"Sarasota"

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency crews have begun search and rescue operations across Sarasota County following the passage of Hurricane Milton, which left behind widespread damage. Officials reported numerous downed …

TAMPA, FLORIDA – Alfred Clayton Rosier, Jr., 29, of Sarasota, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possession with intent to distribute a significant quantity of methamphetamine and possession …

SARASOTA, FL – The Florida Lottery is thrilled to announce that Corday Hamilton, a 31-year-old resident of Bradenton, has claimed a $5 million top prize from a lottery scratch off …

An Illinois woman won a million-dollar prize on a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket this week. On Friday, the lucky winner, Maree Beavers, 62, of Elgin, Illinois brought her ticket to …

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William H. Jung has sentenced Dr. Steven Chun (59, Sarasota) for conspiring to pay and receive kickbacks and bribes. Chun was sentenced to three …

The Popular, Fast Casual, Fresh Pasta and Homemade Sauce Restaurant Originating in Venice, Italy and Opening the First US Franchise in Downtown St. Petersburg Kicks Off Rapid Expansion St. Petersburg, …

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Randy Xavier Jones (34, Sarasota) to five years and one month in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated …

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces today that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Dr. Steven Chun (59, Sarasota) and Daniel Tondre (52, Tampa). Both …

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Monica Clyburn has pleaded guilty to three counts of aiding in the filing of false tax returns. Clyburn faces …

Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that following a 13-day trial, a federal jury has found Michael J. DaCorta (57, Sarasota) guilty of conspiracy to commit wire …

SARASOTA, FL – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to conduct an investigation following a shooting that occurred Monday evening in Sarasota. Just after 7:30 p.m., deputies were called …

SARASOTA, FL – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20-year-old Sarasota man in connection with the fatal shooting at Ackerman Park. Deputies responded just before 11:00 p.m. on December …

SARASOTA, FL – The Sarasota Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting that happened in the 1400 block of Main Street, Sarasota, just before 1:45 a.m. on January 1, …

SARASOTA, FL — Police in Sarasota have arrested a real-life Christmas grinch accused of taken a child’s Christmas decorations. The Sarasota Sheriff’s Department issued the following statement: We’re not here …

Sarasota, FL  –  Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow), the premier gourmet lemonade franchise, has announced its first restaurant opening in Florida slated for Q1 of 2022. The first Wow …

SARASOTA, FL – Detectives charged two men including a convicted felon in connection with the fatal shooting that took place Sunday in Sarasota at the Day Night Convenience Store on …

SARASOTA, FL – A Sarasota man has been arrested and charged for crimes against a child victim, the Sarasota Police Department reports. John M. Smith, 47, of Sarasota, has been …

SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police officers and animal control officers rescued a pitbull from near death in a hot car with an inside temperature of over 115 degrees. The owner …

SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Marine Patrol officers protecting and serving in paradise encountered a rather unusual suspect this weekend. A large manta ray paid a visit to the boat being …

SARASOTA, FL – Early this morning, the Sarasota Police Department has arrested Ansel L. Acosta, 15, of Sarasota, in connection to the shooting that happened at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds …

SARASOTA, Fla. – One person, an 18-year-old teenager is recovering from a gunshot wound he suffered at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The shooting happened last night at 10 p.m. and …

SARASOTA, FL — Drinking, and driving is a bad idea. Causing an accident while drinking and driving is a terrible idea.  Crashing into your local deputy’s cruiser head-on while drinking …

SARASOTA, FL – A Sarasota deputy has been involved in an officer-involved shooting and authorities are now investigating the incident.  According to the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office, they are currently investigating …

SARASOTA, FL – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred Monday evening in Sarasota. Just after 9:00 p.m., deputies were alerted to a shooting …