7 Injured After Breeze Bus Crashes Into State College Of Florida Sign: Sheriff

A Sarasota County Breeze bus crashed into the State College of Florida’s monument sign at the Venice campus, the sheriff’s office said.

Man, 19, Arrested In Stabbing That Seriously Injured Victim In Sarasota: Sheriff

A 19-year-old was charged with attempted murder and held on an ICE detainer after stabbing a man in Sarasota, deputies said.

Man Sentenced For 2024 Manasota Key Home Arson

A man who set fire to a Manasota Key home in 2024 was sentenced for “this senseless act of domestic violence,” prosecutors said.

Sarasota Motel Fire Prompts Police Evacuation Of Residents: Watch

Watch officers go room to room to evacuate residents during a fire at a Sarasota motel.

Shark-Tooth Hunting Leads To 5 Arrests At Construction Site: North Port Police

Five people were arrested and charged with trespassing for hunting for shark teeth at a construction site, North Port police said.

14-Time Felon Faces Drug Charges After Search Of Sarasota Home: Police

Officers found cocaine, opioids and drug paraphernalia during a search of the home of a 14-time convicted felon, Sarasota police said.

Relationship With FL Girl, 12, Lands Oregon Man In Prison: U.S. DOJ

An Oregon man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his online relationship with a 12-year-old girl in Sarasota, the U.S. DOJ said.

Child Porn Convictions Land Venice Man Behind Bars: Sarasota County Sheriff

A Venice man was sentenced to nearly 100 years in prison for 83 counts of child porn possession, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.

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.