Gabriela Szymanowska
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Two seriously injured after teen driver crashes car into Sarasota restaurant
The 16-year-old was arrested for driving without a license resulting in serious injuries and was booked into Sarasota County Jail, officials said. → Read More
Manatee County man sentenced to life in prison in connection to wife's death
A Palmetto mother of four was found stabbed to death inside her home. The father was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. → Read More
Trial in shooting over dirt bike pushed back to May as attorney focuses on health
The trial is in connection to a 2019 shooting that wounded a 17-year-old and killed a man. The suspect, then 16, turned himself into police custody. → Read More
Attorney of Brian Laundrie's family files motion to dismiss complaint against him
Gabby Petito's parents were granted a motion in late January 2023 to add Steven Bertolino to their lawsuit against Christopher and Roberta Laundrie. → Read More
Bradenton man convicted for role in attempted robbery turned deadly shooting
The maximum sentence for second-degree felony murder is life without the possibility of parole. Willie Abnar is expected to be sentenced on Feb. 24. → Read More
DUI trial for Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse postponed
After the judge ruled to suppress statements made by the commissioner to a Manatee County Sheriff's lieutenant, the prosecutor filed a stay and an appeal. → Read More
Sarasota Police: 2 men dead after fatal hit-and-run crashes on Fruitville Road
Sarasota police are expected to be in the areas Monday talking with businesses and gathering videos, police spokeswoman Genevieve Judge said. → Read More
Jacksonville man found incompetent to proceed with trial in 2022 Colonial Oaks shooting
Patrick Echardt, who is accused of shooting and killing his father during an argument, was found incompetent by a Sarasota Circuit judge in December. → Read More
Sarasota Oath Keeper convicted Monday of seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Joseph Hackett, 52, was convicted of seditious conspiracy and four other charges Monday. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 year in prison. → Read More
Manatee County man indicted for premeditated murder of 26-year-old woman in August
The man was arrested on August 28 near the motel where the stabbing occurred and has been in custody since, according to Manatee County jail records. → Read More
'Truth, light and hope': MLK Day breakfast, awards ceremony brings community together
The themes of truth, light and hope were heard and felt throughout the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. → Read More
Family of man killed in 2015 can pursue own settlements, city settles with estate
Sarasota judge approved the partial settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit for more than $493K, but says family can pursue individual proposed settlements. → Read More
Sarasota, Manatee counties to celebrate Valentine's Day with group wedding, vow renewal ceremonies
Couples young and old can celebrate Valentine's Day as Sarasota and Manatee County officials host annual ceremonies encompassing love and romance. → Read More
Teen takes plea deal in exchange for testimony in fatal 2021 North Port shooting case
Gavin Smith, 19, was to be tried as a co-defendant in the case, but will now testify against a 16-year-old when the case goes to trial in 2023. → Read More
Petito suit, commissioner DUI case and more — 5 Sarasota, Manatee court cases to watch in 2023
While the cases are scheduled to move forward in 2023 in some capacity, that could change if court dates are pushed back, or settlements are reached. → Read More
Sarasota County deputies respond to shooting at apartments on Palmer Ranch, one injured
As of 11 a.m., a community affairs representative with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said there is no longer an active shooter situation. → Read More
Sarasota man avoids prison time following testimony during September murder trial
Charron Martin testified truthfully as a witness in a September 2022 murder trial, putting himself in danger, an assistant state attorney said. → Read More
Former Sarasota pain doctor sentenced for health care conspiracy, receiving kickbacks
The former doctor was sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for conspiring to receive kickbacks and bribes, a news release stated. → Read More
Sarasota judge awards $3 million to Gabby Petito's family in wrongful death lawsuit
In May 2022, Nichole Schmidt filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of Brian Laundrie for the loss of "future companionship." → Read More
Michael Flynn ordered to testify before Georgia grand jury in election inquiry
Michael Flynn's defense requested a stay following Sarasota Judge Charles Roberts' decision but were denied. The defense can file a stay and appeal with an appellate court. → Read More