Sarasota man accused of child pornography
Sarasota police arrested Scott Johnston, 47, on 40 counts of child pornography after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Sarasota police arrested Scott Johnston, 47, on 40 counts of child pornography after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Permits show Amazon distribution center coming to Venice
What's coming to a currently empty lot has Venice and Sarasota County talking.
What's coming to a currently empty lot has Venice and Sarasota County talking.
Nik Wallenda announces walk across active volcano
With a little more than seven weeks to prepare, Nik Wallenda is getting ready for his biggest challenge.
With a little more than seven weeks to prepare, Nik Wallenda is getting ready for his biggest challenge.
Hunting program announced to curb destruction caused by feral hogs
Feral hogs are becoming more than a nuisance in parts of Sarasota County. The large holes they dig are not difficult to spot.
Feral hogs are becoming more than a nuisance in parts of Sarasota County. The large holes they dig are not difficult to spot.
North Port police say teen fabricated rape report, is being provided support
North Port police say the report made by a teen girl that she had been sexually assaulted was a fabrication.
North Port police say the report made by a teen girl that she had been sexually assaulted was a fabrication.
Auction offers chance to own piece of the Greatest Show on Earth
From the extravagant costumes and the props, walking through the Showfolks of Sarasota showroom is like stepping in a time capsule.
From the extravagant costumes and the props, walking through the Showfolks of Sarasota showroom is like stepping in a time capsule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caregiver stole over $1 million from elderly client who died, deputies say
A Sarasota woman is under arrest, accused of stealing $1.1 million from her elderly client.
A Sarasota woman is under arrest, accused of stealing $1.1 million from her elderly client.
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.
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.
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.
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.
”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.
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.
Texting and driving is now breaking the law
Drivers caught texting and driving will receive a ticket as of Jan. 1.
Drivers caught texting and driving will receive a ticket as of Jan. 1.
First born baby of 2020 at Sarasota Memorial arrives one second after midnight
The first baby born in 2020 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital entered the world just a mere second after midnight.
The first baby born in 2020 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital entered the world just a mere second after midnight.