This No-Frills Florida Seafood Joint Serves The Most Incredible Blue Crab You’ll Ever Taste
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you crack open a perfectly steamed blue crab and discover meat so sweet it makes you question every life choice that led you to eat anything else. The Crab Shack in St. Petersburg has been creating that magic for locals...
Woman wanted for reckless homicide in Indiana arrested in Venice
UPDATE (02/25/2026): Officials announced on Feb. 25, 2026, that Adria Wilkerson had been extradited from Florida and transported for booking into the Grant County Jail. —————————————- Original story below: GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — A woman is awaiting extradition from Florida to Indiana after being arrested for her...
This Remote Florida Restaurant Is Absolutely Worth The Long Drive
Florida is full of restaurants, but every now and then you find one that feels less like a place to eat and more like a discovery you almost want to keep to yourself. It is the kind of spot you stumble upon and instantly know you will be talking about long after the meal is over.
One person dead, two injured following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A Sarasota man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of 53rd Avenue West and 20th Street West. Investigators reported that a...
Sarasota Memorial Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals”
Sarasota Memorial Again Earns Spot on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals” List. Sarasota Memorial Hospital has once again been named among the world’s top medical centers in Newsweek’s 8th annual World’s Best Hospitals rankings. SMH remains the only health system in southwest Florida ever...
Former Venice High School teacher sentenced in student ‘relationship’ case
A former Venice High School teacher was sentenced to 18 months in prison in January for having an inappropriate romantic relationship with his biology student. Jakob Riddick, a former science and biochemistry club teacher, was initially charged with three second-degree felony charges for soliciting sexual conduct...
World Series of Pro Mod racing held in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Motorsports Park hosted the World Series of Pro Mod drag racing Feb. 26-28. The invitation-only spectacle featured a $150,000 winner’s prize and drew record crowds and international attention. Known for its blend of high-level competition and entertainment, the event showcased many...
FDOT studies pedestrian, bicycle safety improvements in Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is studying alternatives to current sidewalk routes in Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach as part of an effort to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. FDOT presented those alternatives at a public meeting Feb. 24, giving community...
Patriot’s Pier’s Flags Stand Taller
Flags representing the six branches of the U.S. armed forces fly on the beach at Patriot’s Point, along with flags honoring U.S. Special Operations Forces and the nation’s prisoners of war. The flags now fly higher than ever. Newly installed flagpoles, each standing 15 feet tall, replaced the...
Luxury 55+ Active Adult Community Listed for Sale in Venice, Florida
Soléa Wellen Park, a luxury 55+ active adult community was listed for sale in Venice, Florida. The post Luxury 55+ Active Adult Community Listed for Sale in Venice, Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
