Crash blocking U.S. 41 near Bahia Vista
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bahai Vista Street are blocked because of a multi-car collision. Avoid the area if possible.
Lakewood Ranch Library is about to reach new heights
The launch of the Lakewood Ranch Library in 2024 was such a rousing success that maybe no one noticed the building had a second floor. Now, after sitting unused and unfinished for nearly two years, the buildout is expected to be completed by late spring. “When we started planning and...
Florida Poutine Co
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Eric Primeau, Owner & Cheesemaker with Florida Poutine Co., joined us to share his local, authentic poutine.
Crash causes 1 Hour delay on I-75 Tuesday morning
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A major crash is blocking 2 lanes on I-75 northbound at MM-192, just before the Jacaranda Blvd off-ramp. Earlier live FDOT video feeds showed a vehicle on it’s side, in the left northbound travel lanes. Drivers trying to exit the interstate at Jacaranda Blvd or...
‘Hoping she gets the death penalty,’ Daughter of accused double murderer speaks exclusively about...
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The daughter of a man allegedly killed by his ex-wife spoke exclusively about the tragedy that occurred two months ago. Julia Scott said the loss of her father David Scott is unimaginable for her and her four siblings, who are now facing hardships without their father. Susan Avalon,...
E-bikes, e-motorcycles, dirt bikes pushing limits on Legacy Trail in Sarasota County — What...
SARASOTA, Fla. - E-bikes, e-motorcycles and dirt bikes have been seen pushing the limits on the Legacy Trail and other areas of Sarasota County. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said they are working towards education and, eventually, enforcement. Those who use the Legacy Trail said they've seen a lot of...
Off-duty St. Pete officer saves baby from rottweiler attack in Parrish: ‘A mother’s worst...
PARRISH, Fla. - An off-duty police officer is being hailed as a hero after leaping a fence to save a two-month-old infant from a neighbor’s rottweiler Saturday morning. Dale Johnson, a St. Petersburg police officer, was preparing for work when he heard what he described as "the most blood-curdling screams" coming...
Justice Found 26 Years Later: Cold Case Arrest Made In 1999 Sarasota Murder
SARASOTA, Fla. – A Sarasota man is behind bars, facing charges for a brutal killing that had gone unsolved for over a quarter of a century. On February 9, 2026, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office officially served an arrest warrant to 55-year-old Kevin Holloway, linking him to the 1999 homicide of Esco Hunter Jr.
Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market moves to St. Pete dog track
The market found a permanent home at the 130-acre Win! Derby site last fall and has been hosting weekly markets there ever since, as the property moves forward under new ownership. The post Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market moves to St. Pete dog track appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Teens involved in brawl jailed for 21 days, to start
NORTH PORT — Sarasota County School leaders, North Port High officials, parents and students want solutions following a brutal brawl that took place in a high school bathroom.
