Investigation into shooting, stabbing involving brothers in Bradenton: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said detectives are investigating a stabbing and shooting that led to injuries in Bradenton.
$35M build-to-rent project with 125 units planned near UTC mall
Marquesa Capital Partners, a multifamily investor and developer with several projects in the works locally, has bought 11.6 acres just off University Parkway, a few miles west of Interstate 75 and The Mall at University Town Center. Peter Olesiewicz, the firm’s principal, says in an email that the plan is...
Caught on Camera: Sarasota crash a reminder to slow down
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Police on Monday released video of a recent crash at Myrtle Street and North Tamiami Trail. The investigation found that one driver continued through the intersection while the traffic light was red, resulting in another vehicle hitting their passenger side. Neither driver was...
North Port seeks community feedback for future ‘identity refresh’
NORTH PORT — Nailing down the identity of a city with 95,000 residents and 104 square miles within its city limits is not an easy feat.
VIDEO: Powerball jackpot winner tackled, tased after kicking Florida deputy
Newly released video shows what happened as a new Powerball jackpot winner from Kentucky had a run-in with Florida deputies.
Motorcyclist arrested in North Port after running — twice — from police
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - A motorcyclist who North Port Police say twice eluded them while speeding through a neighborhood Aug. 11 has been arrested. Police said about 9:45 a.m., an officer in an unmarked cruiser spotted a black motorcycle traveling east on West Price Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The officer...
Expensive FPL electricity bills on hold
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about FPL putting their electric bill rate hike on hold. Also discussed included full body MRI scans for early detection and a new 2026...
See which Bradenton-area restaurants aced their health inspections
Looking for a place to eat around Bradenton? Manatee County restaurants are routinely inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for health and food safety issues and cleanliness. Florida bases its inspection standards on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code , which...
Volunteer held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ moved to different facility, wife says
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A beloved Bay area volunteer who was being detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" is now being held at a different facility. Family members hope this is a step that brings him closer to coming home. PREVIOUS STORY: Routine immigration check-in leads to youth program volunteer's detention...
Fourth suspect charged, arrested in shooting death of St. Petersburg man: Police
The St. Petersburg Police Department said they arrested 19-year-old D'antrell Davis on Monday. He is suspected in the shooting of Reginald L. Booth on 9th Avenue South on July 29.