'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk' to remember, provide lifesaving resources to community
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in Tampa Bay area communities for years.
Child pulled into Sarasota storm drain after water main break dies
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office confirms a 5-year-old girl who was pulled into a storm drain after a water main break on Sunday has died.
'Sash & Sill' owner arrested, facing more than 20 new charges after customers left without money & windows
Arrest records show 47-year-old Todd Hoch, of Nokomis, was booked into the Sarasota County jail on Thursday afternoon.
Gulf of Mexico Drive signs on Longboat Key yanked by FDOT as town considers changing road’s name
The stretch of road connecting Longboat Key to Sarasota and Manatee Counties has been called Gulf of Mexico Drive for as long as anyone remembers, but the state road signs calling by that name have come down.
Community helps support Hap's Honda BMX racing team after theft
On Aug. 23, the team manager for Hap's Honda BMX discovered their trailer was broken into.
Young girl swept into Sarasota storm drain remains in critical condition
A young girl is in critical condition after being swept into a storm drain following a water main break in Sarasota.
Child pulled into storm drain, hospitalized after water main break: SCSO
A young child was pulled into a storm drain in Sarasota County after a water main break on Sunday evening.
Ballard's Farm Supply’s 92-year-old female owner claims she was beaten by women who stole her 3 dogs
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 92-year-old woman said she was beaten by women who stole her dogs.
Florida artist surprises best friend with wedding portrait made out of makeup
An artist in Sarasota, surprised her best friend at her bridal shower with a wedding portrait created using makeup products.
Sarasota man accused of child porn possession facing 13 counts
A Sarasota man is facing 13 counts of child porn possession after a months-long investigation by Sarasota detectives.
Waterkeepers around Tampa share water quality sampling results
Waterkeepers around Tampa Bay shared regular water quality sampling results.
Sarasota County's new stormwater director begins job as new division is created
There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.
Enhancements coming soon to The Nature Park at Bobby Jones
Enhancements are coming soon to The Nature Park at Bobby Jones in Sarasota.
'Sash and Sill' owner arrested as dozens of Sarasota County homeowners wait for answers without money, windows
The reviews were great and so were the prices – or so it seemed for dozens of customers who said they paid for new windows and never got them.
Venice man shot, killed after pointing gun at deputies serving search warrant
A man was shot and killed after pointing his gun at Sarasota County deputies Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Golf Course Drive in Venice.
Nokomis shooting lands 2 in custody: SCSO
Two out of three persons of interest have been taken into custody following a shooting in Nokomis.
4th suspect arrested in home invasion where men pretended to be Amazon delivery drivers: NPPD
The fourth suspect in a home invasion in which a group allegedly posed as Amazon delivery drivers and held a woman and child hostage is now in custody, according to the North Port Police Department.
'They seemed pretty normal': North Port Police Operation Bad Baby snags husband, wife accused of drug dealing
Neighbors never suspected a thing, but North Port Police knew something was up in the 2000 block of Alliance Ave.
Woman arrested after man dies in camper fire at Sarasota County mobile home park: SCSO
A woman has been arrested after a camper trailer fire at a mobile home park early Tuesday left a man dead, according to Sarasota County deputies.
North Port police help elderly victims of mailbox hit-and-runs
The North Port Police Department is looking for the person who hit and destroyed two mailboxes overnight.