Suspect dies at scene in second Sheriff’s Office deputy-involved shooting within less than two...
Investigation continuing, Community Affairs manager reports. On Saturday, Nov. 15, the second deputy-involved shooting in almost two weeks involving the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the death of the suspect, the agency has reported. In the early morning hours of Nov. 15, deputies responded to a report...
Mother dials 911 after uninvited son shows up making threats
A Sarasota man was arrested for assault after following his mother into a friend’s house uninvited and threatening to get a gun. The mother of 42-year-old Joshua Shawn Maxfield came home from visiting her husband in the ICU to find their son in the driveway unannounced on Saturday evening, according to an arrest...
61-year-old man dies in Manatee County Jail’s custody, sheriff says
A 61-year-old man incarcerated at the Manatee County Jail died Monday night after what deputies say was an apparent suicide. Court records show inmate Gregory Hough was scheduled to be sentenced the next day for possession of child sexual abuse material. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said the incident was...
Driver crashes stolen SUV into Sarasota apartment building, dog dies
UPDATE 4:13 P.M. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 20-year-old Sarasota man crashed a stolen SUV into an occupied apartment building just before midnight Wednesday after police spotted the vehicle speeding on Central Avenue, according to the Sarasota Police Department. Police identified the driver as Jonah Abebe, 20, of...
Trial date set for carjacking, assault suspect in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A trial date has been set for a Port Charlotte man accused of carjacking and sexually assaulting a woman. Jorge Daniel Martin will remain in the Sarasota County Jail after being denied bail. His trial is now scheduled to begin June 22, 2026. On April 3,...
Police Drone Spots Manatees and Dolphin in Florida River
A Bradenton Police Department drone pilot recently captured a rare and heartwarming scene along the Manatee River near Bradenton Riverwalk, as My Sun Coast reported. Not one, but two manatees drifted through the calm water. A playful dolphin even joined the group as if it wanted to be part of the celebration.
Chasing Entry-Level Positions: A Job Seeker’s Struggle in Sarasota
In Sarasota, a city known for its vibrant arts community and beautiful beaches, job seekers are facing a perplexing issue. Despite the availability of entry-level positions, many applicants are finding it difficult to secure employment. One individual shared his experience of job hunting in the city, revealing a...
Cortez Bridge Construction
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about the new construction plans for the Cortez Bridge. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email us at [email protected]!
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Cops: Auto shop owner hit customer with pipe
ENGLEWOOD — An Englewood business owner is facing felony assault charges, accused of hitting a customer in the head with a pipe, deputies say.
