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Study Names Suncoast ‘Most Dangerous Place in Florida’ for DUI Crashes

Thursday, April 18

The Sarasota metro area has been named the most dangerous place in Florida for alcohol-related car accidents. The Suncoast has averaged more than 12 DUI deaths per 100,000 residents over the last three years.... Read More.

Police Drone Bill is Moving

Wednesday, April 17

Law enforcement agencies in Florida could use drones for more purposes under legislation passed unanimously by the state House earlier today.Under the measure passed 114-0 , drones could be used to monitor crowds of... Read More.

Florida Legislature Aims to Move Legal Smoking Age to 21

Wednesday, April 17

The minimum age for Floridians to possess tobacco and vaping products that deliver nicotine would rise from 18 to 21 under legislation a state House committee readied Tuesday for a floor vote. The measure... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Considering Dropping Speed Limit on Fruitland Ave.

Wednesday, April 17

Charlotte County commissioners next week will consider a resolution that would see the speed limit along Fruitland Avenue dropped to 25 miles per hour. The two-mile stretch of road is a common shortcut people... Read More.

North Port Officials Uncover 20 Tons of Dumped Garbage

Wednesday, April 17

Police in North Port are investigating after they found more than 20 tons of dumped garbage, including at least 70 tires. City workers found the dump site on the east side of town. Officials... Read More.

Sarasota Police Crack Down on Drivers who dont Stop for School Buses

Tuesday, April 16

Sarasota Police are cracking down on drivers who aren't stopping for school buses. Officials staked out at a problem area near Girls Inc. on South Tuttle Avenue. In just thirty minutes, police handed out seventeen... Read More.

Police Look for Man who Stole $40,000 Ring

Tuesday, April 16

Deputies are looking for a man accused of stealing a $40,000 diamond ring from Tiara Fine Jewelry inside the Coconut Point Hyatt Monday. Investigators said the man asked to see the ring from... Read More.

Unlicensed Contractors Busted in a Sarasota Sting

Tuesday, April 16

Six people who the sheriff's office says were doing contract work without a license are facing charges following a string operation in Sarasota County. Detectives teamed up with the Sarasota County Building Department, the... Read More.

One Injured in Sarasota Co. School Bus Accident

Tuesday, April 16

A child was injured Monday when a school bus carrying ten kids was involved in an accident yesterday afternoon. Officials say the bus rear-ended another car in front of Wilkinson Elementary School on Wilkinson... Read More.

Trial of North Port Foster Parent Begins Tuesday

Tuesday, April 16

The trial of a 64-year-old North Port foster parent begins today- Gilberto Rios is charged with sexually and physically abusing a 3-year old girl back in 2015. Rios and his wife have fostered four... Read More.