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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— The Sarasota Police Department is warning the public about a scam that involves a ride-sharing app and large cash withdrawals. Two cases have been reported in Sarasota that are under investigation by the Venice Police Department and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. SPD wants to remind the...

NORTH PORT — After serving the country and using their skills to capture the stories of other veterans, a Purple Heart recipient and his wife were handed the keys to a new home in North Port.

Step inside Duff’s Original Buffet in Bradenton and the room immediately settles into a familiar, almost comforting rhythm, the kind that feels less like a restaurant and more like a weekly gathering place where families, retirees, and longtime regulars instinctively know which steam table to approach first and how...

"I turned to look out the window, and the dump truck was just barreling through the car," Hannah Moore said

The Bishop Animal Shelter is one step closer to an all-in-one hub for pet care and adoption, after a ribbon cutting on Wednesday.

Not as a typical pristine vacation spot, but as a place with “texture”—a term he uses to describe the city’s complex, somewhat “funky” character that differentiates it from more manicured Florida locales. As of 2025, King remains a part-time resident, spending winters at his...

Two women have been arrested and charged with allegedly running an illegal gambling house in Sarasota. Two women, 48-year-old Kelly A. Mallia and 62-year-old Valerie A. Mallia, were taken into custody by the Sarasota Sheriff’s Department on December 16. The arrest took place at the Paradise Arcade at 6030 N. Lockwood...

Looking for enormous thrift stores in Florida where amazing bargains are hiding in plain sight?. These 11 gigantic secondhand shops offer incredible deals and unexpected treasures that will make your wallet jump for joy!. 1. AZ Thrift LLC (Kissimmee) This Kissimmee bargain paradise truly delivers on its A-to-Z...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Steven Lorenzo, the man who drugged, tortured and killed two men in Tampa in 2003, could soon be executed after a judge agreed Thursday to allow him to give up his remaining appeals. Lorenzo has been fighting to get his execution expedited since being sentenced to death in 2023 for the […]

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Citizens Academy will begin its winter cycle next month, offering residents a free opportunity to learn about local government operations. The program runs weekly sessions from January through March, bringing together neighborhood leaders, volunteers and community partners....