Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's mother promised son shovel, garbage bag, jailhouse cake in love letter
The Florida woman, through her attorney, claims the missive was penned before her son embarked on a June 2021 cross country trip with his 22-year-old fiancee Gabby Petito, who was found dead September 19, 2021 near Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
The Florida woman, through her attorney, claims the missive was penned before her son embarked on a June 2021 cross country trip with his 22-year-old fiancee Gabby Petito, who was found dead September 19, 2021 near Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
2 North Port daycare center employees arrested on allegations of child abuse
Two women, including one who authorities say has been fired from childcare facilities in the past, are facing felony charges in connection with suspected child abuse.
Two women, including one who authorities say has been fired from childcare facilities in the past, are facing felony charges in connection with suspected child abuse.
Gabby Petito civil case: Roberta Laundrie’s ‘Burn after Reading’ letter will be allowed in court
The legal dispute between the families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie was back to court Wednesday in Sarasota. At the center of the civil case is whether Laundrie's family secretly knew Petito was dead while posturing publicly as though she could still be alive.
The legal dispute between the families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie was back to court Wednesday in Sarasota. At the center of the civil case is whether Laundrie's family secretly knew Petito was dead while posturing publicly as though she could still be alive.
Local doctors hope to protect firefighters from cancer with new initiative
Cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters and the Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is working to help Sarasota and Manatee fire crews.
Cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters and the Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is working to help Sarasota and Manatee fire crews.
Boaters urged to be prepared for changes on Venice waterways due to Hurricane Ian impacts
In the months following Hurricane Ian, Master Officer Paul Joyce with the Venice Police Department has been busy working to make local waterways safe.
In the months following Hurricane Ian, Master Officer Paul Joyce with the Venice Police Department has been busy working to make local waterways safe.
Bay Area law enforcement officers cracking down on seat belt violators
The Sarasota Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department are urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) national ‘Click It or Ticket’ high-visibility enforcement effort.
The Sarasota Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department are urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) national ‘Click It or Ticket’ high-visibility enforcement effort.
Sarasota police to work with Coast Guard for vessel inspections to help keep boaters safe
Sarasota Police will be working with the United States Coast Guard Flotilla 84 for an Interagency Boating Safety Inspection Day on Saturday, May 20.
Sarasota Police will be working with the United States Coast Guard Flotilla 84 for an Interagency Boating Safety Inspection Day on Saturday, May 20.
Venice Theatre hopes to reopen main stage by Summer 2024 after Hurricane Ian destruction
The summer of 2024 is now the anticipated reopening date for the Venice Theatre's main stage after it was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.
The summer of 2024 is now the anticipated reopening date for the Venice Theatre's main stage after it was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.
Residents concerned for properties as deep holes form in Nokomis neighborhood
Homeowners in Nokomis are concerned about the appearance of holes that continue to expand. Geologists are surveying the area to find out why these holes are forming.
Homeowners in Nokomis are concerned about the appearance of holes that continue to expand. Geologists are surveying the area to find out why these holes are forming.
North Port shooting that left one person injured under investigation
At around 10:30 on Sunday morning, North Port police responded to a shooting at Cincinnati Street and Boca Chica Avenue.
At around 10:30 on Sunday morning, North Port police responded to a shooting at Cincinnati Street and Boca Chica Avenue.
Sarasota authorities investigating shooting that left one dead on Fruitville Road
One man is dead following a shootout on Fruitville Rd on Saturday night.
One man is dead following a shootout on Fruitville Rd on Saturday night.
Sarasota police hosting gun buyback event for those who have unwanted firearms
In the city of Sarasota, 125 vehicle burglaries in the past year ended with 14 guns stolen from unlocked cars.
In the city of Sarasota, 125 vehicle burglaries in the past year ended with 14 guns stolen from unlocked cars.
Sarasota National Cemetery needs volunteers to plant flags for Memorial Day
Thirteen rows up and thirteen graves in is where a piece of Meshia Richardson-Judd’s heart remains.
Thirteen rows up and thirteen graves in is where a piece of Meshia Richardson-Judd’s heart remains.
Michigan man takes on 1,500-mile walk through 6 states, including Florida, in honor of veterans
Each step Jack Huffman takes brings clarity and a sense of peace.
Each step Jack Huffman takes brings clarity and a sense of peace.
Accused armed female robber targeted potential buyers on Facebook Marketplace in North Port, police say
Police are warning people who buy and sell online to use caution when meeting up for the transaction after they say a North Port woman robbed two different people at gunpoint after meeting them on Facebook Marketplace.
Police are warning people who buy and sell online to use caution when meeting up for the transaction after they say a North Port woman robbed two different people at gunpoint after meeting them on Facebook Marketplace.
Bradenton homicide suspect apprehended after more than 9 hours inside Sarasota apartment complex, police say
After more than nine hours, Sarasota police have arrested a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that occurred back in January.
After more than nine hours, Sarasota police have arrested a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that occurred back in January.
'The Pickleball Club' opens new location in Sarasota as sport continues to grow
The sound of a “dink” or a soft and low shot in pickleball is what Brian McCarthy has been waiting for.
The sound of a “dink” or a soft and low shot in pickleball is what Brian McCarthy has been waiting for.
16-year-old dies in horse riding accident
On Sunday afternoon, a 16-year-old horse rider was killed while competing in a national steeplechase event at Fox Lea Farms.
On Sunday afternoon, a 16-year-old horse rider was killed while competing in a national steeplechase event at Fox Lea Farms.
Sarasota teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with 17-year-old student, police say
A Sarasota teacher was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with her 17-year-old student, according to police.
A Sarasota teacher was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with her 17-year-old student, according to police.
Crews working to repair water main that services more than half of Sarasota County
Sarasota County is working to fix a water main break after a directional drilling contractor hit a 42-inch water line Thursday evening.
Sarasota County is working to fix a water main break after a directional drilling contractor hit a 42-inch water line Thursday evening.