57 St. Petersburg jobs cut as in-person tolls on Skyway eliminated
TTEC, a Colorado technology company, is laying off 57 employees in St. Petersburg who work on toll collection on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The company announced the job cuts in letter to St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth Welch, dated Feb. 13. The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that it is...
From Pews To Prison: St. Petersburg Duo Convicted In Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Ring
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Pinellas County jury has convicted a St. Petersburg couple for orchestrating a massive, years-long retail theft operation that funneled millions of dollars in stolen goods through a front for addiction recovery. Robert Dell, a former pastor at The Rock Church, and his wife, Jaclyn,...
Sarasota County moves forward with $15 million Manasota Beach Road extension
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A $15 million road extension project approved by Sarasota County commissioners is drawing mixed reactions from residents, with some excited about improved access while others worry about flooding. The Sarasota County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Manasota Beach Road extension...
Injured — and perturbed — bald eagle rescued in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police say an eagle-eyed good Samaritan spotted a bird in distress near Eighth Street West and Manatee Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a sizable -- and most unhappy -- bald eagle struggling to fly. There were able to put it into the back of a patrol car for its own safety.
Manatee makes development decision after 9-hour debate. Here are 5 takeways
Manatee County commissioners recently voted against a proposed housing development in East Bradenton, following a lengthy public debate. The decision also included a delay on a related project that could introduce 99 homes to the area. FULL STORY: Neighbors and developers clash over new Manatee County housing...
As hundreds rallied against a Manatee cruise port, families enjoyed time in nature
A 6-year-old boy walks through a crowd of protesters holding up signs saying "kayaks not cruise ships," and "healthy bay equals healthy economy." In his hand is a sailboat he just made out of found objects: coconut husk for the hull, a long white feather as the mast and a Seagrape leaf as the mainsail.
Six students arrested after violent incident at North Port High School
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Six students were arrested following a violent incident at North Port High School that left one student seriously injured, according to a message sent to families by Principal Ryan Shurley. Shurley called the incident “serious and unacceptable” and said the investigation is ongoing. He said...
Deputies say 93-year-old woman in Bradenton has been located
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says a woman missing since this morning has been found. Sonia “Afraya” Behal Duluc, 93, had been last seen in the 2600 block of 43rd Street West at about 8:15 a.m. Monday. She has memory loss and was...
IMG Academy fined for accepting tuition funds from parents linked to drug cartels
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - IMG Academy in Bradenton has agreed to pay a $1.7 million fine for accepting tuition fees for two students whose parents are linked to Mexican drug cartels, the U.S. Treasury Department said. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the settlement in an...
Florida Chihuahua Mix Is Found With His Legs Tied And Still Crawls Toward A...
Animal cruelty is still a brutal reality that way too many dogs run into every single day. Some are tossed aside, ignored, or treated terribly by the very people they’re supposed to feel safest with. The kind of pain they go through can be hard to even wrap your...
