Man Charged in Restaurant Manager’s Death

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s says 20-year old Juan De Dios Rodriguez of Bradenton's being held without bond in the Sarasota County Jail, charged with Manslaughter in the July 14th death of Tiaian "Andrew" Tian,... Read More.

Woman Escapes Imprisonment By Englewood Man

An Englewood man is free on $10,000 bond, charged with false imprisonment and domestic battery by strangulation after his girlfriend says he wouldn't let her leave the house for days. 23-year old David... Read More.

Mineral Springs Costs

With the recent closing of Warm Mineral Springs Day Spa, North Port city commissioners have agreed to use up to $45,447 in contingency funds for repairs and upkeep. The North Port Sun reports... Read More.

Pirate Fest This Weekend

Attention all ye buccaneers, pirate wenches and rogues who stand and salute the skull and crossbones. Prepare yourself for some serious swashbuckling. This weekend's the Fifth Annual Pirate Fest, a family- and pet-friendly... Read More.

Video Store Robbed at Gunpoint

CCSO's Major Crimes Unit's investigating an armed robbery last night at an adult video store south of Punta Gorda. A masked gunman walked into Adult Video store in the 12000 block of Just... Read More.

Sarasota Men Busted in Drug Deal Robbery

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says 2-men have been busted for armed robbery after a drug deal early Saturday went bad. Deputies were called by two men who reported they'd been robbed at... Read More.

Sarasota Co. traffic unit wins state award

Sheriff Tom Knight is pleased to announce that the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit was awarded 2nd place in the Florida Law Enforcement Challenge (FLEC) today in Orlando. FLEC is sponsored by the Florida... Read More.

Charlotte Harbor Sales Boat Theft

CCSO detectives are looking for whoever took a boat and trailer from Charlotte Harbor Sales over the weekend. The items were there on consignment. The boat and trailer were moved Sunday night.... Read More.

2-Busted in Port Charlotte Burglary

CCSO deputies have arrested 2-North Port men on burglary and theft charges after a woman saw men in black clothing and what looked like ski masks enter her Port Charlotte home yesterday. The... Read More.