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UPDATE: North Port Police have released the name of the victim in the April 4 homicide on Brassy Loop.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow after he disappeared Sunday afternoon. He was reported missing at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, when he was seen near 46th Street and 5th Avenue South. Police utilized patrol vehicles, drones, bloodhounds and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s helicopter to […]

When Jeremy and Veda Milin were looking to enroll their three children in strength and conditioning classes to supplement their sports practices, the couple found it challenging to find a program that was both comprehensive and affordable. Instead, the Milins decided to open D1 Training themselves, offering a range of youth and adult classes for anyone interested in improving their fitness.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A costly crime is leaving parts of Manatee County in the dark. Officials say copper thieves are targeting streetlights along Moccasin Wallow Road, stealing thousands of feet of wire and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Drivers say it’s becoming a safety issue as the county works to crack down on the thefts.

VENICE — The Venice Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in two recent theft crimes, including one that occurred in North Port, according to social media posts.

This week the nation celebrated Circus Day, a celebration of the spectacle, wonder, and imagination that once rolled into towns across America under the canvas of the big top. But here along Florida’s Gulf Coast, the circus didn’t just pass through, it put down roots. Long before Sarasota...

Ten years ago, Joel and Darcy King attended Blu Kouzina, a Greek restaurant at St. Armands Circle, for the first time. They weren't sure what to order, so the staff brought them a variety of different foods, including a Greek salad, fresh lamb chops and pan-fried cheese, Saganaki. It quickly...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Drivers with suspended licenses or unpaid traffic tickets can get help to resolve their cases through the Operation Greenlight program in Sarasota County. The statewide program allows drivers to pay their obligations or set up payment plans to reinstate their licenses, according to Sarasota Clerk of...

A North Port scuba diver was dragged through the water after a boat allegedly caught her dive flag line in its propeller near Venice Beach.

In the five months since Sarasota County government vacated its former administration center at 1660 Ringling Blvd., the county branding has been removed from all exterior surfaces. Inside and surrounding the building, Benderson Development subsidiary CCB Associates 1 has been planning for a vertical and horizontal expansion of the building...