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.
Passenger killed in two-vehicle crash in North Port, driver arrested for DUI
A 41-year-old man was arrested for DUI after crashing his truck into another vehicle on New Year’s Eve, police said.
A 41-year-old man was arrested for DUI after crashing his truck into another vehicle on New Year’s Eve, police said.
Over 100 gators gather at 'Deep Hole' in Myakka River State Park
It's one of the best places in Florida to spot alligators, and when the conditions are right, they come out in droves.
It's one of the best places in Florida to spot alligators, and when the conditions are right, they come out in droves.
Man suspected of raping woman in North Port captured in West Virginia
North Port police say the 28-year-old accused of raping a 72-year-old woman in North Port earlier this month has been arrested in West Virginia.
North Port police say the 28-year-old accused of raping a 72-year-old woman in North Port earlier this month has been arrested in West Virginia.
Brother, sister arrested in Sarasota road rage shooting, police say
Sarasota police said they arrested a Sarasota teen and his sister following a shooting that occurred on December 22.
Sarasota police said they arrested a Sarasota teen and his sister following a shooting that occurred on December 22.
US Marshals name suspected North Port rapist; search underway
A 72-year-old victim's description of her alleged rapist turns out to have been a near-perfect match.
A 72-year-old victim's description of her alleged rapist turns out to have been a near-perfect match.
Sarasota County fire department looks to the future with 3 new facilities
As Sarasota County expands, so does the fire department, with new facilities in three locations.
As Sarasota County expands, so does the fire department, with new facilities in three locations.
Sarasota middle schooler's heart screening bill gets bipartisan support
Family means everything to 12-year-old Savannah Marquez. Her younger brother, Nico holds a special place in her heart.
Family means everything to 12-year-old Savannah Marquez. Her younger brother, Nico holds a special place in her heart.
North Port police searching for teen last seen at convenience store
The North Port Police Department is asking for help locating 17-year-old Katie Sims.
The North Port Police Department is asking for help locating 17-year-old Katie Sims.
Philanthropist's wife dies day after crash with Longboat Key officer
Margery Barancik has died a day after a crash with a Longboat Key police cruiser killer her husband, Charles.
Margery Barancik has died a day after a crash with a Longboat Key police cruiser killer her husband, Charles.
Truck crashes into baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton airport, narrowly missing employees
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
One dead, officer and one other injured in Longboat Key crash
One person has died after a crash involving a police officer in Longboat Key.
One person has died after a crash involving a police officer in Longboat Key.
150 anti-choking devices donated to Sarasota schools
Life Vac is a suction cup-like device that's already saved 44 lives, and now they will be in Sarasota County school.s
Life Vac is a suction cup-like device that's already saved 44 lives, and now they will be in Sarasota County school.s
Investigators arrest suspect in 1998 sexual assault cold cases thanks to genealogy DNA
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
Police release sketch of North Port rapist
While North Port police wait for the results of DNA evidence testing from a sexual assault earlier this month, investigators hope someone recognizes the suspect from a newly-released composite sketch.
While North Port police wait for the results of DNA evidence testing from a sexual assault earlier this month, investigators hope someone recognizes the suspect from a newly-released composite sketch.



















