June 8: Daily Headlines Video

TODAY'S STORIES

+Police department rejects contract
The Sarasota Police Department's union rejected a contract that includes pension ordinance modifications it considers radical.

+Preliminary budget forecasted to increase spending 3%
The Sarasota County preliminary budget for the 2013 fiscal year is set at $893.6 million, with economic development spending more than double the previous year.

+Progressive Community Management CEO cleared of wrongdoing
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has cleared a complaint against Progressive Community Management CEO Bill Sutton.

+Twins draft Mustangs center fielder
The Minnesota Twins drafted Lakewood Ranch High center fielder Zack Larson with the 610th overall pick in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft June 6.

+Neighbors: Jill Ross
Jill Ross is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist who uses her background in theater, arts and puppetry to brighten the lives of Sarasota Bay Club residents.

TWIS PICK
Second Friday Shindig at Burns Court