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.

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.

Police: Teen sexually assaulted while jogging in North Port

North Police police released a computer-generated image of a man believed to have raped a 15-year-old jogger this week.

Paralympian on mission to find Florida's most wheelchair-accessible beaches

The sunshine state boasts more than 660 miles of beautiful, sandy beaches, but a day at the beach is not always easy for those who use wheelchairs to get around.

Battle over the beach: Siesta Key residents block public access, citing 2018 law

Does a 2018 law give more power to waterfront property owners or does the public have a right to use beaches on a privately-owned property?  The confusion is stirring up trouble in Siesta Key.

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.

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.

Report: Allegiant flight heading to Sarasota makes emergency landing in North Carolina

An Allegiant Air spokeswoman says one of its flights bound from Ohio to Florida with 151 passengers and six crew made an emergency landing in North Carolina as a precaution after an indicator light went on in the cockpit. There were no injuries.

Family mourns father killed by accused drunk driver while riding in Uber on New Year's Eve

A driver is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with a deadly crash on New Year's Eve. The victim's family says their loved one was doing the responsible thing and getting a ride in an Uber when he killed in a crash caused by a drunk driver.

Uber passenger killed by drunk driver on New Year's Eve, police say

”They were trying to do the right thing, getting a ride not drinking and driving. Unfortunately, somebody plowed into them,” said police spokesperson Josh Taylor. 

1 dead after teens crash stolen car into North Port tree

Police in North Port say three teenagers, riding in a stolen car, were injured and a fourth was killed in a crash early Thursday morning.

Over 100 gators gather at 'Deep Hole' in Myakka River State Park

It's one of the best places in Florida to spot alligators, and when the conditions are right, they come out in droves.

Man suspected of raping woman in North Port captured in West Virginia

North Port police say the 28-year-old accused of raping a 72-year-old woman in North Port earlier this month has been arrested in West Virginia.