SPD’s “Done With The Gun” program provides drop-off for unwanted weapons
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Police Department once again opened its doors Saturday to provide a place where neighbors could drop off unwanted firearms and ammunition. “It’s a way to give back, and help keep our community safe,” said Sgt. Robert Morrison with the Sarasota Police Department.
Police Beat for June 28, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:
On June 24, Sheriff’s Office makes 21 arrests in sweep focused on persons with...
On June 24, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) personnel executed a sweep of persons in the county with outstanding warrants, resulting in 21 arrests within 12 hours, the agency has reported. “The mission was to enhance public safety by locating and apprehending wanted individuals through a coordinated,...
Goodwill Manasota opening new Manatee County location
Goodwill Manasota is opening a new location in Manatee County that it says will create jobs and provide a place in a growing area of the county for residents to donate gently used goods. Opening June 30, the Lake Flores attended donation center will be at 8004 Cortez Road W.,...
22-year-old Sarasota County student is caught up in federal mass deportation efforts
A North Port resident has been detained for deportation to Mexico following a traffic stop in the city for driving without a license. North Port Police Officer Haley Coss pulled Maria "Lulu" Martinez over and arrested her near the South Sumter Boulevard and Mckibben Drive intersection at about 10:40 p.m. on May 21,...
Planning Board debates affordability of Sarasota housing program
Is affordable housing really affordable to those who need it?. During its deliberations over a proposed apartment complex on a portion of the property owned by Temple Beth Sholom, members of the Sarasota Planning Board deviated into a debate over the true cost of renting the planned affordable and attainable units to...
Venice residents learn about efforts to help the city’s homeless population
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Venice Police Department hosted a meeting Friday to brief residents on their efforts to help the city’s homeless population. The department’s community outreach team, in a meeting at City Hall, touched on topics including public safety and outreach efforts, and community partnerships and...
Cops: Driver dies by suicide after being pulled over
PORT CHARLOTTE — A motorist pulled over for a traffic stop pulled out a gun and killed himself after the officer noticed the weapon.
Zoo World burglar arrested in Manatee County, awaits extradition to Bay County
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The man who allegedly broke into a Panama City Beach attraction last week and harassed some goats is behind bars. 34-year-old Roland Bohley was booked into the Manatee County Jail Friday night, awaiting his extradition back to Bay County. He’s charged with one count of unarmed...
Police put safety as top priority for St. Pete Pride
The St. Pete Pride Festival kicks off on Friday and hundreds of thousands are expected to attend.
