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...
School spirit for this Lakewood Ranch High senior means painting murals
As students at Lakewood Ranch High walk through the halls, they are not only greeted by their peers, but by the dominating presence of Mustangs. The school mascot has been brought to life everywhere they turn. Artist Isabelle Harrell has made it her mission to beautify the spaces around her...
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...
Florida Couple Taken Into Custody After Committing Armed Robberies In Counties Along I-75
A Florida couple was arrested after committing armed robberies in counties along I-75. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the filing of a criminal complaint charging 21-year-old Taleah Williams, of North Fort Myers, and 21-year-old Javion Ward, of Fort Myers, with Hobbs Act robbery. If convicted, each...
Bradenton man stabbed neighbor to death days after machete attack, deputies say
Less than a week before a Bradenton man allegedly stabbed another man to death, court records show he was released on bond after swinging a machete at a neighbor. Deputies first arrested Jean Addition, 39, after they say he threatened to “chop off” a neighbor’s head and struck the man’s car with a machete during a...
Bradenton substitute arrested after pulling student into closet, deputies say
Deputies arrested a substitute teacher at a Bradenton elementary school after a 10-year-old student reported inappropriate behavior, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said they arrested 26-year-old Malik Belvin on Tuesday on a charge of lewd and lascivious conduct after the...
