Deputies: Suspected bank robber arrested in Sarasota
Sebastian I. Veres, 31, was arrested after a banking institution was robbed Wednesday afternoon, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sebastian I. Veres, 31, was arrested after a banking institution was robbed Wednesday afternoon, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota County mental health team intervenes before the need for 911
In Sarasota County, law enforcement agencies are forming a behavioral health response team to help deputies and officers respond safely to emergencies that may involve a mental health crisis.
In Sarasota County, law enforcement agencies are forming a behavioral health response team to help deputies and officers respond safely to emergencies that may involve a mental health crisis.
Florida troopers investigate deadly wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota County
A 21-year-old was killed after a driver on Interstate 75 was traveling in the wrong direction Monday night, troopers say.
A 21-year-old was killed after a driver on Interstate 75 was traveling in the wrong direction Monday night, troopers say.
Shark bite victim walks home from Siesta Key before going to hospital
A man was reportedly bitten by a shark in the water off Siesta Key Tuesday morning.
A man was reportedly bitten by a shark in the water off Siesta Key Tuesday morning.
Troopers identify North Port man as person of interest in November hit-and-run
A hit-and-run driver fled back in November after seriously injuring a motorcyclist in Charlotte County and troopers have identified the person of interest as a North Port man.
A hit-and-run driver fled back in November after seriously injuring a motorcyclist in Charlotte County and troopers have identified the person of interest as a North Port man.
'It almost felt like being at Disney:' Sarasota mall reimagines holiday light shows
A holiday light show in Sarasota is stopping people in their tracks. A local company spent thousands of hours dreaming up how hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights would dance with the music, pushing the limits of technology and imagination.
A holiday light show in Sarasota is stopping people in their tracks. A local company spent thousands of hours dreaming up how hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights would dance with the music, pushing the limits of technology and imagination.
North Port police investigating possible child abduction
The North Port Police Department is investigating a possible abduction after several juveniles said they witnessed the potential kidnapping of a young girl.
The North Port Police Department is investigating a possible abduction after several juveniles said they witnessed the potential kidnapping of a young girl.
Sarasota man suspected in two August shootings arrested
The suspect involved in two shootings that occurred back in August was arrested Wednesday, Sarasota police announced.
The suspect involved in two shootings that occurred back in August was arrested Wednesday, Sarasota police announced.
Sarasota leaders plan crackdown, stiffer penalties for unpermitted events
After officers were pulled from their regular duties on Thanksgiving to deal with a large gathering of more than 1,000, police and city leaders are working on a way to stop such events from being planned.
After officers were pulled from their regular duties on Thanksgiving to deal with a large gathering of more than 1,000, police and city leaders are working on a way to stop such events from being planned.
Community mourning after Sarasota High baseball star killed in late-night car crash
Kevin Gallardo was a junior at Sarasota High School, where he was a star player on the baseball team. Now, his teammates, his family, and his friends are left grieving over the holidays after Friday night’s car crash.
Kevin Gallardo was a junior at Sarasota High School, where he was a star player on the baseball team. Now, his teammates, his family, and his friends are left grieving over the holidays after Friday night’s car crash.
New kind of art store created during pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic forced some local artists to create a new type of art store.
The Covid-19 pandemic forced some local artists to create a new type of art store.
Patches of red tide detected along Florida's west coast
The yellow dots on the FWC red tide map have caught the attention of scientists along the West Coast of Florida. Doctor Cynthia Heil, the director of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine, is keeping a close eye on them.
The yellow dots on the FWC red tide map have caught the attention of scientists along the West Coast of Florida. Doctor Cynthia Heil, the director of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine, is keeping a close eye on them.
Pregnant Charlotte Co. mother of two dies in suspected DUI crash
"She was my world. We were best friends way before we got together," said her fiancé. "My kids will never get to see their mother again. It’s the hardest thing in the world to tell your kids their mother is in Heaven."
"She was my world. We were best friends way before we got together," said her fiancé. "My kids will never get to see their mother again. It’s the hardest thing in the world to tell your kids their mother is in Heaven."
Teenage cancer patient treated to dream birthday getaway in Sarasota
A wish foundation in South Florida planned a weekend getaway in Sarasota for a teenager battling cancer.
A wish foundation in South Florida planned a weekend getaway in Sarasota for a teenager battling cancer.
Dog rescued from North Port house fire
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Abelove Lane in North Port on Wednesday.
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Abelove Lane in North Port on Wednesday.
Sailboat operator's fall accidentally activated gear, leading to deadly crash in Sarasota Bay, officials say
While the operator of a youth sailing practice vessel was helping another, he lost his footing, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the tragic death of a 10-year-old, FWC said.
While the operator of a youth sailing practice vessel was helping another, he lost his footing, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the tragic death of a 10-year-old, FWC said.
Man accused of sexually battering woman, kidnapping her from Orlando apartment
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
Sarasota County student identified in deadly sailboat accident
The young child who died following a sailboat crash in Sarasota Bay was identified by his school principal over the weekend.
The young child who died following a sailboat crash in Sarasota Bay was identified by his school principal over the weekend.
FWC: Child killed in Sarasota Bay boat crash during youth sailing practice
A child was killed Saturday morning following a boat crash in Sarasota Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).
A child was killed Saturday morning following a boat crash in Sarasota Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).
Planned ‘Ringling Trail’ to connect bicyclists with downtown businesses
As the Legacy Trail extends into the city of Sarasota, a plan to get bike riders off the trail and into downtown and the Bayfront is underway.
As the Legacy Trail extends into the city of Sarasota, a plan to get bike riders off the trail and into downtown and the Bayfront is underway.