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Sarasota Police Arrest Two Men on Guns & Pot Charges

Tuesday, May 28

Two men are facing felony charges after Sarasota Police say they found guns and marijuana in their truck during a traffic stop. Eunique Arnold, 21 and Johnny Belvin, 25 from Sarasota were arrested last... Read More.

Oral Complaints Filed Against Sarasota Co. Asst. Superintendent

Tuesday, May 28

The Sarasota County School District is investigating after a series of complaints were filed against the COO and assistant superintendent, Jeff Maultsby. Similar complaints were filed over the handling of that complaint by Superintendent... Read More.

Couple Arrested with a Cache of Drugs in Sarasota

Tuesday, May 21

Deputies say when they went to arrest a woman accused of stealing and pawning items from her family's home, they found meth, cocaine and prescription pills. The sheriff's office was called last Friday, by... Read More.

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Sarasota a Step Closer to Decriminalizing Pot

Tuesday, May 21

The city of Sarasota is one step closer to decriminalizing marijuana. Sarasota City Commissioners voted 5-0 Monday night for the Cannabis Civil Citation during its first reading. The proposed ordinance would make it a... Read More.

18 Arrested in Sarasota Co. Licensing, Insurance Sting

Tuesday, May 21

A sting operation done by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office ended in charges against 18 people who were doing contract work without a license. Those who ended up going to the sting house in... Read More.

Sarasota 3rd Grader Died in Traffic Accident this Morning

Monday, May 20

A third grade student has died after being struck by a pickup truck in Sarasota earlier this morning. It happened around 7:30 a.m. on Webber Street and Nodosa Drive. The school district says... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Sheriffs Major Faces Suspension After Altercation at Cool Today Park

Thursday, May 16

A high-ranking Sarasota County Sheriff’s official was disciplined after he allegedly verbally berated fellow fans at the March 24th game at Cool Today Park. Maj. Paul Richard, who also serves as the county sheriff’s... Read More.

Changes Coming for Voters in Manatee & Sarasota Counties

Tuesday, May 14

There will be changes the next time Manatee and Sarasota County voters go to the ballot box to vote. A ruling filed by a federal judge requires 32 counties in Florida to provide... Read More.

Sarasota Officials Looking into Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Friday, May 10

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a death investigation in the 5200 block of Bouchard Circle in Sarasota. When first responders arrived, two elderly occupants were found deceased inside the home... Read More.

Sarasota Police Arrest Man for Several Car Burglaries

Thursday, May 9

Police have taken a man into custody who they believe is behind several car burglaries throughout the city of Sarasota. Police say 20-year-old Juan Ortiz-Rivera was caught on surveillance video burglarizing several unlocked cars.... Read More.