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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.