256-unit apartment complex under construction in Manatee County
Construction is underway on an apartment complex that will bring more than 250 units to the central Bradenton market. Called Alton Sarasota, the project is being built by Kolter Multifamily, an affiliate of Delray Beach-based developer The Kolter Group. The garden-style apartment community will consist of three and...
2-Year-Old Child Fatally Struck By Truck On 49th Avenue North In St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, resulting in the death of a young child. The incident took place at approximately 3:53 PM on 49th Avenue North, just west of 80th Street North, according to an official report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Manatee County SUV fatally hits pedestrian crossing U.S. 301
A 49-year-old man was killed while attempting to cross the travel lanes of US Highway 301 on Monday, Oct. 27. An SUV was traveling southeast on US Highway 301 , approaching the intersection with 15th Street East. The pedestrian was attempting to cross the travel lanes of US Highway 301 and 15th Street East when the...
Sarasota motorcyclist critically injured in four-car hit-and-run crash on Fruitville Road
A 64-year-old Sarasota motorcyclist was critically injured Monday night in a four-vehicle crash on Fruitville Road that ended with one driver fleeing the scene. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers said the crash happened around 7:52 p.m. near Vic Edwards Drive . A sedan heading east on Fruitville tried to make a...
Bradenton restaurant collecting donations for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – After an overwhelming show of support for the people of Jamaica following record-breaking Hurricane Melissa, Rodney’s Jamaican Grill has announced that they are collecting donations. In a social media post, the restaurant said they are accepting unopened nonperishable food and toiletries and...
Tim Hortons Coming to Heritage Harbour — A Warm Welcome for Coffee Lovers
HERITAGE HARBOUR, FL — The aroma of fresh coffee and baked goods will soon fill the air at Heritage Harbour, as Tim Hortons prepares to open its first location in the Bradenton area. The iconic Canadian coffee chain is expanding its U.S. presence once again — and one of its newest stops will be right here in Manatee...
‘Take Care of Maya’ $208M verdict against All Children’s Hospital in Florida reversed
Almost two years after a jury awarded the family at the center of the "Take Care of Maya" case more than $261 million against a St. Petersburg-based children's hospital, an appellate court has reversed the entire verdict and cleared the pathway for a new trial. The Second District Court of Appeals released its...
Stingray injuries on Longboat Key rise in October
On Longboat Key beaches, there was a large uptick in stingray injuries this month. According to Longboat Key Fire Rescue, four of the six stingray injuries reported in 2025 happened in the month of October. Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said the fire department sees an increase in these calls in the summer until...
Road closure in the City of Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - On Wednesday, 12th Street East in the City of Bradenton is temporarily closed. The road closure affects the stretch between 4th Avenue East and Manatee Avenue East due to emergency utility work. No estimated timeframe for reopening has been announced, but updates will be provided as...
Investigation into early morning burglary continues
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - On Wednesday, the Bradenton Police Department continues its investigation of an early morning burglary at Beer, Wine and Smoke on Cortez Road West. Around 2.25 a.m., the suspect was seen approaching the business, then leaving. The suspect then returned at 2:49 a.m., breaking into the front...
