Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash Near Venice Walmart: FHP

An SUV leaving a Walmart parking lot in the Venice area turned into the path of a motorcyclist, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Burn Ban In Place In Sarasota County: Fire Officials

A burn ban is in effect in Sarasota County because of local drought conditions and a chance of fire hazards, officials said.

Sarasota Dog Trainers For Veterans Charged With Animal Cruelty: Report

The owners of K9 Training for Heroes, which trains dogs for veterans in Sarasota, were arrested after 4 dogs in their custody died: Report

Boy, 15, Guilty Of Murder In Fatal County Fair Shooting: Brodsky

A 15-year-old was convicted of murder for shooting another teen to death at the DeSoto County Fair in 2023, State Attorney Ed Brodsky said.

2 Teens Arrested In String Of Bicycle Thefts: Sarasota Police

One of the teens threw a gun into Whitaker Bayou while running from officers, Sarasota police said.

Suspect In Custody After Shooting Woman In Venice: Sarasota Sheriff

The suspect, who drove away from the shooting scene before deputies arrived Friday night, crashed his on I-75 N, the Sarasota sheriff said.

Deputy, Suspect Killed After Traffic Stop Shooting In Charlotte Co.

The man accused of fatally shooting a Charlotte Co. deputy during a traffic stop was later shot and killed by deputies at a gas station.

Trooper Rear-Ends Truck In Sarasota Area: FHP

A state trooper failed to stop for traffic and rear-ended the truck in front of it in Sarasota, Florida Highway Patrol said.

1 Injured In Sarasota Shooting: Police

A shooting that left one injured Monday night in Sarasota is under investigation, police said.

1 Dead In Sarasota Hotel Fire: Police

A man was killed in a Wednesday morning fire at Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota, police said.

Motorcyclist, 18, Killed In U.S. 41 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

An 18-year-old motorcyclist died in a U.S. 41 crash with an SUV in Sarasota County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

2 Dead, 1 Injured In Fiery Crash In Sarasota County: FL Highway Patrol

Two people were killed and another injured in a fiery head-on collision early Tuesday morning on River Road, Florida Highway Patrol said.

FL Man Threatened To Blow Up New York Stock Exchange: U.S. DOJ

A South FL man was arrested for planning to blow up the NY Stock Exchange and wanted it to be “like a small nuke went off,” the DOJ said.

FL Man Drove Stolen SUV To Mar-A-Lago To Speak With Trump: Reports

A Sarasota man drove a stolen rental SUV to South Florida and tried to get into Mar-a-Lago to speak with President Trump, reports said.

4 Teens Beat 67-Year-Old Man: Sarasota Police

Four teenagers were arrested in the attack of a 67-year-old man early Oct. 13 on South Orange Avenue, Sarasota police said.

No Arrests Made In Racial Profiling Case: Sarasota County Sheriff

3 men were recorded following a Black teenager through a Sarasota neighborhood last month, the sheriff’s office said. No charges were filed.

Teen Killed In Shooting At Sarasota County Park: Sheriff

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota early Sunday, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Seriously Injured In Sarasota-Area Hit-And-Run: FL Highway Patrol

Troopers are looking for the driver in Nokomis hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a man crossing the street, FL Highway Patrol said.

FL Boy, 8, On Dirt Bike Hospitalized After Crash With Officer: SPD

The boy was hospitalized in St. Pete with serious injuries after a Monday evening crash with an officer, Sarasota police said.

1 Injured In Sarasota Shooting: Police

An early Sunday morning shooting left one person injured in Sarasota, police said.

FL School Bus Crashes Into Stop Sign Damaged In Hurricane: Sheriff

A driver, a student and a school board employee were on the bus at the time of the crash, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

Racial Profiling Allegations Investigated In Sarasota: Report

A video of a Black teen followed by a group of white men in a Sarasota neighborhood has been widely shared, a report said.

Elderly Couple Rescued From Siesta Key Home During Helene: Police

Watch Sarasota police rescue an elderly couple running out of oxygen from their Siesta Key home during Hurricane Helene.

Explosive Device Washed Up In Hurricane Helene Storm Surge: FL Sheriff

An explosive used in commercial blasting was washed up in front of a Sarasota County home by Hurricane Helene storm surge, SCSO said.

Man Killed While Changing Tire On Interstate 75: FL Highway Patrol

A North Port man was hit and killed by a car while changing a tire on the side of Interstate 75 Monday morning, FL Highway Patrol said.

Body Found On Dr. MLK Way, Shooting Investigated: Sarasota Police

Officers are investigating a fatal shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota police said. A man's body was found Sunday afternoon.

School Bus Crash Under Investigation: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

A three-vehicle crash involving a school bus is under investigation Thursday, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

Russian Man In FL Illegally Exported Military Drone Technology: US DOJ

A Russian citizen living in Sarasota was arrested for illegally exporting U.S. military drone technology to Russia, the U.S. DOJ said.

Body Found Outside Sarasota House There For Several Days, Police Say

Sarasota police discovered the body Monday outside a home in the 300 block of North Washington Drive.

2 Killed In U.S. 41 Crash In Sarasota County: FL Highway Patrol

A third person was seriously injured in the Sunday afternoon crash on U.S. 41, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Coworkers Killed Each Other At Lido Key Rental: Report

Two men, coworkers staying at a rental property in Sarasota, killed each other during an argument, police said.

Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash: Sarasota Police

An 81-year-old woman crossing the street in downtown Sarasota was killed in the fatal hit-and-run crash in February, police said.

School Bus Driver Dies After Crash At Publix: FL Highway Patrol

The driver crashed into 2 unoccupied vehicles in the parking lot of a Sarasota County Publix after a medical event, FL Highway Patrol said.

Gas Leak Shuts Down Area In Downtown Sarasota: Police

An area in downtown Sarasota was shut down Wednesday afternoon because of a gas leak, police said.

Missing Man Found Dead In Sarasota County Creek: Police

The man was reported missing when he didn't show up for work on the day Hurricane Debby struck Florida's Gulf Coast.

FEMA Aid Available In Sarasota, Manatee Counties Following Debby

Eligible residents can apply for FEMA assistance to cover costs including temporary lodging and basic home repair costs.

Mother Runs Over Daughter Near Middle School: FL Highway Patrol

The girl, who was critically injured, was brought to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg via Bayflite, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Small Plane Overturns At Venice Municipal Airport: Officials

There were no injuries when a small plane overturned while landing at Venice Municipal Airport Thursday, officials said.

2 Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting: Sarasota County Sheriff

Detctives arrested and charged two men with murder in connection with a July 25 fatal shooting in Sarasota, the sheriff's office said.

Man Charged With Murder In Sarasota Shooting: Police

A man was charged with murder connected to a Saturday afternoon shooting, police said.