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A suicide watch has now been set for a Sarasota man who's accused of gunning down three members of his family over the weekend. Deputies say 58-year-old Thomas Moak, Junior, has been placed on... Read More.

A Sarasota man in serious condition after a traffic accident in which officers say an elderly woman turned directly into his path. 51-year-old Miles Hart of Sarasota being treated for serious injuries at this... Read More.

Fruit growers and other agri-business professionals heaving a sigh of relief today after dodging what could have been a hard freeze yesterday. Temperatures got into the thirties but no lower than 38 Saturday night... Read More.

A three-hour standoff in South Venice yesterday ended with Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies arresting a convicted felon they say is responsible for a crime spree that started Saturday in Manatee County. Detectives say Jason... Read More.

In Southwest Florida, 2011 saw gains in sales tax receipts And that, the experts say was due to increased spending and the economy "finding its legs". It was consumers spending with businesses and businesses... Read More.

A Sarasota man arrested in the city's first murder of 2012. Police say 33-year-old Roy Couran has been charged with homicide in the January 25th attempted robbery and shooting death of Jeffrey Hill. Couran... Read More.

Authorities say a North Port man kidnapped and threatened a woman he met on the dating website Plenty of Fish. Charlotte County deputies arrested 23-year old Christopher Pena on false imprisonment, grand theft, battery... Read More.

The man who is accused of killing Jeffrey Hill in Sarasota last month has been arrested. Sarasota Police arrested 33 year old Roy Couran for Hill's murder, that happened on January 25. Police charged... Read More.

The Sarasota County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District Advisory Board is looking for members to serve. The purpose of this advisory board is to review the business of the respective assessment for the... Read More.

Proponents of "green" or energy-efficient projects may be getting a boost in Sarasota County. County Commissioners have approved a plan that would set up an energy economic zone in the county. The ordinance... Read More.