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Florida father arrested, accused of kidnapping child
A man was taken to jail after he allegedly kidnapped his 2-year-old son from Edgewater, sparking a statewide Florida Missing Child Alert, police said. Robert Renauld, 29, was arrested more than 200 miles away in Sarasota County late Monday night after the North Port Police Department received information that his white Chevrolet Cavalier may be traveling in their area.
Sarasota County cuts all funds to United Way, including employee payroll deduction
The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to cut ties with United Way due to its 211 helpline listing Planned Parenthood as a resource. The first resolution removed a payroll deduction program for county employees which had allowed participants to have their money go directly to United Way or to other charities and nonprofits in the area, which United Way would facilitate. ...
Man arrested after missing Edgewater toddler found hundreds of miles away
EDGEWATER, Fla. — A man has been arrested on a kidnapping charge after a missing 2-year-old from Volusia County was found over 200 miles away. According to Edgewater police, authorities found Rowan and Robert Renauld in North Port, which is in Sarasota County. This comes after a statewide missing...
13 Sarasota area restaurants get high-priority violations, 16 ace inspections
Our digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with the latest information on which Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area restaurants passed or failed. You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined and which...
Sarasota County school rated best high school in Florida in new rankings
Pine View School was rated the best high school in Florida in new rankings released by U.S. News and World Report Tuesday morning. The ranking reflects an increase from the previous year's rankings, where Pine View was listed as the second-best in the state. The school was also ranked the 18th-best high school in the country, reflecting a five-spot drop from last year's national ranking. Two other Sarasota County high schools, Suncoast Polytechnical and Riverview, ranked in...
Florida man who kidnapped 2-year-old son from Edgewater arrested several hundred miles away, police say
NORTH PORT, Fla. - A man was taken to jail after he allegedly kidnapped his 2-year-old son from Edgewater, sparking a statewide Florida Missing Child Alert, police said. Robert Renauld, 29, was arrested more than 200 miles away in Sarasota County late Monday night after the North Port Police Department received information that his white Chevrolet Cavalier may be traveling in their area.
Distractions take drivers' focus off the road, raising crash chances
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash happens every 44 seconds in the state. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness month, Southwest Florida is becoming more aware of its crash and accident fatality problem. The area has already had 94 deaths between Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota, Glades, and Hendry counties since Jan. 1.
Sarasota school board member doesn't back up her talk on civility
During an April 16 Sarasota County School Board work session, Board Member Robyn Marinelli dramatically tore up a resolution that was presented by fellow Board Member Tom Edwards. After stating that she normally doesn't "get this upset by this kind of thing," Marinelli proceeded to tell Edwards he needed to "apologize and perhaps resign."
More than 200 Sarasota residents learn 'hands-only CPR' through community training program
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — As we approach the high-intensity summer months and pool opening season, water safety is of utmost importance. Local emergency officials say now would be a good time for families to start the process of updating their safety skills, instructions, and plans. In Sarasota County, a...
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