Cold Weather Shelers Open

WIth overnight temperatures dipping below freezing, homeless shelters are filling up fast. WInd chill factors should push temps down into the twenties tonight and patchy frost is expected. Charlotte County Emergency Management says the... Read More.

Local Authorities Make 13 Weekend DUI Arrests

Local authorities say New Years weekend DUI enforcement efforts were a success, as a total of 13 drunk drivers were taken off the roads. Bob Carpenter with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says... Read More.

Remember Safe Space Heater Use Rules

There's no time like the coldest morning of the eyar so far to get in a reminder about space heater saftey: According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2009, heating equipment was involved in... Read More.

Witness Says Man Found in Park was Beheaded

A Sarasota man is being held this morning on a second-degree murder charge after authorities found a body in the woods early yesterday. Bond for 58-year old Ricky Leer has not been set, and... Read More.

“A Taste of Culture” Tour Coming Up

˜A Taste of Culture" Tour is this coming weekend. It's on Saturday, January 7, and brings back to Venice, samplings of some of the best cuisine, the finest culture, and music to dance by. ... Read More.

Homeless Man Arrested For Killing Camp-Mate

Sarasota County deputies are investigating an early morning murder. Darrell Moody has the story... Wendy Rose with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a fight between two homeless men ended with the death of... Read More.

Sailor Safe After Catamaran Wreck

A Sarasota man is safe ashore after his experimental catamaran collapsed in Sarasota Bay. Wildlife Commission officers helped rescue Peter Bogasz after nearly an hour in the water or on remains of the collapsed... Read More.

Cold Snap Coming Tonight

Preparing for a cold snap. After days of balmy weather, this is looking to be the coldest day of the winter so far and tonight, temperatures are headed for freezing or below. Area food... Read More.

Possible Homicide Investigated

Sarasota County investigators are looking into what they're calling a possible homicide early today. Deputies found the body of a white male in a wooded area near Tuttle Avenue and Martin Luther King, Junior,... Read More.

Suspect Busted in the Act

Sarasota County Deputies said they went to the six thousand block of Seagate Avenue yesterday around 5 p.m. on a burglary call. That's where they found a suspect trying to get into a... Read More.