FL Domestic Violence Bill Could Save Lives, Joe Petito Says: Report

After Gabby Petito was killed by her fiancee, her father told media a new FL bill allowing lethality assessments could have saved her life.

1 Hospitalized In Overnight Shooting: Sarasota Police

An overnight shooting injured one person, who was hospitalized, Sarasota police said. The shooting is still being investigated.

Motorcyclist Killed In Sarasota County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon after losing control and crashing into a tree in Sarasota County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Officer Shot Gun While Arresting Suspect Near New College: Police

An officer discharged their gun while arresting a suspect during a traffic stop near New College Monday morning, Sarasota police said.

Parents Of Petito, Laundrie Reach Secret Lawsuit Settlement

The families of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie reached a confidential settlement in a civil lawsuit filed in Sarasota County, they said.

Zero Murders, Drop In Violent Crimes Reported In 2023: Sarasota Police

Overall, violent crimes in Sarasota dropped by more than 16 percent in 2023 compared to the prior year, police said.

Search For Missing Boaters Suspended By US Coast Guard: Venice Police

Authorities searched more than 4,600 miles in the Gulf of Mexico for four SWFL men who left for a boating trip Saturday, police said.

Hurricane Victims Targeted By Unlicensed Contractor: Sarasota Sheriff

An unlicensed contractor targeted Hurricane Ian victims, defrauding them of more than $100,000, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

Laundrie's Parents Admit Concern For Gabby Petito After Calls: Report

Brian Laundrie's parents confessed to being worried for Gabby Petito's wellbeing days after she was strangled to death, a media report says.

Telephone Pole, Lines Collapse During U.S. 41 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 41 in the Sarasota area took down a telephone pole, phone lines Sunday morning, FL Highway Patrol said.

Laundrie Called Parents 20 Times In Days After Killing Petito: Report

Frantic killer Brian Laundrie called his parents 20 times in two days after strangling Gabby Petito, said she was “gone,” a report said.

Passenger Killed In I-75 Single-Car Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A 70-year-old North Port woman was killed in a single-car crash on I-75 Saturday evening in Sarasota County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Woman Fatally Shot Outside Sarasota Home: Sheriff’s Office

A man was charged with murder after fatally shooting a woman following an argument, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

Boaters Rescued From Waters Off Venice: U.S. Coast Guard

Two people were rescued from a disabled boat in Venice waters Sunday night, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Threat Against Sarasota-Area High School Investigated: Police

North Port High School was evacuated Monday after online threats were made against multiple FL schools, police said.

Bridget Ziegler Denies Threesome Plans With Husband's Accuser: Report

In a rape investigation, Christian Ziegler claimed the couple had a threesome planned with his accuser. Bridget Ziegler disputed the claim.

2 Missouri Men Traveled To FL To Meet Juvenile: Venice Police

Two Missouri men were arrested on charges related to “a predatory relationship” with a FL juvenile, Venice police said.

Wanted Murder Suspect’s Body Found In Woods: Charlotte County Sheriff

The body of a man wanted for the murder of his wife was found in the woods Friday afternoon, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Exposed Himself To Nurses At Sarasota Memorial: Venice Police

A man was arrested for indecent exposure and battery on nursing staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, police said.

Teenage Boy Injured In Shooting: Sarasota Police

The boy, who was shot Monday evening, was airlifted to All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Sarasota police said.

Driver Dies After Being Thrown From Car On I-75: FL Highway Patrol

A driver died after losing control and overturning on I-75 in Sarasota early Sunday morning, FL Highway Patrol said.

Rape Charge Against Former FL GOP Chair Ziegler Unlikely: Police

Sarasota police aren’t charging Christian Ziegler with rape, but suggest a video voyeurism charge against him to state attorney’s office.

Shopping Center Shooting: Victim Dies, Sarasota Police Seek Witnesses

Detectives want to speak with anyone who might have witnessed the fatal Friday morning shooting at Sarasota Commons.

Racially Motivated Mass Shooting Threatened By FL Man: U.S. DOJ

A Venice man sent online messages threatening to carry out a racially or ethnically motivated mass shooting, the U.S. DOJ said.

Missing Teen Could Be Traveling With Unknown Adult: Sarasota Police

Officers are asking for public assistance in finding a missing, endangered 15-year-old boy last seen early Thursday, Sarasota police said.

Two SWFL Men Charged In Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Breach: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton man and Sarasota County man face charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department said.

Injured Pelican Rescued From Tiki Roof Of Venice Restaurant: Officials

Wildlife volunteers worked with Venice police, firefighters to rescue an injured pelican from Dockside Grill’s tiki roof Sunday.

Christmas Night Home Break-In Foiled In Sarasota: Sheriff

Deputies responding to a tripped home alarm foiled a Christmas night break-in, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Offered $10 For Sex To Undercover Officer: Sarasota Police

A Sarasota man faces charges after offering an undercover police officer money for oral sex, police said.

Ziegler Rape Investigation Expands To Include Video Voyeurism: Reports

The woman who accused FL GOP chair Christian Ziegler of rape said she didn’t consent to being recorded, reports said.

Lost FL Paddleboarder Rescued From Ten Thousand Islands: Watch

A lost paddleboarder was rescued Saturday afternoon from the “remote Ten Thousand Islands,” the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Arrested In OH For Sexual Battery Of Child In FL: Sarasota Sheriff

U.S. marshals in Ohio arrested a man accused of sexually battering a young relative in Sarasota County, the sheriff's office said.

Christmas Eve ATV Crash Kills Sarasota Woman: FL Highway Patrol

A Sarasota woman was killed Christmas Eve after being thrown from her ATV, which overturned when she lost control, FL Highway Patrol said.

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Man, 4 Pets Die In Fire At Sarasota County Home: Firefighters

A man, two cats and two dogs were killed in a fire Saturday afternoon at a North Port home, firefighters said.

Woman Stole Packages Worth $1,800 From Porch Of Sarasota Home: Police

A Sarasota woman was wearing the new Converse sneakers she stole from the front porch of a home at the time of her arrest, police said.

Laundrie, Petito Family Attorneys Call Off FL Court Hearing

In the FL lawsuit between the families of murder victim Gabby Petito​ and her killer, Brian Laundrie, a Tuesday court fight was canceled.

Laundrie Family Received Death Threats, Attorney Says In Lawsuit

The attorney who represented Brian Laundrie's parents in a lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family said the FL couple faced death threats.

WI Woman Killed In Crash Near Venice Lowe’s Parking Lot Entrance: FHP

A 73-year-old WI woman was killed in a Friday morning crash near the parking lot entrance to the Lowe's store in Venice, FHP said.

Christian Ziegler Recorded Sexual Encounter With Rape Accuser: Report

Police recovered a cell phone video that FL GOP Chair Christian Ziegler took of his sexual encounter with his rape accuser, a report said.