Violent crime down nearly 63% in Sarasota County from 2009 to 2024, sheriff reports...
Sheriff’s Office continuing to pursue special operations in effort to keep community safe. Early this month, while discussing his tentative 2026 fiscal year budget to the Sarasota County Commission, Sheriff Kurt Hoffman noted one slide in the presentation as he said, “This is something that we’re extremely proud of.”...
Dive Flag Flop In The Florida Keys Leads To Lobster Law Violations For St....
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Petersburg man found himself in hot water with the law today after a Monroe County Deputy discovered him in possession of numerous illegally harvested lobsters near the Long Key Bridge. Brian Rafael De La Torre Cartelle, 25, was arrested by Middle Keys Marine...
Manatee tomato farm reacts to 17 percent tariff on most imports of Mexican tomatoes
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Local farmers say they feel supported after a recent Department of Commerce decision that places a 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico. West Coast Tomato says the future of tomato farming is bright. After decades of struggling to compete with lower tomato prices from Mexican farmers, the...
Sarasota police urge residents to be vigilant after vacation rental break-ins
In the last few months, the Sarasota Police Department has responded to reports of trespassing and burglaries at vacation homes on the barrier islands.
Suspect found hiding in backyard after attacking man with knife, crowbar: SPPD
One person was hospitalized after his roommate attacked and stabbed him while he was sleeping, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced.
Chick-fil-A is planning another Manatee County restaurant. Here’s where
Chick-fil-A is planning yet another new restaurant in Manatee County, building records show. The popular fast-food restaurant chain has signed a lease at 7283 State Road 64 E., Bradenton. The new Chick-fil-A will be in the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping plaza near Interstate 75, according to Edgewood...
Manatee County man threatened to kill officials over Epstein list, FBI says
Video above: House heads home amid Epstein controversy PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA) -- A Palmetto man was accused of threatening to kill government officials over the Department of Justice's handling of files related to the case of disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Venice banker pleads guilty to embezzlement
VENICE — A former Venice bank employee pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to one count of theft or embezzlement by a bank employee and one count of making a false statement to an agency of the United States.
This Unassuming Restaurant In Florida Has A Reuben Sandwich That’s Absolutely To Die For
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary adventures hide behind the most ordinary facades, and nowhere is this more true than at Woody’s River Roo Pub, Grill & Tiki Bar in Ellenton, Florida. You might drive past this colorful little spot a dozen times without giving it a second thought, but...
Maritime Rowing Club wins national title in Sarasota
The club's Women's Youth U16 Coxed Quad team won gold at the Youth National Championships in Sarasota.
