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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — An Ohio man pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 20.5 years in prison for a deadly 2025 DUI manslaughter crash that killed two people on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Fred Matthew Donaldson, 48, was driving his Toyota...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents say they continue to be targets of a growing check theft problem, with the latest case targeting a charitable donation. Steve Roberts said his foundation lost $2,500 meant for a cancer hospital after thieves stole and altered the check. “I was very stunned when...

The Bradenton Police Department posted surveillance video from March 15, asking for help identifying a man who slept in an unlocked box truck before breaking into another box truck and taking off.

Local love usually says more than any flashy reputation ever could, and this waterfront Florida seafood spot has clearly held onto that kind of loyalty for a reason. The setting already gives it a strong head start, because the views, the coastal air, and the easygoing by-the-water atmosphere make the whole meal feel...

VENICE — Just off Venice Beach, Stephanie Holtey was diving.

SARASOTA, Fla. — An 18-year-old Sarasota man is now out on bond after being arrested on March 7, following police body camera footage capturing him allegedly renting a Jet Ski without a required state permit. The incident happened off of South Lido Key Beach, authorities said. Ivan Gonzalez was...

A man broke into a box truck in the 300 block of Manatee Ave W on March 15. Around 2:55 a.m., he entered an unlocked vehicle and stayed inside for about 5.5 hours. Later, around 8:25 a.m., he tried to enter another similar truck and then smashed both front windows on the locked one before leaving. He was last seen...

Sarasota County is hitting the brakes on water use, and it’s not just a suggestion—it’s the law! As drought conditions grip the Sunshine State, officials from the Southwest Florida Water Management District announced some of the strictest water restrictions since 2017. If you’re a resident, get ready for a...

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Gaming Control Commission shut down an illegal gambling operation, seizing 66 slot machines and cash after a months-long investigation, according to SCSO. Two suspects, Mohamed Belyaqout, 52, and Mabielka Cumbrera, 45, were arrested on consecutive days and charged...

VENICE — The arrest of a Venice-area man may have resolved a half dozen burglaries.