Sticky and warm weekend ahead
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today: It’s another warm day on the Suncoast! High temperatures for your Friday peaking in the mid to upper 80s for many of us. Tonight: Tonight will mostly clear with low temperatures in the low 60s inland and in the mid to upper 60s for the beaches.
Manatee Chamber Announces Winners for the 6th Annual MYP Awards
The 2026 MYP Awards were held as part of the 2026 MYP Gala & Awards: Raise the Stakes event on Thursday, April 16, at The Elia Event Venue. This event honored young professionals who demonstrated initiative and excellence in their careers, contributed time and energy in serving the community, and sought to support others through leadership and advocacy. We also honored employers that implemented creative...
Bradenton teen overcomes amputation to inspire others at hospital anniversary
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - At just 14 years old, Jasmine Ramirez is preparing to step into the spotlight at a milestone event celebrating strength, resilience, and hope. While she admits she’s feeling a mix of nerves and excitement, her journey to this moment has already proven her courage. “There’s...
Botched Late-Night Heist Ends In Death And A Triple-Charge Arrest In St. Petersburg
John Knight (PCSO) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Wednesday night robbery attempt at a local...
Florida Sanctuary In Wimauma Where Endangered Wildlife Finds Care, Recovery, And Hope
Tucked along a quiet stretch of road in rural Florida, this wildlife sanctuary feels like a secret the rest of the world has not quite discovered yet. The moment you hear a distant roar echo through the trees, you realize this place is something genuinely extraordinary. Tigers, leopards, lemurs, tropical...
This Venice Hidden Gem Feels Like Dining in a Tropical Treehouse And the Food...
There is a restaurant tucked inside the Wellen Park community in Venice, Florida, where the trees grow so tall they practically kiss the ceiling, and the lake outside shimmers at golden hour like it was staged just for your dinner. The kind of place where you show up hungry and leave with a full belly and a story worth telling.
Midnight Intruder Fatally Shot By Homeowner After Crashing Car Into St. Petersburg
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg police are investigating...
Sarasota hit-and-run that killed mom, young sons heads to trial
A trial date has been set for a 73-year-old Sarasota woman in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in February 2025 which killed a 29-year-old mother and her two young children, court records show. June Fenton is now expected to face a jury trial in early December, almost two years after she was arrested and charged with three counts...
Hundreds of homes in Sarasota County without water after main break
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - More than 400 households and 24 businesses are without water Friday in the Gulf Gate area after a contractor broke a water main, Sarasota County said. Public Utilities is repairing the break at Bispham Road and Windward Drive. Public Utilities staff had to shut down water...
Traffic resumes after boat collision with Longboat bridge
Traffic was reported to be flowing again on the Longboat Pass bridge Friday morning after a sailboat collided with the span. Around 10 a.m., Longboat Key fire-rescue and police were sent to the bridge to help manage traffic following the incident. U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission boats also responded to the scene. By about 10:45 a.m., the...
