Suspect accused of stealing $63,000 from 88-year-old Sarasota man with Publisher’s Clearing House scam
Deputies arrested Donte Johnson, 25, of Plantation, after they say he scammed an 88-year-old Sarasota man out of $63,000.
Deputies arrested Donte Johnson, 25, of Plantation, after they say he scammed an 88-year-old Sarasota man out of $63,000.
Florida man accused of speeding at 100 mph cited 'business' at the Ritz-Carlton, report says
A Florida man who allegedly was caught racing up to 100 mph through a crash site told police during his arrest that he had "business" to take care of at a Ritz-Carlton hotel, a report says.
A Florida man who allegedly was caught racing up to 100 mph through a crash site told police during his arrest that he had "business" to take care of at a Ritz-Carlton hotel, a report says.
Sarasota theater prepares to welcome back audiences 1 year after going dark
After closing one year ago due to the pandemic, Florida Studio Theater will open its doors at the end of the month with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
After closing one year ago due to the pandemic, Florida Studio Theater will open its doors at the end of the month with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
Family remembers decorated Sarasota veteran, 'one of the greatest men alive'
Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.
Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.
Carlie Brucia's killer to get new sentencing hearing
More than 17 years after 11-year-old Carlie Brucia was abducted and murdered in Sarasota County, the attorney general’s office acknowledged this week that convicted killer Joseph Smith should receive a new sentencing hearing.
More than 17 years after 11-year-old Carlie Brucia was abducted and murdered in Sarasota County, the attorney general’s office acknowledged this week that convicted killer Joseph Smith should receive a new sentencing hearing.
‘Dare devil’ show delights audience, relieves cabin fever for many cooped up during pandemic
Sarasota native and tight rope walker Nik Wallenda is once again putting his skills to the test by performing in front of a drive-in audience.
Sarasota native and tight rope walker Nik Wallenda is once again putting his skills to the test by performing in front of a drive-in audience.
Sarasota officer helps swimming coyote get to dry land
A Sarasota marine patrol officer can add saving a swimming coyote to his resume.
A Sarasota marine patrol officer can add saving a swimming coyote to his resume.
COVID-19 one year later: Tears, long nights, and finally, optimism in Florida
It's been one year since the first case of COVID-19 unrelated to travel or known exposures was diagnosed in Florida. The first patient was a Manatee County man, diagnosed at Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota.
It's been one year since the first case of COVID-19 unrelated to travel or known exposures was diagnosed in Florida. The first patient was a Manatee County man, diagnosed at Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota.
'Miracles happen': Couple plans wedding after surviving heart transplant, motorcycle crash
When they met, she needed a heart transplant to survive, but that couldn't stop their love. So Angela and Gary set off with their kids on a trip of bucket-list destinations. That's when Gary nearly died in a motorcycle accident. Now, she has a new heart and he is recovering from their injuries, so they decided to get married.
When they met, she needed a heart transplant to survive, but that couldn't stop their love. So Angela and Gary set off with their kids on a trip of bucket-list destinations. That's when Gary nearly died in a motorcycle accident. Now, she has a new heart and he is recovering from their injuries, so they decided to get married.
Nik Wallenda brings drive-in daredevil show back to Sarasota
When COVID-19 put performers on pause, daredevil Nik Wallenda created a drive-in thrill show that gave them a chance to show off the skills they spent years perfecting.
When COVID-19 put performers on pause, daredevil Nik Wallenda created a drive-in thrill show that gave them a chance to show off the skills they spent years perfecting.
Teachers bring inspiring African American stories to life during Black History Month
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
Army recruiter accused of molesting teen girl; detectives seek other victims
Lloyd Duyan has been suspended from duty and is in jail without bond after Sarasota deputies say a 17-year-old student had the courage to speak up after being sexually battered off-campus last August.
Lloyd Duyan has been suspended from duty and is in jail without bond after Sarasota deputies say a 17-year-old student had the courage to speak up after being sexually battered off-campus last August.
'Prepare your mind, body and soul for battle': Florida man held without bond for Capitol riot offenses
Federal prosecutors say Graydon Young of Englewood was among the group of rioters that stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Now he's in federal court in Tampa facing the consequences.
Federal prosecutors say Graydon Young of Englewood was among the group of rioters that stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Now he's in federal court in Tampa facing the consequences.
COVID-19 ‘pod’ in Sarasota aims to close gap in vaccination disparities
Nearly 400 people received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the World International Church on Sunday.
Nearly 400 people received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the World International Church on Sunday.
North Port police located missing teen
Police in North Port have safely located a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Saturday. No additional details were provided.
Police in North Port have safely located a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Saturday. No additional details were provided.
'Choose a meal, no questions asked:' Nokomis food truck helps feed community
Tina Russo works to serve up good food along with a side of hope. Right next to her specials board is a board she calls ‘Neighbors helping Neighbors.’ It's filled with tickets of pre-purchased meals for anyone in need.
Tina Russo works to serve up good food along with a side of hope. Right next to her specials board is a board she calls ‘Neighbors helping Neighbors.’ It's filled with tickets of pre-purchased meals for anyone in need.
Exhibit honoring first Black Major League Baseball coach Buck O’Neil on display in Sarasota
Buck O'Neil, the grandson of slaves, grew up in Sarasota during the 1920s. He went on to be a Negro League star and the first Black coach in Major League Baseball.
Buck O'Neil, the grandson of slaves, grew up in Sarasota during the 1920s. He went on to be a Negro League star and the first Black coach in Major League Baseball.
Sarasota lets mask mandate expire, citing lack of enforcement capabilities
The city of Sarasota voted to let its mask ordinance expire next week, and it comes at a time when public health leaders are warning against easing up COVID-19 restrictions.
The city of Sarasota voted to let its mask ordinance expire next week, and it comes at a time when public health leaders are warning against easing up COVID-19 restrictions.
Wrong-way driver crashes into deputy patrol car on I-75, troopers say
As a Sarasota County deputy was responding to a report of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75, officials said both ended up crashing into each other.
As a Sarasota County deputy was responding to a report of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75, officials said both ended up crashing into each other.
Scientists scramble to study newly-discovered whale species before it's too late
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.