Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Truck In Sarasota County: FL Troopers

A Venice motorcyclist trying to drive around traffic died after hitting the back of a truck, Florida Highway Patrol said.

2 Found Dead In Murder-Suicide Behind Sarasota Store Identified: Sarasota County Sheriff

Two people found dead in an apparent murder-suicide behind an Ollie's Bargain Outlet identified, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman Found Unresponsive On Beach In Longboat Key, Possible Drowning Investigated: Reports

An elderly woman's death on a Longboat Key beach is being investigated as a possible drowning, reports said.

2 Seriously Injured When Van Towing Trailer Overturns On I-75: FL Highway Patrol

A man and a woman from Bradenton were seriously injured when their van overturned on I-75 in the Sarasota area, FL Highway Patrol said.

TX Man Who Drowns At Venice Beach Found Facedown Near Shore: Officials

The body of a Texas man who drowned at Venice Beach was found facedown near the shoreline, officials said.

Couple Engaged In Sexual Acts Near Kids Aboard FL-Bound Flight, Report Says

The couple was arrested after the children and their mother reported the suspected sexual acts on a plane headed to FL, a media report says.

Sex Offender Tried To Lure Girl, 13, Who He’s Been Stalking, Into Vehicle: Sarasota Police Department

A sex offender was accused of trying to lure a 13-year-old girl who he has been stalking into his vehicle, Sarasota police said.

Coyote Got Stuck In Bumper After Being Hit By Car: Charlotte County Sheriff

A coyote got stuck in the bumper of a vehicle after being hit by it in Southwest Florida, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.

Millions Of Backyard Pools Recalled After FL Death

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday the pools have been sold nationwide since 2022. At least one FL death is linked to them.

Unlicensed Contractor Who Stole From Hurricane Ian Victims Sentenced: FL State Attorney

An unlicensed contractor in Sarasota County was sentenced to time in FL prison for stealing from Hurricane Ian victims, state attorney said.

Arrest Made In 7-County $3M Construction Fraud Scheme: FL State Attorney

A Sarasota man faces multiple felony charges related to a seven-county construction fraud scheme, the FL state attorney’s office said.

Man Who Saved Girl From FL Shark Attack Detained By ICE, Faces Deportation: Reports

A man who rescued a girl from a Boca Grande shark attack is being held by ICE for not having a driver’s license, reports said.

Gators Prevented FL Rescue Crew From Saving Man After Truck Plunged Into Canal: Police

With 2 large gators nearby, rescue swimmers were unable to reach a man trapped in truck after it plunged into a Venice canal, police said.

Bank Robber Sought In Sarasota: Sheriff’s Office

Investigators are looking for a man who targeted a USF Credit Union in Sarasota on Friday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said.

Sarasota County Man Guilty Of Molesting 13-Year-Old Girl: State Attorney

A man faces up to 31 years behind bars for molesting a 13-year-old girl over eight months in North Port, the state attorney’s office said.

FL Man Who Threatened Racially Motivated Shooting Sentenced To Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Sarasota County man was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of an unregistered gun, the U.S. DOJ said.

Girl, 9, Survives FL Shark Attack, Nearly Loses Hand To Bite

A 9-year-old girl nearly lost her hand in a shark attack at a Southwest Florida beach on Wednesday afternoon, reports said.

5 Seriously Injured, Including 3 Teens, In Sarasota County Crash: FL Troopers

A Tuesday afternoon crash left five people, including three teenagers, seriously injured, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Sarasota Lifeguard Honored By FL, National Organizations For Rescue

Last summer, an off-duty Sarasota County lifeguard rescued nine people caught in a rip current at Lido Beach.

Man Faces 34 Child Porn Charges: Sarasota County Sheriff

An Arcadia man was arrested in Sarasota County on multiple child pornography charges, the sheriff's office said.

Man Arrested In Sarasota Drug Bust: Police

After a search warrant at a Sarasota home, a man was arrested on multiple drug and gun charges, police said.

Man Tried To Set Fire To Tank Displayed Outside Sarasota VFW Hall: DOJ

A man faces federal charges after using a Molotov cocktail to try to set a memorial tank outside a Sarasota VFW in February, U.S. DOJ said.

Woman Stabbed Child In Face, Tried To Hide Body: Charlotte Sheriff

The woman who stabbed a 12-year-old girl in the face, neck tried to hide the child’s body, though she was still alive, sheriff said.

Sarasota Postal Worker Sentenced For Stealing Checks: FL Officials

A former U.S. Postal Service worker has been sentenced after stealing checks while on the job, State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s office said.

Motorcyclist Dies After Losing Control On Sarasota Road: FL Troopers

A Sarasota man died after being thrown from his motorcycle and hit by a car Tuesday evening, FL Highway Patrol said.

Arrest Made Weeks After Fatal DUI Crash In Sarasota: FL Troopers

A Bradenton driver was charged with DUI in an April crash that left one of his passengers dead, FL Highway Patrol said.

Sarasota Vacationers Targeted In Shooting, Kidnapping: Police

A KY man was charged with kidnapping and attempted murder after a shooting at a gathering of vacationers in Sarasota, SCSO said.

Driver Dies After Being Hit By Car Leaving Publix Lot: FL Troopers

An Englewood man leaving a Publix grocery store parking lot Wednesday night died after being hit by another car, FL Highway Patrol said.

Passenger Dies In I-75 Truck Crash: FL Highway Patrol

The passenger in a box truck died after the driver lost control of it on Interstate 75 near Venice on Monday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Woman Found Shot To Death At Venice Home: Sarasota County Sheriff

Investigators are looking for information about a woman who was found shot to death Wednesday night at a Venice home.

Officers Took Control Of Unmanned Boat Near Ringling Museum: Watch

Sarasota police officers took control of an unmanned boat circling at 40 mph in waters north of the Ringling Museum on Monday.

‘House Party’ Shooting Victims Identified: Sarasota County Sheriff

Two men were shot, one fatally, during a “house party” at a Sarasota home early Saturday morning, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Shooting At Sarasota Home: Sheriff

Two people were shot, one fatally, in a shooting at “a large gathering” at a Sarasota home early Saturday, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Found Shot To Death In Venice Shopping Plaza: Report

A man was found shot to death early Tuesday in Court House Plaza in Venice, reports said.

Speed A Factor In Fatal Sarasota Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A passenger was killed after a speeding sports car lost control and hit a tree in Sarasota, FL Highway Patrol said.

Bradenton Man Killed In Single-Car Crash In Sarasota County

Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 2:45 a.m. Saturday.

Mother Dies Months After Hit-And-Run Crash Killed Her 2 Kids: Reports

A Sarasota mother died two months after a February hit-and-run crash that killed her two young sons, reports said.

Man Thrown From Motorcycle While Driving In Open Field: FL Troopers

An 18-year-old was injured after losing control of his motorcycle while driving through an open field in the Sarasota area, FL troopers said

Sarasota Hit-And-Run Crash Driver Arrested At Airport: FL Troopers

A MT man accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Sarasota was arrested at the airport Friday morning, FL Highway Patrol said.

‘Jealous’ Ex Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Sarasota: State Attorney

A man was convicted in a 2022 fatal shooting of another man who was at his ex-wife’s home in Sarasota County, the state attorney said.