CCSO says a 36-year-old woman faces a child abuse charge after allegedly hit her 15-year-old son while hanging out at a party. The Charlotte Sun reports the Sheriff's office says the mother, identified... Read More.

Law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) national event to “take back” and properly dispose of prescription medication on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into what appears to be a murder-suicide. Deputies were called to 3379 Bougainvillea Street in Sarasota at 2:50 p.m., after a man arrived at the home... Read More.

Bicycle enthusiasts are invited to ride Venetian Waterway Trail with Mayor John Holic, Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. in celebration of National Bike Month. Participants will meet under the southeast side of the... Read More.

Sarasota wants $15-million from BP to cover losses - from tourism dollars to tax money - thanks to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. City officials, who were initially wary of suing the... Read More.

A Charlotte County deputy's out of a job, for conduct unbecoming an officer. NBC2 reports two women claim they saw former deputy first class Richard Jones with his pants down in... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two Lehigh Acres men and a teen for allegedly stealing a boat and trailer in Sarasota early this morning, and for the attempted theft of another trailer... Read More.

North Port Solid Waste Manager Monica Bramble has been named the 2013 Solid Waste Professional Manager of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA). Ms. Bramble became the North Port Solid... Read More.