Crash on I-75 Involving Three Vehicles Kills St. Petersburg Man
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – A three-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound left one driver dead and another seriously injured on the evening of September 30, 2025. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. south of Fletcher Avenue. Troopers say a 38-year-old Lakeland woman was...
Sarasota-Bradenton to Add 3,800 Apartments—the Largest Supply in a Decade
Apartment construction across Sarasota and Manatee counties is accelerating even as the rental market shows signs of slowdown. Developers are expected to deliver 3,802 new apartments in the North Port–Sarasota–Bradenton metro this year—an 11 percent increase from 2024 and the largest volume in a decade, according to...
Cops: ‘Kill everyone’ threat targets Jewish Congregation of Venice
VENICE — Threats to two Venice houses of worship Tuesday were hoaxes, according to the Venice Police Department.
FHP: Woman leads officers on I-75 chase in stolen car; grand theft, DUI charged
PUNTA GORDA — Troopers arrested a woman who led them on a 37-mile chase on Interstate 75 through parts of Sarasota and Charlotte counties, according to reports released this week.
Pit Bull Saves Teen From Would-Be Abuser, Say Pinellas Deputies
Sheriff: Sparta the dog leaped on suspect to protect 15-year-old girl
Florida Drivers Face Harsher Penalties for DUI Refusals Starting October 1
SARASOTA, Fla. — Beginning October 1, refusing to submit to a breath or urine test after a DUI arrest in Florida will now be considered a second-degree misdemeanor, carrying a one-year license suspension. For drivers with a prior license suspension for refusing a test, a second refusal will escalate...
Sheriff: Law enforcement is expensive but worth the price
When it comes to the crime rate in unincorporated Sarasota County, the good news is it is on the decline. The not-so-good revelation, though, is the cost to keep that trend in its downward trajectory is rapidly rising. Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman delivered that message to members of the...
Two Drownings Reported on Siesta Key in 10 Days
Two men died in separate drowning incidents on Siesta Key beaches within a span of 10 days, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, Sept. 13, at about 9:53 a.m., deputies responded to an emergency call at Turtle Beach. Sarasota County Fire Department personnel were already performing CPR on...
‘BITE THE BULLET:’ North Port increases water and sewage fees
North Port just increased water and sewage rates for the next three years. It comes as the city grapples with rising costs and expensive repairs.
Sarasota Man Arrested for Drug Possession and Fentanyl Trafficking After Traffic Stop
SARASOTA, FL — A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after officers found drugs in the passenger seat of a car during a routine traffic stop. The arrest occurred on August 20, 2025, following a failed stop at a traffic sign. Sarasota Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug...
