SARASOTA COUNTY - It is with heavy hearts that Sarasota County mourns the loss of former Board of County Commissioner Nora Patterson, who passed away on Thursday, Feb. 8. She was 79 and spent... Read More.

February 7, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FL A middle school girl has been arrested after deputies located a knife in her backpack following threats to harm another student. Earlier today, a School Resource Officer at Murdock... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The annual Say 'I Do' Again vow renewal ceremony returns to Nokomis Beach and Siesta Beach 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Hosted by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) for... Read More.

Charlotte County. FL A large Narcotics Unit operation, titled “Restart”, has resulted in more than 30 arrests and a litany of drugs removed from the streets of Charlotte County. During the final few months of 2023,... Read More.

Sarasota County officials have issued a scam alert, warning residents about fake jury duty calls. Scammers posing as deputies or court clerks threaten arrest, demanding payment to avoid it. The court emphasizes not paying... Read More.