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Gas leak capped, roads back open in Sarasota: Police

Gas leak in Sarasota closes off city area: Police
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SARASOTA, Fla. — The Sarasota Police Department (SPD) asked drivers to avoid the area between Cleveland Drive and Harrison Drive as officials respond to a gas leak.

Police said the gas leak was in the 800 block of Benjamin Franklin Drive in Sarasota. The area was closed for a few hours, but the gas leak was capped around 1:30 p.m., and all roads are now open.

Wesley Chapel family hurt in golf cart crash; 8 hospitalized

A Wesley Chapel family and a neighbor were ejected when their golf cart rolled over after colliding with a car driven by a 17-year-old. One person remains sedated in the ICU.

Wesley Chapel family hurt in golf cart crash; 8 hospitalized