Deadly crash closes US 41 in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a fatal crash near 8768 S. Tamiami Trail.

Sarasota chief's offhand 'Taser' comment angers advocate for homeless

A homeless man yelled profanities about SPD during an outdoor Sarasota Opera performance, apparently prompting the chief to ask if anyone had a Taser.

Experts suggest targeting invasive pythons for key COVID vaccine ingredient

Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Manatee, Sarasota counties told more vaccine is on the way

Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital administers first round of vaccines to people over weekend

For the first time Saturday, Sarasota Memorial Hospital began vaccinations for people over 65. They plan to inoculate as many as 3,000 residents Saturday and Sunday.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 65 and over this weekend

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is using its own supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to inoculate at least 3,000 people 65 and older on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 10, in the hospital auditorium.

Rifle-toting man was on drugs during “mission” to break into home, deputies say

A man is behind bars after he forced his way into a screened lanai with a large gun while he was fantasizing about being an officer or military member, according to Manatee County deputies.

SPD: Adult, juvenile shot in Sarasota

Sarasota police are investigating after they say an adult and a juvenile were shot Sunday afternoon.

SCFD: 2 hospitalized after Sarasota boat crash

Two people were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon following a boat crash, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

North Port man arrested for manslaughter after selling drugs that led to woman’s overdose, police say

In 2019, a North Port woman overdosed on three different drugs. Through a lengthy investigation, police say they arrested the man who sold the drugs to her and charged him with manslaughter.