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Two county crime spree lands felon back behind bars

When Jason Daniel Wayo finally emerged from the Sarasota County residence he had taken refuge in, he appeared half-dressed, handcuffed and in a lot of trouble.

New York woman killed when SUV hits tree

A 68-year-old New York woman was killed Saturday afternoon when the vehicle she was driving struck a tree in Sarasota County.

Evelyn Schleimer of Bayside, New

Alert issued for missing Sarasota teen

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a teenager from Sarasota.

Jessica Krieg, 16, was last seen in the 3000 block of Prado Drive.
 

Deputies: Sarasota man 'snaps,' kills three family members

Police sirens shattered the silence in an eastern Sarasota County neighborhood late Friday night. When things finally quieted down just before midnight, a

Convicted felon arrested following crime spree

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a career criminal Saturday after a standoff that lasted several hours.

Jason Daniel Wayo was holed up in a

Name of pedestrian hit and killed on Gandy Blvd. released

Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol have released the identity of a Brandon woman who was struck by two vehicles early Friday morning in St.

Pasco sting operation nets three unlicensed contractors

Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested three men following a sting operation targeting unlicensed contractors.

The suspects are facing a variety of

Deputies searching for missing Bradenton teenager

Authorities in Manatee County are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager.

Cristina Ramirez, 13, was last seen at approximately 7:45 pm

Tampa man arrested following three hour standoff

A convicted felon facing additional jail time held authorities at bay for over three hours Saturday morning.

Pedro Luis Rivera, 44, surrendered to officers

Sarasota man kills mother, father and sister

A 58-year-old man is being held without bond in the Sarasota County Jail after he allegedly killed three members of his family Friday night.

Thomas E. Moak Jr.

Wells Fargo sued in Ponzi scheme

Sarasota hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel was charged with stealing $168 million from investors. Now those investors want Wells Fargo to pay, saying the bankers

Hyperbaric chambers come with strict safety precautions

For thousands of patients, hyperbaric chambers have made all the difference in the world. But thanks to all the extra oxygen, they have to be closely

Assault weapons seized in Pasco

After a big undercover bust in Pasco County Friday, 50 guns are off the streets. The sheriff's office said all of the weapons were being used by drug dealers.

Historic town begins Black History festival

Bealsville is a tiny dot of a place along State Road 60 between Valrico and Mulberry in Polk County. This weekend brings their first Black History festival,

Mystery monkey finds mystery home

The elusive Rhesus macaque is hanging around a particular household in south St. Petersburg, and his human pals are keeping their names and location a

Hundreds attend Dundee funeral

Hall of Fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee was remembered Friday as a master motivator and a man who left a legacy of kindness that was just as impressive as

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