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Sarasota judge sentences Nokomis man to 25 years prison for fatal 2021 hit-and-run

In January 2024, a six-person jury found Robert Knowlton guilty on eight counts after only 45 minutes of deliberation following a week-long trial.

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'Love of my life taken': Family of slain woman speak at sentencing of Port Charlotte man

William Tollard was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of murder for the fatal shooting of a former girlfriend in October 2020.

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Sarasota woman found guilty of burning raccoon avoids prison, sentenced to work program

Alicia Kincheloe's father, who was also arrested in connection to the burning, will stand trial in the upcoming weeks, according to court records.

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Sentencing delayed again for Sarasota man in second-degree murder, attempted murder case

More than a month after a victim's mother offered forgiveness to Darion Lee, his sentencing was delayed for a juvenile justice assessment.

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'Take Care of Maya' trial: Sexual abuse allegations arise, could be added to complaints

Greg Anderson, attorney for the Kowalskis, told the Court and defense that his client may have been sexually abused while staying at All Children's Hospital in October 2016.

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Risk protection order extended for Sarasota Middle School student who made alleged threats

A Sarasota judge approved the petition for the risk protection order by the Sheriff's Office, meaning the student won't have access to firearms.

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Sarasota judge extends risk protection order for middle school student

A Sarasota judge approved the petition for the risk protection order by the Sheriff's Office, meaning the student won't have access to firearms.

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Parents of 13-year-old killed in hit-and-run speak on driver's sentencing

David Chang, 67, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Aug. 31 for the hit-and-run crash that killed 13-year-old Lilly Glaubach last year.

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Sarasota middle school student suspended, held for alleged threat to local elementary school

A risk protection order was entered and granted on Aug. 18 requiring all firearms and ammunition be immediately surrendered from the home.

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Sarasota student suspended, held as potential threat against school

A risk protection order was entered and granted on Aug. 18 requiring all firearms and ammunition be immediately surrendered from the home.

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