wounded five people during Hanukkah in Upstate New York.
Sarasota police: Multiple victims say former bishop molested them
A former bishop at Westcoast Center of Human Development in Sarasota has been charged with raping a child under 12 years old, according to information released by Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino.
A former bishop at Westcoast Center of Human Development in Sarasota has been charged with raping a child under 12 years old, according to information released by Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino.
Prominent bishop accused of sexual abuse
A prominent bishop is behind bars after police say he sexually abused young boys for decades. At least three victims were listed in the arrest affidavit of 72-year-old Henry Bishop.
A prominent bishop is behind bars after police say he sexually abused young boys for decades. At least three victims were listed in the arrest affidavit of 72-year-old Henry Bishop.
Sarasota preacher sexually abused children, young adults for more than four decades, police say
Police say the founder of a Sarasota church used his position to sexually abuse children and young adults for years or even decades. Some victims were as young as 14 when the abuse started, and most of it occurred at the church or at church-related events, police added.
Police say the founder of a Sarasota church used his position to sexually abuse children and young adults for years or even decades. Some victims were as young as 14 when the abuse started, and most of it occurred at the church or at church-related events, police added.
Texting and driving is now breaking the law
Drivers caught texting and driving will receive a ticket as of Jan. 1.
Drivers caught texting and driving will receive a ticket as of Jan. 1.
First born baby of 2020 at Sarasota Memorial arrives one second after midnight
The first baby born in 2020 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital entered the world just a mere second after midnight.
The first baby born in 2020 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital entered the world just a mere second after midnight.
Brother, sister arrested in Sarasota road rage shooting, police say
Sarasota police said they arrested a Sarasota teen and his sister following a shooting that occurred on December 22.
Sarasota police said they arrested a Sarasota teen and his sister following a shooting that occurred on December 22.
Sarasota middle schooler's heart screening bill gets bipartisan support
Family means everything to 12-year-old Savannah Marquez. Her younger brother, Nico holds a special place in her heart.
Family means everything to 12-year-old Savannah Marquez. Her younger brother, Nico holds a special place in her heart.
Truck crashes into baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton airport, narrowly missing employees
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash involving semi-truck
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 are back open near Fruitville Road after a deadly crash.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 are back open near Fruitville Road after a deadly crash.
Sarasota police investigate diver death
According to police, Hieu Chi Trinh, 56, was diving for stone crab on Tuesday, but didn't return home.
According to police, Hieu Chi Trinh, 56, was diving for stone crab on Tuesday, but didn't return home.
Sarasota Santa spreads cheer in honor of a very special Christmas elf
We're about two weeks away from Christmas but don't be surprised if you spot Jolly Old Saint Nick strolling the streets of Sarasota.
We're about two weeks away from Christmas but don't be surprised if you spot Jolly Old Saint Nick strolling the streets of Sarasota.
One person shot at 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is on the scene of a shooting at the 10th Street boat ramp.
The Sarasota Police Department is on the scene of a shooting at the 10th Street boat ramp.