Sunrise man charged with trafficking fentanyl and possession of other controlled substances
Sarasota Police Department officers find multiple items in black safe after traffic stop. A 35-year-old Sunrise man has been charged with three felony counts related to the alleged trafficking of fentanyl and possession of controlled substances, the Sarasota Police Department has reported. Joshua Andrew Davis, of...
Victim in Beach Access 9 incident on Siesta identified as 46-year-old Sarasota man
Sheriff’s Office emphasizes no evidence of shark attack, in spite of witness speculation. The man who died during a Sept. 21 incident off Beach Access 9 on Siesta Key has been identified as John A. Miller, 46, of Sarasota, The Sarasota News Leader learned this week from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
St. Pete woman accused of stealing $190,000 from elderly man
St. Pete Police arrested 35-year-old Michell Tonneshia Holloman for exploitation of the elderly. The man was under the care of the VA Hospital and did not have the capacity to make decisions, investigators say. Authorities say the suspect opened credit cards and financed a car in the victim's name. St....
Pre-K Teacher Mrs. Adams making a difference in the lives of students
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Bethanie Adams has been teaching special need pre-k at Lamarque Elementary School for twelve years. Adams makes it a point to have fun and create meaningful connections with her students, some who are autistic and have special needs. She says this field has always been close...
School board candidate Jimmy Glover aims to ‘end culture wars’
The public school advocate is running for Bridget Ziegler’s seat. Host: Jimmy Glover wants to shake up the Sarasota County School Board. The first-time candidate is running in District 1, the seat currently held by Bridget Ziegler. WSLR’s Brice Claypoole reached out to Glover and learned about the changes he wants to...
Builder to begin work on 877-home community in south Sarasota County
One of the nation’s largest homebuilders will break ground Friday on its newest resort-style community — this one planned for south Sarasota County’s master-planned community of Wellen Park. Homebuilder Taylor Morrison will officially launch its latest project, Esplanade at Wellen Park, which will bring 877 new...
New old-timers group forms for county residents
SARASOTA — A new group for longtime residents of Sarasota County has been formed, and people who join can get admitted free to the Friends of the Sarasota County History Center Friends Fest later this month.
Holmes Beach business sees success in hurricane recovery
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Tomorrow marks one year since Hurricane Milton hit our area. The storm took a toll on Manatee County’s barrier islands — especially the businesses. What You Need To Know. Hurricane Milton took a toll on Manatee County’s barrier islands — especially the businesses...
Bradenton man accused in stabbing ruled incompetent to stand trial, records show
A 21-year-old Bradenton man accused of stabbing his brother’s girlfriend in August has been declared incompetent to stand trial, according to court records. Deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dakota Michael Hayes and charged him with attempted first-degree murder with a weapon and aggravated...
Police say couple left minor on I-75 in North Port
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after North Port police said, they left a minor along I-75 with guns and cash after they set off for Guam or Idaho.
