Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota

An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured. 

5 Miami men charged after 2023 hit-and-run that killed Sarasota man, SCSO

Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Man shoots another man, kidnaps woman from Florida home after traveling from Kentucky: SCSO

A Kentucky man is facing serious charges after Sarasota County deputies say he showed up at a home where people he knew were vacationing, then fired a shot and kidnapped a woman.

Sarasota man arrested in connection with deadly shooting

A suspect was arrested a little over a week after a deadly shooting in Sarasota, according to deputies. 

Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia

Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience. 

Drugs, guns & cash found in string of Sarasota busts leading to 5 arrests

A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.

Man killed in box truck crash on I-75: FHP

A man died and another was hurt after troopers say a box truck crashed along I-75 in Sarasota County during the afternoon rush on Monday.

Heroes’ Village bringing first-of-its-kind veteran housing to Sarasota

It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project. 

Man accused of taking photos up shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby: NPPD

A man faces felony charges after North Port police say he used his phone to take photos up a shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby, and investigators are working to find out whether there are more victims.

Florida beach ranked best in America again, only U.S. beach in top 50 worldwide

A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.

Police who boarded unmanned Sarasota boat stress importance of engine cut-off switches

The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important. 

Video: Florida officer leaps onto runaway boat after man thrown overboard

A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.

Teens continue recovering after being run over by Sarasota County lifeguard

It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but two teen girls ended up in the hospital with serious injuries after they were run over by a Sarasota County lifeguard on Nokomis Beach. 

Two people shot at Sarasota home after altercation, 1 dead: SCSO

Two people were shot after an altercation at a Sarasota home early on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.