Judge postpones decision on reinstating death sentence for Carlie Brucia's killer
In courtroom 3B in Sarasota County, Joseph Smith sat once more – 15 years after he was convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping, sexual battery, and murder of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia.
In courtroom 3B in Sarasota County, Joseph Smith sat once more – 15 years after he was convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping, sexual battery, and murder of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia.
Sarasota car crash injures 2, closes roads
Two people suffered injuries after a car crashed into a pedestrian and the stairwell of a parking garage, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Two people suffered injuries after a car crashed into a pedestrian and the stairwell of a parking garage, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Sarasota police find missing woman in need of medication
Police in Sarasota found Starsena Giles, 40, who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.
Police in Sarasota found Starsena Giles, 40, who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.
Sarasota tree trimmer accused of sexually assaulting customer
A man hired to trim trees in a woman’s yard is accused of sexually assaulting her in her Sarasota home.
A man hired to trim trees in a woman’s yard is accused of sexually assaulting her in her Sarasota home.
Police locate 12-year-old boy who had gone missing in Sarasota
Police in Sarasota have found a boy who went missing Thursday night.
Police in Sarasota have found a boy who went missing Thursday night.
SCSO: Tip from cell phone repair store leads to arrest of 76-year-old Sarasota man for child pornography
Richard Sundstrom, 76, is behind bars on 37 counts of felony child pornography, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Richard Sundstrom, 76, is behind bars on 37 counts of felony child pornography, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
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.