National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023.Be ready for hurricane season. Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you... Read More.

Effective May 1, residents in unincorporated Sarasota County must prepare yard waste materials in paper bags or reusable containers, or bundle materials together. Paper bags, containers and/or bundled materials should be no longer than... Read More.

 Sarasota Police Arrest High School Teacher for Lewd Conduct with StudentSarasota Police officers have arrested Michele Little, 29, of Sarasota. She is facing a felony charge of Indecent, Lewd, or Lascivious Touching of Certain... Read More.

April 29, 2023 – Punta Gorda, FloridaCharlotte County Sheriff’s OfficeAt approximately 8:55pm on Friday, April 28, detention deputies discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell. Lifesaving measures were initiated by medical and correctional personnel... Read More.

Water main break, low water pressures expected Post Date:04/28/2023ALERT! Water main break, low water pressures expectedLate last evening a directional drilling contractor bored into a 42-inch water transmission... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about recent scam calls. Several similar reports were made where a man called residents claiming to be law enforcement. The suspect called from... Read More.

The Sarasota Police Department’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) within the Criminal Investigation Division investigates crimes against children consisting of sexual assault, child pornography, child physical abuse, allegations of child neglect, and any other matter... Read More.

NORTH PORT, Fla. - The Gabby Petito murder is back in the news. The attorney for the family of Brian Laundrie wants copies of all the family's texts, calls and other phone records... Read More.