Opening statements begin in Sarasota 20 years after murder of Deborah Dalzell
Luke Fleming showed little emotion as opening statements began Tuesday morning in Sarasota County.
Luke Fleming showed little emotion as opening statements began Tuesday morning in Sarasota County.
Child porn suspect dies following I-75 crash in Sarasota County
A Sarasota man at the center of a child porn investigation was killed in an early-morning crash Monday.
A Sarasota man at the center of a child porn investigation was killed in an early-morning crash Monday.
Trial begins for man accused of raping, murdering Sarasota woman in 1999
After two decades, the man who Sarasota detectives say is responsible for a murder and sexual assault of a woman will finally stand trial.
After two decades, the man who Sarasota detectives say is responsible for a murder and sexual assault of a woman will finally stand trial.
FDLE still hopes to find convicted murderer who escaped from Polk County prison 30 years ago
Thirty years ago, a convicted murderer pulled off a disappearing act. A man who beat his girlfriend to death concealed himself inside a delivery truck, rode right off the prison grounds in Polk City and out of the grasp of the justice system. It wasn’t his first jail escape – but it was his most successful one.
Thirty years ago, a convicted murderer pulled off a disappearing act. A man who beat his girlfriend to death concealed himself inside a delivery truck, rode right off the prison grounds in Polk City and out of the grasp of the justice system. It wasn’t his first jail escape – but it was his most successful one.
Supportive bonds formed through Operation Patriot Support
Connected by service, the men and women with Operation Patriot Support share a bond unlike any other.
Connected by service, the men and women with Operation Patriot Support share a bond unlike any other.
Family, friends seek help cleaning Carlie Brucia’s memorial garden
Carlie Brucia’s body was found in a field behind a church off Procter Road just days after she was abducted in 2004. After her killer was placed behind bars, her family and friends built a garden in her honor. Time and weather have taken a toll, though.
Carlie Brucia’s body was found in a field behind a church off Procter Road just days after she was abducted in 2004. After her killer was placed behind bars, her family and friends built a garden in her honor. Time and weather have taken a toll, though.
Florida town of Pinecraft remains popular destination for winter-weary Amish
It's snowbird season here in Florida, and the Pinecraft neighborhood in Sarasota County has been welcoming unique snowbirds for nearly a century.
It's snowbird season here in Florida, and the Pinecraft neighborhood in Sarasota County has been welcoming unique snowbirds for nearly a century.
Students, city team up to restore Sarasota's first African-American cemetery
JROTC students spent two years cleaning the area's first African-American cemetery while the City of Sarasota bought new tombstones and vault coverings.
JROTC students spent two years cleaning the area's first African-American cemetery while the City of Sarasota bought new tombstones and vault coverings.
Judge postpones decision on reinstating death sentence for Carlie Brucia's killer
In courtroom 3B in Sarasota County, Joseph Smith sat once more – 15 years after he was convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping, sexual battery, and murder of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia.
In courtroom 3B in Sarasota County, Joseph Smith sat once more – 15 years after he was convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping, sexual battery, and murder of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia.
Sarasota car crash injures 2, closes roads
Two people suffered injuries after a car crashed into a pedestrian and the stairwell of a parking garage, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Two people suffered injuries after a car crashed into a pedestrian and the stairwell of a parking garage, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
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.
SCSO: Tip from cell phone repair store leads to arrest of 76-year-old Sarasota man for child pornography
Richard Sundstrom, 76, is behind bars on 37 counts of felony child pornography, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Richard Sundstrom, 76, is behind bars on 37 counts of felony child pornography, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Fallen Florida trooper, Air Force veteran laid to rest Thursday
He touched countless lives, and thousands gathered Thursday to say farewell to Trooper Joseph Bullock.
He touched countless lives, and thousands gathered Thursday to say farewell to Trooper Joseph Bullock.
Sarasota deputies arrest owner of Jamestown Kitchens for allegedly defrauding clients
James Gerard is behind bars after allegedly defrauding clients out of more than $230,000, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
James Gerard is behind bars after allegedly defrauding clients out of more than $230,000, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota man faces more than a dozen felony charges following two shootings in two days
Mikyle Chamberlain, 18, is facing more than a dozen felony charges following two separate shootings that damaged three homes and six vehicles in north Sarasota, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Mikyle Chamberlain, 18, is facing more than a dozen felony charges following two separate shootings that damaged three homes and six vehicles in north Sarasota, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
North Port resident finds large gator in their garage
It might not be unusual to find bugs or other small critters in your garage. But if you're in Florida, add alligators to the list of unwelcome visitors!
It might not be unusual to find bugs or other small critters in your garage. But if you're in Florida, add alligators to the list of unwelcome visitors!
Sarasota Sheriff's Office horse dies at the age of 14
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their horses on the Mounted Patrol Unit.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their horses on the Mounted Patrol Unit.