Venice High School football coach subject of sheriff’s office investigation

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Schools said Wednesday it is aware of an active Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigation involving Venice High School head football coach Thomas John Peacock III.The district did not say whether Peacock remains working or has been placed on leave.“Sarasota County Schools is aware of the ongoing investigation involving John Peacock, Head Football Coach at Venice High School,” the district said in a statement. “The district will cooperate fully with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office if the investigation warrants our involvement.”Former Booker High coach made $15,000 in unapproved car rentals, school district claimsA Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office probable cause affidavit identifies Peacock in an allegation of eavesdropping, or illegal interception of communications, a felony under Florida law.According to the affidavit, a person contacted the Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 13 and reported that private phone conversations had been recorded with