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.
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.