Two men arrested on drug charges after aviation unit spots suspects fleeing deputies in Sarasota
Dylan Rodgers, 27, and Frank Crouse, 33, were arrested Tuesday night on drug charges after they fled from deputies and were spotted by an aviation unit, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Dylan Rodgers, 27, and Frank Crouse, 33, were arrested Tuesday night on drug charges after they fled from deputies and were spotted by an aviation unit, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Infant dies after mother says she fell asleep while breastfeeding, North Port police say
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
Nik Wallenda’s next highwire spectacle on Wednesday will place him above an active volcano
Daredevil Nik Wallenda is scheduled to take on his next highwire challenge Wednesday.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda is scheduled to take on his next highwire challenge Wednesday.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital: 12 patients in isolation, awaiting COVID-19 test results
Officials at the hospital say they had to test the patients for flu and other diseases before they were allowed to administer tests for the novel coronavirus.
Officials at the hospital say they had to test the patients for flu and other diseases before they were allowed to administer tests for the novel coronavirus.
Doctors: COVID-19 can be managed from home in many cases
Now that the COVID-19 coronavirus has appeared in Florida, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital want the public to be informed.
Now that the COVID-19 coronavirus has appeared in Florida, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital want the public to be informed.
Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Sarasota company increases staff to produce its alcohol-free, 24-hour hand sanitizer brand
Many of us are using lots of hand sanitizer because of coronavirus. A Sarasota company says it makes one of the best sanitizers on the market and it’s alcohol-free.
Many of us are using lots of hand sanitizer because of coronavirus. A Sarasota company says it makes one of the best sanitizers on the market and it’s alcohol-free.
Ancient sea creatures bridge gap between past and present at Mote Marine exhibit
Creatures that resemble relatives of the Lockness monster and things you’d only see in movies are on display at the newest exhibit at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota.
Creatures that resemble relatives of the Lockness monster and things you’d only see in movies are on display at the newest exhibit at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota.
20 years after rape, murder of Sarasota woman, killer given 2 life sentences
Investigators never gave up on solving the rape and murder of Deborah Dalzell.
Investigators never gave up on solving the rape and murder of Deborah Dalzell.
Sarasota senior uses love and kindness to enhance the lives of infants
Joanna Tsoukos has been comforting babies at the Families First Institute in Sarasota for more than 20 years.
Joanna Tsoukos has been comforting babies at the Families First Institute in Sarasota for more than 20 years.
DNA experts take stand on day 2 of Deborah Dalzell murder trial
When Deborah Dalzell was murdered in her Sarasota County home in 1999, the killer left behind DNA.
When Deborah Dalzell was murdered in her Sarasota County home in 1999, the killer left behind DNA.
North Port man arrested for child pornography
North Port police arrested Luis Valenzuela, 58, on 40 felony charges for possession of images containing sexual acts performed by children.
North Port police arrested Luis Valenzuela, 58, on 40 felony charges for possession of images containing sexual acts performed by children.
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.