Man accused of raping two women at Sarasota park
Police in Sarasota say they’ve arrested the man who approached two different women and then raped them at Fredd Atkins Park earlier this year.
Police in Sarasota say they’ve arrested the man who approached two different women and then raped them at Fredd Atkins Park earlier this year.
City of Venice approves ordinance requiring face coverings
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
Sarasota schools in need of additional instruments for band students
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.
Families turning to ‘learning pods’ as alternative to in-person schooling
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
Detectives: Fraudster used fake ID to sell home belonging to part-time Florida resident
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
Sarasota man, 21, accused of separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twins
Deputies in Sarasota arrested a 21-year-old man accused of having separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twin sisters.
Deputies in Sarasota arrested a 21-year-old man accused of having separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twin sisters.
Voters may still cast ballot in person, even after voting by mail
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.
Red Cross needs committed volunteers before a hurricane strikes
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
Gun violence rising in the US; Bay Area law enforcement see impacts locally
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
How Manatee and Sarasota schools are planning for school during a pandemic
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
Protective dog vests donated to North Port police K9s
Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
Some Bay Area students back to classroom, others wait for plan
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Sarasota police find missing, endangered man
Sarasota police have safely located a man who was reported missing around noon on Wednesday.
Sarasota police have safely located a man who was reported missing around noon on Wednesday.
Sarasota police chief concerned over number of shootings since state of emergency
As Sarasota police detectives investigate two separate shootings in the past two days, the chief said she has grown concern over the number of gun violence cases since the city declared a state of emergency for COVID-19 on March 13.
As Sarasota police detectives investigate two separate shootings in the past two days, the chief said she has grown concern over the number of gun violence cases since the city declared a state of emergency for COVID-19 on March 13.
Former Sarasota assisted living facility nursing assistant stole credit cards from 3 elderly residents: police
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
‘Adopt a teacher’ Facebook groups helping educators stock school supplies
At Fruitville Elementary School, kindergarten teacher Jackie Van Liew is preparing for the first day of school.
At Fruitville Elementary School, kindergarten teacher Jackie Van Liew is preparing for the first day of school.
New temperature scanners arrive at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
Sarasota County deputies fatally shoot woman with knife, officials say
Deputies in Sarasota County said they were forced to shoot and kill a woman, who was armed with a knife.
Deputies in Sarasota County said they were forced to shoot and kill a woman, who was armed with a knife.
Some state-run testing sites will remain open as Isaias' track shifts east
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
Sarasota, Manatee counties have plan in place as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way north
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.
From COVID-19 to preparing for a storm, emergency management teams across the state are ready.