Miami Man Arrested for Killing Fort Myers Woman
A Miami man was arrested earlier today after troopers said he hit and killed a North Fort Myers woman last year. On June 27, 2018, Yosbel Fernandez, 31, was driving a Freightliner truck... Read More.
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Children Injured in Aaccident
Police rushed to 17th Street and US301 this afternoon after two young children were injured in an accident. It happened around 1:30pm. Sarasota Police say an adult man was riding a bike down 17th... Read More.
Sexual Predator in North Port Faces Additional Charges
A registered sexual predator living in North Port who is facing charges for his alleged behavior at a local pool was arrested in Jackson County, Texas on new charges this week. Deputies in Charlotte... Read More.
North Port Man Faces Marijuana Smuggling Charges
A North Port man was arrested this week after a traffic stop yielded an amount of marijuana edibles and vape cartridges.38-year old Norberto Rodriguez was pulled over on I-75 in Charlotte County on... Read More.
Three Teens Dead in Sarasota Causeway Crash
Authorities say two teenage brothers and a teenage girl are dead following a crash on a causeway.A Sarasota police news release says the crash occurred early Wednesday morning on the John Ringling Causeway.Police say... Read More.
Venice’s Jacaranda Library Could See Sunday Hours Return
Two libraries in Sarasota County could soon be open on Sundays, according to a plan just approved by County Commissioners.One of them- Venice's Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library - is on the list.... Read More.
Search is on for Hit and Run Driver
The search is on for a hit-and-run driver accused of striking a legally blind woman as she rode her specialized scooter to work. It happened at the crosswalk on Williams Avenue and Lee Boulevard... Read More.
Sarasota Schools New Cell Phone Policy
Last night, the Sarasota School board took decisive action in how to handle cell phones on campus. They unanimously approved the ban. Elementary school students can have the phones, but they must... Read More.
Orlando Sentinel says no to Trump Endorsement
The hometown paper of the Florida city where Donald Trump is making his reelection announcement says it won’t endorse the president. The Orlando Sentinel said in an editorial today that some readers may wonder... Read More.
Man Pretending to be Uber Driver Goes to Prison for Sexual Assault
A Florida man who pretended to be an Uber driver to sexually assault a college student has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Willie Foust pleaded guilty to sexual battery after the victim... Read More.