Crime in Sarasota County, Florida

Miami Herald

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Mar 13

Pet groomer tossed cats into wall, left puppies in sink overnight, Florida police say

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Jan 19

Ex-Florida GOP chair cleared of rape allegation, but police seek other charges: Police have cleared the ousted chair of the Florida Republican Party of rape ...

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Quick Glance: Christian Ziegler Not Charged in Sexual Assault Case

Sarasota police have decided not to file rape charges against former Florida Republican Party leader Christian Ziegler. This decision is based on a video he made of a sexual encounter, showing that the encounter 'was likely consensual.'

An affidavit with probable cause for video voyeurism, a third-degree felony, was forwarded against Ziegler to the Sarasota County state attorney’s office.

Ziegler's lawyer, Derek Byrd, expressed disappointment that the Sarasota Police 'punted' the decision on the video case, and added that Ziegler continues to cooperate with police.

The accuser, whose name was not disclosed, told the police that she and the couple had agreed to meet again.

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Jan 08

Florida GOP ousts chairman under investigation for alleged rape: The Republican Party of Florida removed chairman Christian Ziegler on Monday in a bid to move ...

washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/08/christian-ziegler-florida-gop-chairman/

Quick Glance: Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler amid rape claim

Evan Power selected to replace Ziegler as state GOP chair.

Party suspends Ziegler, demands resignation due to inability to lead amidst allegations.

Ziegler and his wife admit prior consensual sexual relationship with accuser.

Police investigating accusation of Ziegler raping woman after planned sexual encounter.

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Jan 02

Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Now Investigated for ‘Video Voyeurism’: Sarasota cops are expanding their rape investigation, according to a new search ...

thedailybeast.com/florida-gop-chair-christian-ziegler-now-investigated-for-video-voyeurism

Quick Glance: Florida GOP Leader Paid Rape Accuser: Court Order

Sarasota police recorded 3 calls between Christian Ziegler and his rape accuser, according to court documents.

Ziegler offered his accuser money and diverted the conversation to his upcoming haircut.

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Dec 17 23

Florida GOP begins push to remove leader Christian Ziegler after sexual assault allegation

usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/17/florida-gop-remove-christian-ziegler-rape-allegation/71952284007/

Quick Glance: Florida Republicans Take Powers from Chairman Amid Criminal Probe

The party removed almost all authority of embattled chairman Christian Ziegler.

Ziegler was censured and stripped of duties and salary.

Republicans consider the criminal investigation against Ziegler as serious and distracting.

Adam McGill Ross, chairman of the Republican Party in Pinellas County, emphasized expectations for the chairman.

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Jan 30

The Assault on the Mona Lisa Should Remind Us of Da Vinci Genius: No harm came to the masterpiece after a liquid assault, but the language of outrage is ...

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Dec 13 23

Florida school board votes for Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler to resign

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Quick Glance: Florida School Board Recommends Resignation of Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Amid Republican Sex Scandal Fallout

Florida school board recommends the resignation of a member embroiled in a sexual assault investigation involving her husband, the Republican Party state chairman.

The board cannot directly remove Bridget Ziegler, but voted 4-1 for a resolution requesting her resignation due to intense media scrutiny and distractions to their critical mission.

The resolution, authored by board Chair Karen Rose, expresses deep regret for the necessity of the action, citing irreparably harmful distractions caused by Ziegler's continued presence on the board.

Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of the conservative group Moms for Liberty, has served on the board since 2014, appointed by then-Gov. Rick Scott.

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Dec 22 23

Florida Cops Reportedly Have a Second Ziegler Sex Tape: Sarasota cops already had a video of Christian Ziegler and his rape accuser. Now they’ve obtained a ...

thedailybeast.com/florida-cops-reportedly-have-a-second-ziegler-sex-tape

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Dec 15 23

Embattled Florida GOP chair demands buyout to quit, party members say: Christian Ziegler has refused to step down from his $120,000-a-year post despite a sexual ...

washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/14/christian-ziegler-florida-republican-chair/

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Dec 03 23

Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Won’t Quit Despite DeSantis’ Demands in Wake of Rape Claim

thedailybeast.com/florida-gop-chair-christian-ziegler-wont-quit-despite-desantis-demands-in-wake-of-rape-claim

Quick Glance: Investigation of Florida GOP Chairman

Police in Sarasota, Florida, are conducting an investigation involving the Florida GOP Chairman, as confirmed by his attorney and a police report.

Sarasota police confirmed the activity of the investigation without confirming details.

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Dec 07 23

US faculty group: Florida higher education under assault from Republicans: The American Association of University Professors has released a blistering assessment ...

orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/06/us-faculty-group-florida-higher-education-under-assault-from-republicans/

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Dec 19 23

The Sex Scandal That Could Take Down Moms for Liberty: A threesome and a rape allegation have caused a crisis for the co-founder of the right-wing group and the ...

nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/12/the-sex-scandal-that-could-take-down-moms-for-liberty.html

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Dec 05 23

Sen. Rick Scott calls on Florida GOP chair to step down amid sexual assault allegation

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Quick Glance: Moms for Liberty Chapter Divides Over Allegations Against Christian Ziegler

The chapter breaks with the organization after allegations of sexual assault against the co-founder and husband of the Florida GOP Chair emerged.

The controversy continues over the allegations that Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler sexually assaulted a woman involved in a long-term relationship with him and his wife, the co-founder of Moms For Liberty.

The Northumberland County, Pennsylvania chapter of Moms For Liberty announced on Monday that it will be splitting from the national organization.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for Ziegler to voluntarily resign from his post after the allegations emerged on Friday.

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Nov 29 23

Florida: Mia has to prostitute herself - NZZ Akzent: In the American state of Florida, thousands of women live involuntarily in the sex trade ...

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Oct 26 23

DeSantis appoints critics of campus diversity programs to Florida Polytechnic board

orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/26/desantis-appoints-critics-of-campus-diversity-programs-to-florida-polytechnic-board/

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Dec 01 23

Moms For Liberty co-founder in raunchy three-way sex relationship rape probe: Parental rights crusader and her hubby were allegedly part of a three-way sex ...

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Sun-Sentinel

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Oct 02 23

Attorneys for college taken over by DeSantis allies threaten to sue ‘alternate’ school

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Miami Herald

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Oct 10 23

A Snapchat video showed a Florida raccoon on fire. That didn’t end well for the narrator

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CNN.com

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Sep 24 23

2 Florida kids stole their mother’s car after she took away their electronics and they were pulled over 200 miles away, authorities say

cnn.com/2023/09/23/us/florida-children-steal-mothers-car/

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Oct 18 23

The 25 Worst Cities for Identity Theft So Far This Year: Identity theft complaints are on track to surpass 1 million this year, but reported cases are higher in ...

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Sep 09 23

After conservative overhaul, New College of Florida faces federal civil rights investigation

usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/09/09/new-college-of-florida-under-investigation-after-desantis-overhaul/70807740007/

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Oct 11 23

Parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie come face to face in court: Gabby Petito was murdered by her boyfriend Brian Laundrie during a cross-country road trip ...

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Sep 25 23

Police seek contractor who took $118,000 from Hurricane Ian victims and did no work

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Aug 27 23

Tropical depression forecast to become hurricane by Tuesday, threaten Florida: A tropical depression currently near the Yucatán Peninsula is expected to become a ...

orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/27/tropical-depression-forecast-to-become-hurricane-by-tuesday-threaten-florida/

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Jul 28 23

Faculty turnover at New College ‘not a loss for Florida,’ DeSantis says: If departing professors were teaching “Marxist studies,” the governor said ...

tampabay.com/news/education/2023/07/27/faculty-turnover-new-college-not-loss-florida-desantis-says/

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Aug 11 23

Man blackmailed teen boy as he posed as girl on Roblox and Discord, Florida cops say

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Jul 07 23

New College asking for $2 million from Florida to set up ‘Freedom Institute’ to fight ‘cancel culture’

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The Drive Aug 13 23

The Sarasota Car Museum was already dealing with an eviction notice when their 930 Turbo was stolen. Luckily for them, the thief may not have been the ... Show more

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The Drive Dec 02 23

Museum’s Porsche 911 Turbo Recovered After Thief Registered With Salvage VIN: The thief that stole a rare 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo from the Sarasota Car Museum was ...

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Jul 27 23

New College of Florida wants $2 million for "cancel culture" center: The center would combat what interim president Richard Corcoran called "a ...

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Jul 04 23

Thief breaks in through roof of Venice's Lincoln Fine Wines: Customers who entered Lincoln Fine Wines in Venice offered a sense of “normalcy” for owner Nazmul ...

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PBS

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Jun 12 23

Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race

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Jun 22 23

Driver stops for ‘stranded’ truck, sees poachers with dead alligator, Florida cops say

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Jul 13 23

Conspiracy theories unneeded in explaining locally caught cases of malaria | Opinion

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Newsweek

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Jul 09 23

Malaria Alert Issued by CDC After New Cases in Florida: Six malaria cases were confirmed to have been acquired in one Florida county - the first contracted in ...

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May 15 23

DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity ...

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Quick Glance: DeSantis Bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Florida Colleges

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a controversial bill that dismantles diversity, equity, and inclusion at Florida's public universities and colleges.

DeSantis called DEI 'a distraction from the core mission' of colleges during the ceremony at New College in Sarasota, a school that he wants to lead the way for a return to 'classical' education.

Democrats who opposed the bill blasted DeSantis for signing it.

New College has already banned DEI and changed its curriculum to focus on 'values' and 'technology.'

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May 15 23

DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida’s public colleges: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that would bar the state’s colleges and ...

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May 24 23

How DeSantis tarnishes his own economic record: The Florida governor could run for president on his state's economic success, alone. Instead ...

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May 23 23

Ron DeSantis-Picked College Board Censured Over 'Unprofessional' Behavior: Staff members at New College have voted in favor of a motion claiming trustees ...

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NPR

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May 16 23

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning DEI initiatives in public colleges

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Apr 21 23

DeSantis’s plan to starve college diversity efforts advances in Florida: Florida legislation would limit what colleges teach about race in general education ...

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Metro (British newspaper)

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May 26 23

Brian Laundrie's mother said she would help him 'dispose of a body' in letter: A disturbing letter Brian Laundrie's mother sent him was finally released to ...

metro.co.uk/2023/05/25/brian-laundries-mother-said-she-would-help-him-dispose-of-a-body-in-letter-18845056/

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