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.

Woman Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Sarasota County

The crash happened on North Honore Avenue just before 6:40 p.m. Friday, police said.

Drug Bust At North Port Home Leads To 2 Arrests: Police

Cocaine was found during a Friday morning drug bust at a North Port home, police said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Truck In Sarasota

The collision happened Tuesday shortly after 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 776 and Cowles Street.

Swimmer Drowns Off Lido Beach: Sarasota Police

A Sarasota man drowned Sunday while swimming in waters just north of Lido Public Beach, police said.

Woman Bit Coworker’s Cheek, Hit Him With Steel Bar On I75: FL Troopers

A Bradenton woman working in a construction zone on I-75 bit a coworker’s cheek, hit him with steel rebar during a fight, FL troopers said.

Person Stabbed At Sarasota Mobile Home Park: Police

A Monday night stabbing at a Sarasota mobile home park is under investigation, police said.

Man Robbed Sarasota Walgreens At Gunpoint: Police

A man held employees and customers at a Sarasota Walgreens at gunpoint before stealing cash and prescription pills, police said.

Man Faces 70 Child Porn Related Charges: Sarasota County Sheriff

A Sarasota man was charged with possessing and transmitting child porn images, the sheriff’s office said.

Illegal Gambling Arrests Made In Sarasota County: Sheriff

Five were arrested for running an illegal gambling business in Sarasota County and a sixth suspect is sought, the sheriff’s office said.

Woman, 72, Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed 2 Kids: Sarasota Police

The suspect, who hit a family with her Lexus and drove away, was arrested weeks after the hit-and-run crash, Sarasota police said.

Man Robbed Two Children At Gunpoint: North Port Police

A Bradenton man traveled to North Port to rob two children he met online at gunpoint, police said.

Road-Rage Altercation Leads To Shooting: Sarasota Police

There were no injuries in a Tuesday morning road-rage shooting, Sarasota police said. The shooting suspect is unknown.

Brian Laundrie’s Sister Speaks Out About Gabby Petito Netflix Series

Cassie Laundrie, Brian Laundrie's older sister, spoke out about the new Netflix docuseries about Gabby Petito's death, reports said.

‘Island Boys’ Rapper, Gang Member Faces Gun, Drug Charges: FL Sheriff

Franky Venegas, an “Island Boys” rapper and known gang member, was arrested on gun and drug charges in the Naples area, authorities said.

Trailer Crash Shuts Down Section Of N. Tamiami Trail: Sarasota Police

An excavator came off a trailer shutting down an area of North Tamiami Trail on Friday evening, Sarasota police said.

Brian Laundrie’s Parents Slam Netflix Gabby Petito Documentary

An attorney for Brian Laundrie’s parents said a new Netflix documentary about Gabby Petito’s death has “many inaccuracies,” a report said.

SWAT Team Arrests Teen For Gun Possession: Sarasota Police

A 19-year-old was arrested and charged with being an adjudicated delinquent in possession of a firearm, Sarasota police said.

Elderly Woman Suspected In Hit-And-Run That Killed 2 Kids: Police

An elderly woman is suspected in a hit-and-run crash that left 2 young children dead and critically injured a woman, Sarasota police said.

FL Killer Executed For Double Murder Toddler Witnessed

After being convicted of killing a married couple in front of their 22-month-old daughter, a Florida man was executed Thursday.

2 Children Killed, Woman Injured In Sarasota Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

Police are looking for a driver that killed two young children and critically injured a woman in a Monday night crash, Sarasota police said.

Speeding Driver Dies in Fruitville Road Crash: Sarasota Police

A driver speeding along Fruitville Road early Saturday died after hitting a power pole and retention wall, Sarasota police said.

Driver Who Hit Pole Dies After Separate Crash With Deputy: Report

Following a crash with a Sarasota County deputy, a driver leaving the University Club died after hitting a telephone pole, a report said.

Sarasota Drug Bust Leads To 1 Arrest: Sheriff

A 29-year-old man living in Sarasota, who is an undocumented immigrant, was charged with cocaine possession, the sheriff’s office said.

2 In Sarasota Shooting That Paralyzed Man Sentenced

State Attorney Ed Brodsky said two men were convicted of shooting 17 bullets into a Sarasota man's body, paralyzing his right side.

Arrest Made In North Sarasota Shooting: Police

Local police and the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force arrested a Sarasota man Monday morning for a shooting earlier this month.

Reckless Driver Faces Drug Charges After I-75 Chase: FL Highway Patrol

A reckless driver led deputies, troopers on a chase on I-75 in Sarasota County and was arrested on multiple charges, FHP said.

1 Injured In Sarasota Shooting, Suspect Sought: Police

Investigators are looking for the suspect in a Saturday night shooting that injured one person, Sarasota police said.

FL Woman Convicted In Sarasota Shooting That Killed Teen, Injured 2

The woman was 16 years old at the time of the Sarasota shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured two other juveniles, police say.

GA Inmate Scammed Sarasota Woman Of $12K: U.S. DOJ

A GA inmate who was part of a jury duty scam received pre-paid phones in prison via drone, the U.S. Department of Justice said.