Man Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

A wanted man was arrested early Thursday morning after police found him with drugs and weapons in his car. Police found Harrison Rivera, 30, in a Cape Coral Kohl's parking lot with 32-year-old Ashley... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Schools Launches Crisis Text Line

The Sarasota County School District this week launched its Crisis Text Line for students.Any student can text ‘HERE4U’ to 741741, 24/7, and talk to a trained counselor.The text will immediately start a... Read More.

Lake Boyz Gang Member Sentenced to Prison

In Lee County, A judge sentenced Tommy Willimas to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to commit racketeering as a member of the Lake Boyz gang. Williams is the fifth accused member to go... Read More.

Police Looking for Trio in Purse-Snatching

Detectives are looking for a trio of thieves who they said stole a purse and racked up more than $2,200 in charges using the victim's credit cards. Video surveillance shows the three men of... Read More.

Hurricane Michael’s Death Toll Increases to 43

Florida authorities have linked more deaths to Hurricane Michael, raising the state’s death toll to 43.Florida Division of Emergency Management spokesman Alberto Moscoso said Monday that two more deaths were confirmed in hard-hit... Read More.

Gas Prices Down 40 Cents in Past 47 Days

Gas prices continue to drop across the country as well as locally up and down the Suncoast.Currently statewide, gas prices are a 2018-low at $2.41 for a gallon of regular unleaded, about 30... Read More.

Sarasota Co. GOP Chairman Steps Down

Joe Gruters said on Monday that he is stepping down as chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County after a 10-year reign.Gruters recently won a state Senate seat, and said he wants... Read More.

Sarasota County Toy Drive

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is holding their 2nd annual holiday toy drive. They're partnering with the 12th Judicial Court of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program for a holiday toy drive. The holiday toy... Read More.