Sarasota police find missing woman in need of medication
Police in Sarasota found Starsena Giles, 40, who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.
Police in Sarasota found Starsena Giles, 40, who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.
Sarasota tree trimmer accused of sexually assaulting customer
A man hired to trim trees in a woman’s yard is accused of sexually assaulting her in her Sarasota home.
A man hired to trim trees in a woman’s yard is accused of sexually assaulting her in her Sarasota home.
Police locate 12-year-old boy who had gone missing in Sarasota
Police in Sarasota have found a boy who went missing Thursday night.
Police in Sarasota have found a boy who went missing Thursday night.
Florida lawmakers propose merging Florida Poly, New College with UF, FSU
Two of Florida’s smallest public universities could merge with two of the state’s larger schools.
Two of Florida’s smallest public universities could merge with two of the state’s larger schools.
107-year-old may be Florida's oldest driver, still living life the way he wants
Joe Newman always turns heads -- not just because of his age, but because of his outlook on life. At 107, nothing appears to slow him down. At 101, he ran for Congress, but lost.
Joe Newman always turns heads -- not just because of his age, but because of his outlook on life. At 107, nothing appears to slow him down. At 101, he ran for Congress, but lost.
Mennonite quilt and craft sale to benefit Haitian mission
They're some of the finest quilts you can buy. and they're hand-made and crafted right in Sarasota. What's even better is that each sale is for a good cause.
They're some of the finest quilts you can buy. and they're hand-made and crafted right in Sarasota. What's even better is that each sale is for a good cause.
Troopers search for driver who hit and killed a pedestrian in Manatee County
Hung Quoc Dong, 28, died Saturday after being hit by a vehicle on Whitfield Ave. in Manatee County.
Hung Quoc Dong, 28, died Saturday after being hit by a vehicle on Whitfield Ave. in Manatee County.
Sarasota couple's legacy lives on through charitable foundation
They spent their lives improving Sarasota for others but last December, philanthropists Charles and Margery Barancik were killed in a car crash. Thanks to their family and their foundation, their charitable work continues.
They spent their lives improving Sarasota for others but last December, philanthropists Charles and Margery Barancik were killed in a car crash. Thanks to their family and their foundation, their charitable work continues.
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.