Jury being selected for trial of man accused of killing parents
NORTH PORT — A jury is being selected for the trial of Dima Tower, who is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder, allegedly killing his parents in 2023.
Manatee school district plans push back on Schools of Hope charter program
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) – Starting Tuesday, charter school operators can officially request classroom space at public schools with low enrollment in Florida. Manatee and Sarasota school districts have already received interest from a Miami-based for-profit charter operator seeking space at a combined five schools....
Manatee County expands program aimed at reducing EMS response times
Manatee County commissioners recently authorized staff to expand the Emergency Vehicle Preemption Project, which helps cut down on the time it takes for an ambulance to make it to the hospital.
Wallendas set world record for criss-cross high wire in Sarasota
Nik Wallenda and his sister, Lijana, set the world record on Saturday night for the highest and longest criss-cross tight rope walk.
Palmetto nonprofit provides service dogs to veterans at no cost
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - As Veterans Day approaches Monday, a local nonprofit continues its mission to support veterans through service dog partnerships. Dogs Inc, based in Palmetto, provides service dogs to veterans with disabilities at no cost to recipients. The organization serves veterans across the country who...
Cold weather shelters open in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Regional cold-weather shelters will open Monday, November 10, and again Tuesday, November 12, in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties as temperatures drop, according to county emergency officials. Salvation Army, Center of Hope, 1400 10th St., Sarasota, will operate Monday, Nov. 10, 2025....
SMH honors physicians, installs medical staff leaders
SARASOTA — Sarasota Memorial Health Care System honored two physicians for their service to the health system and the community, and announced its 2026 chiefs of staff for both the SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice campuses.
Boys & Girls Clubs Gala to Honor Legacy of Charles and Margery Barancik
Sarasota, FL (November 6, 2025) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Charles and Margery Barancik at its 2025 Champions for Children gala on November 22. The event will take place at The Ora, marking an exciting new chapter for the organization’s signature...
Man detained after shooting wife in Sarasota: deputies
A man was detained by Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies after he was suspected of shooting his wife on Monday.
Ghostfest haunts St. Pete’s historic Roser Park this weekend
The night features a spooky Star Trolley tour led by Spirits of St. Petersburg’s paranormal investigator Brandy Stark ($40) and a no-cover haunted market with snacks, tarot readings and spooky vendors and nonprofits. The post Ghostfest haunts St. Pete’s historic Roser Park this weekend appeared first on Creative...

















