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Sarasota Co. Sheriffs Warn Drivers About School Bus Safety

Tuesday, August 13

Officials with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office are out in force enforcing school bus laws during this first week of school. On social media Tuesday, the sheriff's office posted a notice telling drivers to... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Sheriffs Office Announce Arrest in Fraud Ring

Wednesday, July 3

An employee of Florida's Department of Children and Family Services has been charged with leaking personal data to a half dozen others as part of an organized fraud ring. The Miami-based employee leaked information... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Sheriffs Office Looking for Tipster in 1990 Murder

Wednesday, June 5

Officials with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a person who submitted a tip in connection with a nearly 30-year old murder. Officials say someone reported a suspicious person in the Deep... 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.

Sarasota Co. Sheriffs Office Promotes Controversial Deputy

Friday, April 26

The Sarasota County Sheriffs Office is coming under fire for promoting a deputy that's been the subject of a dozen internal affairs investigations since 1998. Dan Tutko has been involved in four traffic crashes... Read More.