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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a Venice man after he sold methamphetamine to undercover detectives. The investigation began in November when 24-year-old Michael Shaver sold Special Investigation Section detectives meth on three separate... Read More.

North Port police say a school bus crashed into a truck which crashed into an SUV Monday morning. The bus was going to Woodland Middle School. The crash occurred around 8:45 on... Read More.

A custodian at Venice High School who allegedly made threatening statements in the presence of other custodians on Friday is under investigation by Venice police and the Sarasota County School District. Police say... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after a traffic stop led deputies to the discovery of cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana in his car. Just before 1:00 a.m. on Monday. deputies driving southbound... Read More.

Crime in unincorporated Sarasota County was down again in 2016 compared to the prior year. That's according to the sheriff's office, which reports that major crimes declined by seven percent and total offenses... Read More.

A heads-up for motorists in Charlotte County. The Sheriff's Office has announced where it will pay special attention to traffic enforcement from now through Sunday. Sheriff's deputies will be looking for speeders in... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help to identify a burglary suspect. Around 1:00 a.m. Sunday, the suspect broke into the Gulf Express gas station located at 2200 South Tamiami Trail... Read More.

One person was killed and three people were injured in a car crash in Englewood. The Florida Highway Patrol says it happened around 5:10 on Saturday afternoon. According to troopers, 58-year-old Thomas... Read More.

Increased U.S. crude oil production and lower gasoline demand has kept downward pressure on prices at the pump. Triple-A reports that, in Florida, the average price for a gallon of regular has declined for... Read More.

The city of North Port is ready to welcome the Atlanta Braves with open arms. At their meeting on Tuesday night, city commissioners wore Braves jerseys with "North Port" emblazoned on the back.... Read More.