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Feds Charge Previous Owner of Fishermen’s Village with Stock Fraud

Tuesday, March 19

Florida Man Arrested For $77 Million Tender Offer Fraud For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Jonathan Moynahan Larmore is Alleged to Have Announced a Fake Tender Offer for WeWork Stock to Fraudulently... Read More.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Arrives Along Florida’s Coasts

Monday, March 18

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to protect... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriffs Office Warns Of Jury Duty Scam

Friday, March 15

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of ongoing jury scam phone calls. Recent reports indicate people are being targeted by phone call, email, and messaging scams threatening them with prosecution for failing to... Read More.

Sarasota Groomer Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges

Wednesday, March 13

Sarasota Police arrested a North Fort Myers woman on several animal cruelty charges that occurred in her pet grooming business in Sarasota. Detectives were initially investigating the franchise located at 1129 S. Tamiami Trail... Read More.

No Swim Advisory in Venice continues 3/12

Tuesday, March 12

Service Club Park in Venice will remain closed today and the NO SWIM ADVISORY issued for beaches south of Venice Beach including Service Club Park, Caspersen, and the Venice Fishing Pier beach remains in... Read More.

Two Suspects in Trails End Murder Case Face Arraignment in Court

Monday, March 11

Kelly Schiano, identified as Mario's wife, and Everett Harper, were arrested in February for the premeditated murders on Trails End Drive. A third suspect, Justin Casagranda, a close family friend, was apprehended as a hired... Read More.

Whale Stranded Off Venice Coast, Has Died

Sunday, March 10

UPDATE: VENICE, Fla. - Marine wildlife officials confirmed the sperm whale that beached itself off the coast of Venice over the weekend has died. Law enforcement in Sarasota County, Florida, is collaborating... Read More.

Sarasota County Extension Seeking Households to Help with Composting Study

Sunday, March 10

SARASOTA COUNTY – University of Florida researchers want help from Sarasota County households to get a better understanding of how homes generate and handle food waste. A new citizen science project, led locally by UF/IFAS... Read More.

Motorcyclist Flees from Deputy, Can’t Elude Aviation Unit

Thursday, March 7

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office March 7, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FL A motorcyclist fled an attempted traffic stop at a high rate of speed, unaware that the Aviation Unit tracked him to his destination – where... Read More.

Lawsuit Alleges Negligence in Fatal Alligator Attack in Englewood

Wednesday, March 6

A legal action has been initiated following a tragic incident wherein an 80-year-old woman lost her life to an alligator attack near her residence in Englewood, close to her Boca Royale home. Rose Wiegand was... Read More.