Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Trying To Lure Sarasota Girl Into His Car: Police

A man once featured on “America’s Most Wanted” was sentenced to state prison for trying to lure a Sarasota girl into his car, police said.

Man Arrested For Cutting Down Tree At Venice Park Crash Site: Police

The man intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at the memorial site of a fatal crash at Patriots Park, Venice police said.

When To Stop For A School Bus: Know The Law In FL

With the new school year underway in Florida, here's what you need to know about the state's school bus stop arm laws.

Drowning Near Lido Beach Under Investigation: Sarasota Police

Officers are investigating after a man’s body was pulled from the water near Lido Beach, Sarasota police said.

Sarasota Cop Fired, Arrested For Misuse Of Flock Databases: Police

A police officer was fired and arrested over alleged misuse of law enforcement databases, the Sarasota Police Department said.

Sarasota Police Probe Report of Gunfire On North Tamiami Trail

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the Wednesday morning shooting to contact Sarasota police or Crime Stoppers.

Sarasota Officer On Leave Amid Investigation Into Database Misuse: Police

A Sarasota police officer is on leave during an investigation into allegations of law enforcement database misuse, authorities said.

Venice Teen Arrested For Planning Mass Shooting At Church: FDLE

A Venice teen planning a mass shooting and hostage taking at a local church shared a 61-page, AI-generated manifesto online, reports said.

Vandalized Flock Cameras Reported In 4 Tampa Bay-Area Communities: Reports

Law enforcement agencies in four Tampa Bay-area communities have recently reported finding vandalized Flock cameras, reports said.

Bradenton Dollar Tree Robbery Suspect Arrested In Los Angeles: Police

A suspect in a 2025 armed robbery of a Bradenton Dollar Tree was arrested in Los Angeles, CA, police said.

Sarasota Man Sentenced For Witness Tampering In Domestic Violence Case: State Attorney

A Sarasota County man was convicted of witness tampering and 13 counts of violating pretrial release in a domestic violence case.

Firefighter Hospitalized After Medical Emergency While Fighting Sarasota-Area Fire: Officials

A Sarasota County firefighter was hospitalized after a medical emergency while responding to a house fire now under state investigation.

Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Vehicle, Crashing Into Tree On I-75: FHP

A North Port man was killed after his car struck another vehicle and crashed into a tree on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County.

Man Arrested In Synagogue Vandalism Hate Crime Case: Sarasota Police

Police said a Sarasota man admitted throwing a brick at a synagogue window because it was a Jewish place of worship.

Sarasota Police Seek 4-Time Convicted Felon In Booker High School Shooting Case

A Palmetto man is wanted on firearm charges connected to a shooting incident at Booker High School, Sarasota police said.

Middle School Teacher Arrested In Child Sexual Battery Case: Sarasota County Sheriff

A middle school teacher was arrested and charged with sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation of a child, Sarasota sheriff said.

Shots Fired During Altercation In High School Parking Lot: Sarasota Police

Shots were fired in a Sarasota high school parking lot during an event held on campus by an outside organization, the principal said.

Both Drivers Seriously Hurt In Longboat Key Head-On Crash: Sarasota Police

A head-on crash in Longboat Key sent both drivers to Blake Medical Center with serious injuries, Sarasota police said.

Fatal I-75 Crash Claims Life Of 18-Year-Old Parrish Woman: FL Troopers

A Parrish woman, 18, was thrown from her SUV after it hit a concrete barrier and overturned on I-75 in Sarasota County, FL troopers said.

Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Sarasota Shooting: Police

A 17-year-old from Manatee County was charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Sarasota, police said.

Former Sarasota Little League Treasurer Who Stole $200K Sentenced

The sentence for the former Sarasota Little League treasurer who stole $200K from the organization includes jail time, reports said.

Man Found Bleeding On Ground Died On Way To Hospital: Sarasota Police

A man found bleeding on the ground near Central Avenue died on the way to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, police said.

Missing Elderly Woman Found Dead In Woods: Sarasota County Sheriff

A missing 81-year-old woman was found dead in the woods near a Sarasota senior living facility, the sheriff’s office said.

Sarasota 'Super Speeder' Clocked At 142 MPH On Interstate 75: FHP

Troopers arrested the man after pulling over his Ford Mustang late Friday night.

Miami Man Pulled Over While Driving Mercedes Connected To South FL Burglaries: Sarasota Police

Sarasota police said a real-time alert helped officers stop a man driving a Mercedes-Benz tied to Brevard County burglaries.

Repeated Streetlight Wire Thefts Darken Roads, Drive Up Repair Costs In Sarasota County

Sarasota County officials say repeated wire thefts have darkened stretches of road and raised safety concerns for drivers.

Former Gas Station Manager Stole $20K In FL Lottery Tickets: Reports

After stealing $20K in scratch-off tickets from the gas station he worked at, a Bradenton man reportedly asked to be rehired to repay debt.

Late-Night Shooting Under Investigation In Sarasota County: Sheriff

Investigators are asking the public for tips after a late-night shooting in the Sarasota area.

‘Potential Poacher’ Caught Hunting Hog At Myakka State Park: Watch

Watch the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Aviation Section help FWC officers track "a potential poacher" at Myakka State Park.

Pick-Up Truck Drove Through Sarasota Home: FL Troopers

A pick-up truck drove through a stop sign into a Sarasota home, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Clearwater Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting At Pinellas Park Business: Sheriff

A Clearwater man was arrested the day after fatally shooting a man during an argument at a Pinellas Park business, deputies said.

Sarasota County Brush Fire Leads To Evacuation Orders: Fire Officials

A brush fire in southern Sarasota County has led to the evacuation of a Venice neighborhood, firefighters said.

Walmart Shopper Accidentally Shot Himself: Sarasota Sheriff

A man adjusting his holstered gun while shopping at Walmart accidentally shot himself in the leg and groin, Sarasota County sheriff said.

Man Thought Missing Off Siesta Key Beach Found Safe On Land: Sheriff

A man who reportedly went into the waters off Siesta Key and never returned to shore was found safe at a Sarasota intersection, SCSO said.

Bobcat Kitten Rescued From FL Brush Fire

A bobcat kitten, just a few weeks old, was found meowing and crawling through ashes at the site of a FL brush fire.

Sarasota Teen Arrested For Burglarizing Vehicle: Police

Sarasota police said officers found Glock magazines on the 18-year-old suspect and later recovered a firearm near the arrest scene.

Human Remains Found At Sarasota Construction Site: Reports

Construction workers found skeletal remains at a Newtown construction site, which investigators continue to search, reports said.

Sarasota Man Lied About His Age To Have Sex With Underage Girl: Police

A 23-year-old Sarasota man was arrested after having sex with an underage girl he met on Snapchat, police said.

Sarasota Woman Fired Shots At Empty Vehicle: Police

A Sarasota woman was arrested after firing a gun at an empty vehicle, police said.

Man Shot, Killed Girlfriend, 6-Year-Old Son, Family Dog At Sarasota Home: Sheriff

A man was charged with animal cruelty, 2 counts of murder for fatally shooting his girlfriend, son and family dog in Sarasota, SCSO said.