Sarasota man accused of child porn possession facing 13 counts

A Sarasota man is facing 13 counts of child porn possession after a months-long investigation by Sarasota detectives.

Sarasota County's new stormwater director begins job as new division is created

There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.

Venice man shot, killed after pointing gun at deputies serving search warrant

A man was shot and killed after pointing his gun at Sarasota County deputies Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Golf Course Drive in Venice. 

Nokomis shooting lands 2 in custody: SCSO

Two out of three persons of interest have been taken into custody following a shooting in Nokomis. 

4th suspect arrested in home invasion where men pretended to be Amazon delivery drivers: NPPD

The fourth suspect in a home invasion in which a group allegedly posed as Amazon delivery drivers and held a woman and child hostage is now in custody, according to the North Port Police Department.

Florida redfish could soon be more widely available thanks to Sarasota company

Redfish, prized by anglers across Florida, have been historically scarce in commercial markets due to overfishing in the mid-1980s, leading to a ban on commercial harvesting of wild redfish.

Artist draws inspiration from her loved ones

A mix of large-scale chalk creations and smaller ceramic charms tell the stories of family, culture and nostalgia at a Sarasota Art Museum exhibition, "Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old."