NASCAR Driver, Family Killed In Fiery NC Plane Crash On Way To Sarasota: Reports

NASCAR’s Greg Biffle was flying to Sarasota when his plane crashed in NC, killing him and his family on board, reports said.

14-Vehicle Crash Involving Dump Truck Injures 2 In Sarasota Area: FL Troopers

A dump truck hit 13 vehicles stopped for a red light on Fruitville Road, Florida Highway Patrol said.

666 Grams Of Cocaine Found At Sarasota Apartment: Police

An eight-time convicted felon on probation was arrested on multiple drug charges, Sarasota police said.

2 Killed In I-75 Crash With DUI Driver: FL Highway Patrol

An Ohio man is accused of driving under the influence in an I-75 crash that killed two near Sarasota, Florida Highway Patrol said.

10-Foot-Long Gator Caught Outside Sarasota County 7-Eleven: Watch

Deputies wrangled a 10-foot, 3-inch-long gator outside a Venice 7-Eleven, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

FL Man With History Of Sexual Offenses Sentenced For Sexual Battery

A man who previously impregnated 2 girls under 16 was sentenced to prison for 2 new sexual battery crimes in Sarasota, state attorney said.

Man Told Victim He Thought She ‘Wanted Company’ During Break-In: FL Sheriff

A man was charged with attempted burglary after breaking into an occupied Venice home last month, the Sarasota County sheriff said.

14-Foot, 600-Pound Gator Wrangled By Deputies In Sarasota Area: Watch

It took eight people, including seven deputies, to wrangle a 14-foot-long, 600-pound gator in Sarasota County.

11 Arrested In Holiday Retail Theft Operation At UTC Mall: Sarasota County Sheriff

During a recent holiday retail theft initiative at the University Town Center mall, 11 were arrested, the Sarasota County sheriff said.

Speeding Driver Dies After Hitting Light Pole, Overturning: FL Troopers

An Englewood woman died after losing control of her vehicle while speeding and hitting a light pole, Florida troopers said.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott Says FL Home Was Targeted In Thanksgiving Swatting Attempt

Sen. Rick Scott's Naples home was the target of a Thanksgiving Day swatting attempt —​ the second in about two years - he said.

Driver Dies In Fiery Thanksgiving Day Crash On I-75: FL Highway Patrol

Investigators are working to identify a driver who died after crashing into a bridge pillar on Interstate 75, FL troopers said.

Englewood Man Fatally Shot 2 Brothers During NY Hunting Trip: Troopers

An Englewood man was charged with murder in the fatal shootings of his two brothers during a NY hunting trip, troopers said.

School Employee Accused Of Inappropriately Touching 3 Students: Sarasota Police

A school employee and volunteer is accused of inappropriately touching three 14- and 15-year-old boys on campus, Sarasota police said.

Grenades Found Inside Suspicious Backpack At School: Sarasota Police

A bomb squad responded to a Sarasota school after a student brought inactive grenades to campus, police said.

New Scam Targets Domestic Violence Victims: Sarasota County Sheriff

Scammers posing as Sarasota County deputies are targeting domestic violence victims, the sheriff’s office said.

Little League Treasurer Stole More Than $173K: Sarasota County Sheriff

A former Sarasota County Little League treasurer was charged with larceny for stealing money from the league, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Shot Wife At Sarasota Home: Sheriff

A woman was treated at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after being shot by her husband, the sheriff’s office said.

Sarasota Cat Killer Convicted Of Animal Cruelty Charge: FL State Attorney

A man found guilty of shooting his neighbor’s cat to death in Sarasota will spend time behind bars, reports said.

Speeding Driver Dies In Rollover Crash In Sarasota County: FL Troopers

A Venice man died after speeding and losing control of his car in a Sarasota County crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

1 Killed, 2 Injured In Sarasota County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

One woman was killed and two people injured, one critically, in a southern Sarasota County Crash, FL Highway Patrol said.

2 Patrol Cars Crash While Chasing Reckless Driver In Sarasota Area: Police

One of the patrol cars that crashed overturned while chasing a reckless driver from North Porto into Sarasota, police said.

Deputy Shot Knife-Wielding Man: Sarasota County Sheriff

A deputy shot a man wielding a knife in Sarasota County, the sheriff's office said.

Sensory Garden At Senior Day Center Robbed, Vandalized In UTC Area

Town Square University Parkway, a 1950s-themed adult day center, is asking the community to donate plants for the garden.

FL Deputy Exchanged Nude Photos With Girl, 10, On TikTok: Sheriff’s Office

A FL deputy was arrested for inappropriate conversations and exchanging nude photos with a 10-year-old TX girl on TikTok, deputies said.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured In 4-Vehicle Hit-And-Run Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A driver left a Sarasota crash site after hitting a man who was thrown from his motorcycle and landed on the road, FL Highway Patrol said.

1 Dead In Fatal Shooting At Sarasota Home: Sheriff’s Office

One person was found dead in a fatal shooting at a Sarasota home, deputies said.

Former Sarasota Schools Employee Sexually Battered Student: Manatee County Sheriff

A former security aide and bus driver for Sarasota County Schools was arrested for sexually battering student, Manatee County sheriff said.

Man Who Shot Sarasota County Ambulance To Spend Decades In Prison: Police

A man who faked a 911 call and shot at two Sarasota County paramedics in 2019 was sentenced to decades in prison, police said.

FL Boy Left With Guns, Cash On I-75; Couple Charged

The Florida couple told the boy they were either going to travel to Idaho or Guam before abandoning him on I-75, media reports say.

FL Deputy Shot Self In Leg During Firearm Training: Sheriff

A deputy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg during annual firearm training, the Charlotte County sheriff said.

Here Are 10 New FL Laws Going Into Effect On Oct. 1, 2025

From AI-generated porn to landlords disclosing flood risks, these laws affecting Floridians go into effect on Oct. 1.

Passenger In Car Charged With Drug Possession, Trafficking: Sarasota Police

The passenger of a car pulled over for a traffic stop last month faces multiple drug charges, Sarasota police said.

Pedestrian Hit By Car, Killed While Crossing Bee Ridge Road: FL Highway Patrol

A Sarasota man crossing Bee Ridge Road was hit by a car and died, Florida Highway Patrol said.

218 Grams Of Fentanyl Found In I-75 Drug Bust: Venice Police

A woman was arrested in a drug bust on I-75 in Sarasota County, Venice police said.

Pickleball Paddles Stolen During Ribbon Cutting For New Courts: Venice Police

A 79-year-old man was caught stealing pickleball paddles during the ribbon-cutting event for new courts, Venice police said.

Driver Slammed Into Laundromat After Mistaking Gas Pedal For Brake: Sarasota Police

A driver hit the gas pedal instead of the brake sending their vehicle into a laundromat, Sarasota police said.

Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Gulf At Sarasota Beach: Sarasota County Sheriff

A swimmer pulled from Gulf waters at a Sarasota beach died despite life-saving efforts, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.

Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Truck In Sarasota County

The collision occurred Friday near the intersection of Mission Valley Boulevard and Pinto Circle, police said.

Parents Arrested For Medical Neglect, Abuse Of 5-Year-Old Girl: Sarasota Police

The parents of a 5-year-old girl were charged with child neglect and accused of medical neglect and abuse, Sarasota police said.