Mom, stepfather arrested in death
NORTH PORT (AP) – The parents of a Sarasota County teenager have been charged with child neglect in the boy’s death.
North Port police found the body of 15-year-old Nikolas Block Friday night in a motel room. Authorities said they don’t suspect foul play, and drugs may have been involved. Toxicology reports have not been completed.
Authorities said Nikolas was staying at the motel with his mother, Linda Courtright, and stepfather, Billy Jack Courtright. The two were arrested Sunday on charges of child neglect.