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Sexual Assault Arrest in Bradenton

Wednesday, May 8

A man has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a woman who was sleeping at a bus stop in downtown Bradenton. Police took 21-year-old Henry Bradley III into custody Tuesday night and charged... Read More.

Gas Prices Rise By 6 Cents Across Florida, Top $2.77 Per Gallon

Wednesday, May 8

Gas prices are set to rise as we get closer to summer, but what they are doing right now is fluctuating. AAA reports that the national gas price average at $2.89- a penny more... Read More.

Woman Pulls Gator From Pants During Charlotte Co. Traffic Stop

Wednesday, May 8

Charlotte Co Sheriff’s officials say a Florida woman pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop. The Charlotte County sheriff’s deputy stopped a pickup truck Monday afternoon after it ran a... Read More.

Salvation Army Closes on Permanent Home in North Port

Wednesday, May 8

The Salvation Army has closed on a purchase of a 12 acre property in North Port, its first-ever permanent home in the city. The former church property at 14600 Tamiami Trail will eventually be... Read More.

Man May Have Burglarized Four Homes

Tuesday, May 7

Sarasota County deputies are looking for a man who they say is a person of interest in the burglaries of four homes in the Village Run and Chestnut Creek communities between April 26-29. The... Read More.

Shooting Investigation in Sarasota

Tuesday, May 7

A shooting investigation is underway in Sarasota near 8th & N. Jefferson earlier this afternoon. Sarasota Police say no onewas injured. The Criminalistics Unit was on scene collecting evidence. Tuttle Elementary was on... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Family Suing Big Tobacco

Tuesday, May 7

A Sarasota County girl and her parents are taking on big tobacco. Erin and Jared NesSmith and their daughter are suing Altria, claiming the tobacco giant violated federal racketeering laws by "purposely exploiting adolescents... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials Trying to Identify Walmart Shoplifter

Tuesday, May 7

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a man wanted for allegedly stealing $6,000 of jewelry from Walmart on Murdock Circle. Police say last month, 26-year... Read More.

Police Identify Body Found in Peace River

Tuesday, May 7

Police in Charlotte County have released the identity of a man that was found dead Monday morning in the Peace River. Punta Gorda officials say 68-year old Robert Sloan of Maryland had been living... Read More.

Dog Adoption Event in Sarasota County

Monday, May 6

If you Would you like to adopt a dog, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an event for dog lovers on the Suncoast. During the month of May, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal... Read More.