Commissioners decline to move forward on public comment rule changes
BRADENTON — A commissioner’s proposal to amend the Manatee County Commission’s rules on public comment during board meetings never proceeded to a vote after it became clear there was no appetite for such action among commissioners. Manatee County Commission Chair Tal Siddique added the agenda item to...
Phillippi Creek dredging faces delays, sparking concern among residents
In December, a long-awaited project began to dredge parts of Phillippi Creek, a major waterway in Sarasota that has filled up with sand and sediment over the years. But the county stormwater director said last month that work on the middle section must wait until more permits are obtained for a wider dredging of the...
Bodies of pilots returning to US
VENICE — The bodies of the two local pilots killed in a Thursday crash are en route to being returned to the United States, according to Agape Flights.
Traffic delays causing student tardiness at Lakewood Ranch High School
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Traffic backups near Lakewood Ranch High School are causing students to arrive late to class, prompting concerns from parents who say their children are being unfairly penalized for circumstances beyond their control. Jyl Garner, a parent, said it takes 47 minutes to complete a round-trip of...
Pierce Manufacturing Expands FL Operations
BRADENTON, Florida (Feb. 10, 2026) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced a new phase of strategic facility enhancements at its Bradenton, Florida location, building on recently announced investments at its Appleton, Wisconsin manufacturing campus. In total, Pierce is...
Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest
Staff at the Old Salty Dog City Island said you never know who will pop into the restaurant on Sarasota Bay. That proved true recently, when United States Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik stopped in and snapped a photo with the team. Nedoroscik earned the affectionate nickname "Pommel Horse Guy" as he...
Late-night rocket launch may be visible in Sarasota, Bradenton. See map
Will people in Sarasota see a rocket in the sky? A so Florida thing is coming up ahead of Valentine's Day weekend. A large chunk of Florida residents may see what 3 million pounds of liftoff thrust looks like when United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket launches from the East Coast. That is, if their city falls on the...
‘No survivors’: Multiple people killed during shooting in Sarasota gated community
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred inside a home in the Amberlea gated community that killed multiple people. Public Information Officer for SCSO, Matt Binkley, told reporters at the scene that no survivors were found inside the home. He was not able...
Florida’s First Major Disease Outbreak Raises Tough Questions Since Anti-Vaccine Policies
With more than 15 confirmed cases across multiple counties and schools, health experts warn that low immunization rates and relaxed state rules are creating avoidable risks. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Citrus Springs Trucker Arrested After Illegal U-Turn Triggers Violent I-75 Crash In Florida
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic was already crawling along Northbound I-75 Monday afternoon as drivers tried to navigate past a vehicle fire near the Sun City Center exit. But at approximately 4:30 PM, the slow commute turned into a scene of wreckage near the 235 Milepost. According to Florida...
