Home Values Are Falling in These 10 Major Metros—Florida Dominates the List
Realtor.com economists assessed the country’s 100 largest metros to find the 10 with the greatest year-over-year median home value losses.
Sarasota County, FL — New China Restaurant Cited For 15 Violations During Health Inspection
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation issued an administrative complaint against New China Restaurant, located at 1083 Tamiami Trail North in Nokomis, Sarasota County, after a December 3, 2025, routine food inspection recorded 15 violations. The inspection required a follow-up visit, but the...
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter after crash kills 2 on I-75 in Sarasota: FHP
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— Two people are dead after a crash on I-75 in Sarasota, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers responded to a crash on I-75 in Sarasota around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Fred Donalson, 48, from Ohio, was driving a Toyota Camry on I-75 near mile marker 203 when he hit a Nissan Pathfinder […]
Manatee deputies find missing man
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says they have located a man who had been missing since early Monday morning. Gage Takacs, 29, had been last seen early Monday morning around 12:50 a.m. in the 8300 block of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
Deadly Crash Closes Lanes on I-75
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) — A crash on northbound Interstate 75 has shut down the left and center lanes as authorities investigate, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at 3:36 p.m. on Dec. 14 near mile marker 203. Deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded...
St. Petersburg installs Pride-inspired bike racks after removal of Pride street mural
(Photos by Ryan Williams-Jent) ST. PETERSBURG | The City of St. Petersburg installed new Pride-inspired bike racks Dec. 11 in the Grand Central District near the site of its former Progressive Pride street mural. Originally installed in 2020, an initiative led by St Pete Pride, the Florida Department of...
‘My comeback race’: Local teacher aspires to run Boston Marathon after battling cancer
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hollie Nelsen was diagnosed with stage 3 high grade ovarian cancer February 10th of 2025. Now she is looking to raise $21,025 (her diagnosis date) for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and run the Boston marathon. Nelsen talks through what it was like to be told...
A Warm Weekend with a Monday Chill
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Our up-and-down temperatures go back to the upside for the weekend. But the warm reprieve will be short-lived. Another cold front will push through the Suncoast Sunday night, bringing significantly cooler air to the Suncoast. Monday will see highs in the 60s to near 70°, and overnight lows...
Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - East Manatee Fire Rescue featured Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station, a festive, family-friendly event aimed at giving back to local families in need. The event took place on Dec. 14 at two East Manatee Fire Rescue stations. Families were able to enjoy milk and cookies, take...
Chanukah Celebrations in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The eight-day Jewish festival of Chanukah begins at nightfall Dec. 14 and ends Dec. 22. Sarasota County will mark the holiday with several celebrations held at locations throughout the area. Chanukah Concert in Wellen Park:. Hosted by Chabad of Venice and North Port, the Grand Chanukah...

















