Investigator's report faults Sarasota County school administrators over harassment claim
A third-party investigation into Sarasota County schools assistant superintendent and chief operating officer Jeff Maultsby has been released. The investigation came after Cheraina Bonner brought forward allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats.
A third-party investigation into Sarasota County schools assistant superintendent and chief operating officer Jeff Maultsby has been released. The investigation came after Cheraina Bonner brought forward allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats.
Venice driver, trapped for hours in partially-submerged vehicle, rescued by kayaker and paddleboarder
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.
Undercover buys take more than 80 guns, 95 suspects off Sarasota streets
Sarasota police knew they had a problem after responding to more than 30 shootings in a six-month period. The police department said guns were fueling the violent crime surge, so they launched an undercover operation to get them off the streets.
Sarasota police knew they had a problem after responding to more than 30 shootings in a six-month period. The police department said guns were fueling the violent crime surge, so they launched an undercover operation to get them off the streets.
Program gets students growing: Harvests benefit 67 Sarasota County cafeterias
Parts of this curriculum can be learned from a book, but most of it comes from hands-on experience. Flowers, okra, gourds, and tomatoes take the place of term papers and multiple choice exams.
Parts of this curriculum can be learned from a book, but most of it comes from hands-on experience. Flowers, okra, gourds, and tomatoes take the place of term papers and multiple choice exams.
Olympic hopefuls race for spot on Team USA in Sarasota
More than 300 racers will compete this weekend at Sarasota BMX for a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
More than 300 racers will compete this weekend at Sarasota BMX for a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Rare crocodile snapped up outside Englewood home
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.
Stores cited for selling vape products without checking ID
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on teen vaping. Deputies cited a number of stores for selling to teens.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on teen vaping. Deputies cited a number of stores for selling to teens.
94-year-old Venice man killed his wife, who was suffering from dementia, police say
Wayne Juhlin allegedly told detectives he wanted to use the gun to take his own life after killing his wife, but the gun malfunctioned. After, he dialed 911.
Wayne Juhlin allegedly told detectives he wanted to use the gun to take his own life after killing his wife, but the gun malfunctioned. After, he dialed 911.
Elderly Sarasota man, woman dead in likely murder-suicide
Police in Sarasota are investigating the deaths of two people, the result of an apparent murder-suicide.
Police in Sarasota are investigating the deaths of two people, the result of an apparent murder-suicide.
Counties slash fees on tickets to allow drivers to get their licenses back
The cost of traffic tickets and fees can add up, especially when you can't pay right away. Now, some Florida counties are cutting drivers a deal.
The cost of traffic tickets and fees can add up, especially when you can't pay right away. Now, some Florida counties are cutting drivers a deal.
Missing 11-year-old boy from North Port found safe
Police said they have found an 11-year-old boy initially missing from his North Port home.
Police said they have found an 11-year-old boy initially missing from his North Port home.
Police find missing 10-year-old girl in Sarasota
Police in Sarasota have found a 10-year-old girl who went missing Saturday afternoon.
Police in Sarasota have found a 10-year-old girl who went missing Saturday afternoon.
Sarasota deputies capture man accused of molesting, locking up teenage girls
A Sarasota man accused of molesting a teenage girl and keeping another teen girl locked up for more than a year has been arrested in St. Petersburg.
A Sarasota man accused of molesting a teenage girl and keeping another teen girl locked up for more than a year has been arrested in St. Petersburg.
Donations fund book vending machine at Venice school
There's a new vending machine at Garden Elementary School in Venice and parents should be pretty happy about the treats inside: It's a book vending machine.
There's a new vending machine at Garden Elementary School in Venice and parents should be pretty happy about the treats inside: It's a book vending machine.
Sarasota National Ceremony holding funeral for 3 unclaimed veterans
Three local veterans who went unclaimed after passing will be buried at Sarasota National Cemetery Wednesday.
Three local veterans who went unclaimed after passing will be buried at Sarasota National Cemetery Wednesday.
Dozens of seagulls mysteriously fall ill on Lido, Siesta Key beaches
Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach.
Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach.
Feds blew up 7,700 pounds of explosives hoarded by convicted Sarasota man
A Florida man had over 7,700 pounds of explosives in his possession, and after his conviction, federal officials no longer needed it as evidence.
A Florida man had over 7,700 pounds of explosives in his possession, and after his conviction, federal officials no longer needed it as evidence.
Thousands of strangers attend funeral of veteran with no family
Although Edward Pearson died alone, his memorial service and memory will not soon be forgotten. More than 2,000 strangers came together on October 1 in Sarasota to say goodbye to the Army veteran.
Although Edward Pearson died alone, his memorial service and memory will not soon be forgotten. More than 2,000 strangers came together on October 1 in Sarasota to say goodbye to the Army veteran.
Sarasota bar with nearly $15,000 stuck to walls donates money for hurricane victims in Bahamas
Staff members at a Sarasota bar have taken nearly $15,000 in bills from the walls to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Staff members at a Sarasota bar have taken nearly $15,000 in bills from the walls to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Volunteer groups attend funerals of forgotten veterans
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders are standing for those who stood for us. When a veteran passes away and there is no immediate family, Blair McFarlane and his wife, Kim make sure the veteran is honored the way every hero should be.
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders are standing for those who stood for us. When a veteran passes away and there is no immediate family, Blair McFarlane and his wife, Kim make sure the veteran is honored the way every hero should be.