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Sarasota shooting leaves 1 dead, prompting homicide investigation

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SARASOTA, Fla. — Police are investigating a homicide in Sarasota after one person died from a Thursday night shooting.

The Sarasota Police Department said the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. near 31st Street and Osprey Avenue. The victim who was injured passed away from their injuries around 12:30 a.m. the next day.

Police said this is an isolated incident and they do not believe the public is in danger.

Anyone with information should call Sarasota PD's non-emergency line at 941-316-1199. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS.

'Cruise lights' on Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrol cars raise questions, confusion among drivers

Every driver knows that when you see red and blue flashing lights on a patrol car, you slow down, pull over, or get out of the way.

But in Hillsborough County, drivers will also now see deputies with their lights on, but not flashing. They're called "cruise lights," and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recently implemented their use on all patrol vehicles.

"Cruise lights" on HCSO patrol cars raise questions and confusion among drivers