GIVE THE GIFT OF SAFETY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – ‘Tis the season... Read More.
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Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Turning Back the Clock
Oct. 31, 2019
Fall back in time and not safety, by checking smoke alarm batteries with time change
SARASOTA COUNTY - With the end of daylight saving time... Read More.
Halloween Safety Tips
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office wants all children to enjoy Halloween this week, so please read through these reminders to help keep trick-or-treaters safe.
Try to trick-or-treat in groups.
Never allow small children... Read More.
Maintenance dredging of the Gulf ICW in Venice
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintenance dredging project to maintain the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Venice is under way. The project involves removal of shoaled sediment and use of the dredged material on... Read More.
Phase II Road Bond Resurfacing Project work 10/28
The City of Venice is beginning Phase II Road Bond Resurfacing Projects in multiple areas throughout the City. Work will first begin on roads in North Venice northwest of Laurel Road and Knights Trail.... Read More.
Two North Port Men Injured in I-75 Wreck
Two North Port men were airlifted to area hospitals after a crash Wednesday on I-75 in Sarasota County.
The FHP says 52-year-old Paul Gonyon ran off the road into the median when he unknowingly... Read More.
All Eyes on the Gulf as Tropical Storm Warnings Posted from AL to FL
Forecasters say a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico will soon become a tropical or subtropical storm that is headed for the northern Gulf Coast.
On Thursday evening, the U.S. National Hurricane Center... Read More.
Ex-Punta Gorda Officer Avoids Jail Time in Death of Woman During Citizens’ Academy
The ex-Punta Gorda police officer who fatally shot a 73-year-old woman during a citizens training exercise will not face any jail time.
Lee Coel will instead plead no contest to second degree manslaughter and... Read More.
North Port Aquatic Center Opens Monday
After months of delays, North Port’s brand new Aquatic Center is set to open Monday afternoon.
The Aquatic Center had been scheduled to open during the summer, but Supervisor Patricia Sturgess told ABC-7 construction... Read More.
Sexual Harrassment Investigation into Sarasota Co. Schools Official Wrapping Up
Sarasota County school officials say an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against their own Assistant Superintendent/Chief Operations Officer is expected to be done this week.
Back in June, the school board hired a third... Read More.