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.
Body of slain Florida trooper escorted to Sarasota County
Standing together, Carol and Bruce Lehman held one another up.
Standing together, Carol and Bruce Lehman held one another up.
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.
Investigators hope new composite leads to victim's identity in 'hog trail murders'
The discovery of five bodies found scattered in desolate areas of Port Charlotte and North Port shook the coastal communities from 1994 to 1996. The victims were male, between 20 and 35 years old, and homeless when they died.
The discovery of five bodies found scattered in desolate areas of Port Charlotte and North Port shook the coastal communities from 1994 to 1996. The victims were male, between 20 and 35 years old, and homeless when they died.
Foundation hopes to preserve Orange Hammock Ranch for generations
The Conservation Foundation needs to raise $1.5 million by June 1 to protect Orange Hammock Ranch in North Port.
The Conservation Foundation needs to raise $1.5 million by June 1 to protect Orange Hammock Ranch in North Port.
Sarasota schools will not admit wrongdoing despite settlement with employee who alleged harassment
The sexual harassment scandal at Sarasota County Schools seems to have come to a close.
The sexual harassment scandal at Sarasota County Schools seems to have come to a close.
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.
Detectives investigating inmate death at Sarasota County Correctional Facility
Detectives are investigating after Kurt Jacobsen, an inmate at the Sarasota County Correctional Facility, was found dead in his cell early Sunday morning.
Detectives are investigating after Kurt Jacobsen, an inmate at the Sarasota County Correctional Facility, was found dead in his cell early Sunday morning.
Wings of Freedom Tour brings WW II history to life
WW II planes are planes on display at the Venice Municipal Airport through Jan. 26.
WW II planes are planes on display at the Venice Municipal Airport through Jan. 26.
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.