Sarasota's police chief to resign, effective Friday
After serving eight years as the Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino abruptly submitted her resignation Wednesday. She is set to retire at the end of her shift this Friday.
After serving eight years as the Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino abruptly submitted her resignation Wednesday. She is set to retire at the end of her shift this Friday.
Elderly man dead in van found submerged at Venice boat ramp
It was just after 7 a.m. when a boater reported seeing a minivan in the water at Marina Park. Emergency crews found one person inside and pulled him from the van, but they were unable to revive him.
It was just after 7 a.m. when a boater reported seeing a minivan in the water at Marina Park. Emergency crews found one person inside and pulled him from the van, but they were unable to revive him.
Palmetto man accused of sexually abusing child for four years, police say
Detectives said the suspect sexually abused the victim when she was 8 years old until the age of 12.
Detectives said the suspect sexually abused the victim when she was 8 years old until the age of 12.
Women accused of pretending to be officers, threatening to shoot victim
Sarasota police arrested two women accusing them of impersonating a law enforcement officer, using flashing lights, a siren, and a bull horn to pull someone over.
Sarasota police arrested two women accusing them of impersonating a law enforcement officer, using flashing lights, a siren, and a bull horn to pull someone over.
Vaccinated healthcare workers bringing luck, angels to Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl 55 will be historic on many levels but beyond the records set on the field, perhaps the biggest impact will be the images of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers cheering from the stands.
Super Bowl 55 will be historic on many levels but beyond the records set on the field, perhaps the biggest impact will be the images of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers cheering from the stands.
SPD: 2 women arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer after live-streaming fake traffic stop
Sarasota police arrested two women on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment.
Sarasota police arrested two women on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment.
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.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a fatal crash near 8768 S. Tamiami Trail.
Medical staff from Sarasota Memorial Hospital headed to Super Bowl LV
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently crashed a Zoom meeting at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a special reason.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently crashed a Zoom meeting at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a special reason.
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.
A homeless man yelled profanities about SPD during an outdoor Sarasota Opera performance, apparently prompting the chief to ask if anyone had a Taser.
Bay Area law enforcement officers head to DC to participate in presidential inauguration
Dozens of law enforcement officers from the Tampa Bay area are on their way to Washington, D.C. to assist with security for the presidential inauguration.
Dozens of law enforcement officers from the Tampa Bay area are on their way to Washington, D.C. to assist with security for the presidential inauguration.
Affordable development in Sarasota's Rosemary District targets housing for hometown heroes
Off North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota's Rosemary District, a piece of vacant land will soon be transformed.
Off North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota's Rosemary District, a piece of vacant land will soon be transformed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FedEx evacuated, portion of Tamiami Trail closed due to reports of suspicious package, police say
A Sarasota FedEx office was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A Sarasota FedEx office was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
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.
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.
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.
Sarasota massage therapist arrested on sex battery charge; may be more victims, police say
Sarasota police detectives said they believe there could be additional victims following the arrest of a licensed massage therapist on a sexual battery charge.
Sarasota police detectives said they believe there could be additional victims following the arrest of a licensed massage therapist on a sexual battery charge.
North Port woman arrested for performing dental services without a license at her home, deputies say
Sarasota County deputies say a woman -- who was a dentist in Russia but had no license to practice in the U.S. -- was providing those services anyway inside her North Port home.
Sarasota County deputies say a woman -- who was a dentist in Russia but had no license to practice in the U.S. -- was providing those services anyway inside her North Port home.
New sheriff in town: Kurt Hoffman becomes 11th sheriff of Sarasota County
There is a new sheriff in Sarasota County.
There is a new sheriff in Sarasota County.