Shooting Investigation in Sarasota

A shooting investigation is underway in Sarasota near 8th & N. Jefferson earlier this afternoon. Sarasota Police say no onewas injured. The Criminalistics Unit was on scene collecting evidence. Tuttle Elementary was on... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Family Suing Big Tobacco

A Sarasota County girl and her parents are taking on big tobacco. Erin and Jared NesSmith and their daughter are suing Altria, claiming the tobacco giant violated federal racketeering laws by "purposely exploiting adolescents... Read More.

Dog Adoption Event in Sarasota County

If you Would you like to adopt a dog, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an event for dog lovers on the Suncoast. During the month of May, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal... Read More.

Spill in Sarasota

5,500 gallons of unknown water spilled on Sunday after a lift station failure in Sarasota. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection confirmed this and issued a notice about the spill that happened at around... Read More.

Winter Tourism Was up in Sarasota County

Peak season on the Suncoast is coming to an end and Visit Sarasota County said they saw more visitors than in past years. Visit Sarasota County released numbers from January through March 2019. They... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Sued Over “Bad Water Quality”

Sarasota County is being sued by a trio of environmental groups over what they claim is "bad water quality." Suncoast Waterkeeper, Our Children’s Earth Foundation and Ecological Rights Foundation claim a faulty storm sewer... Read More.

Sarasota School Safety Week

School safety is a top priority and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to get on board. SCSO and the Florida Sheriff’s Association are partnering up all this week to monitor school zones... Read More.