Manatee County commission to vote on implementing juvenile curfew
Commissioners in Manatee County will hear from the public before voting on whether or not to adopt a juvenile curfew ordinance.
Meeting on Manatee juvenile curfew ordinance, 122 missing children found in two-week operation, and...
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Sarasota County Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting Amid Response to Suicide Attempt
A deputy-involved shooting is currently being investigated following a tragic confrontation in Sarasota County, where deputies responded to a reported suicide attempt. This Saturday morning, at around 12:39 a.m., deputies arrived on the scene at the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle and found themselves facing a male...
The Rod and Reel Pier restaurant reopening on Holmes Beach after storm destruction
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. - The Rod and Reel Restaurant and Pier was a landmark on Anna Maria Island, until Hurricane Milton washed it away last year. Now, employees are adding the finishing touches as it gets ready to reopen at a new location. The Rod and Reel will open for...
Rising Concerns Over Drink Spiking Incidents in Downtown Sarasota
A growing concern is emerging in downtown Sarasota regarding the spiking of drinks in local bars and clubs. A social media user has recently shared their personal experience of having their drink spiked last month, and has also reported hearing similar stories from others. The user is seeking to understand the...
Bradenton Beach wildlife rehab reopens after major storm damage
SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — After two consecutive hurricanes left Bradenton Beach’s Wildlife Inc. in ruins, the nonprofit rehab center has officially reopened, and animals are once again being cared for inside the rebuilt facility. For more than a year, the organization operated out of temporary rooms after storm...
Motorcycle Strikes Turning Truck in Deadly Ruskin Incident
Tampa – A 21-year-old Riverview man died Sunday, November 16, 2025, after a collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer on US-41. According to initial reports, at approximately 6 p.m., the Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on US-41 at a high rate of speed. A Volvo tractor-trailer driven by a...
Florida man receives life sentence in prison for 2023 murder of adoptive parents
NORTH PORT, Florida (WBBH) — A North Port man was found guilty and received a life sentence in prison on Friday for stabbing his adoptive parents to death in their home in 2023. Dima James Tower, 24, committed the first-degree murder of Rob and Jennifer Tower, his adoptive parents,...
Former youth league treasurer accused of stealing $207K from organization
Ahnaysa Kristina Turner was arrested and charged with larceny grand theft.
Gulfport man charged after unprovoked attack on mother, stepfather
A Gulfport man is facing three felony charges after an unprovoked attack on his mother and stepfather last Friday, the Gulfport Police Department said.

















