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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Brennan Wakey will not testify in his own defense in the murder trial for the 2021 killing of his then-boyfriend Colton Wright. The jury began deliberating Friday after both the defense and prosecution rested their cases. The state concluded its case Thursday afternoon. The judge ruled...

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer says a state analysis indicates St. Petersburg residents may have paid significantly more in property taxes than required over the past several years.

January 29, 2026 - St. Pete Ceramics, a community clay studio at 593 22nd St S., was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours Wednesday. A GoFundMe campaign was organized (link here); “Our beloved community studio, that has become the home away from home for so many in our area, had a massive fire that completely...

Manatee County officials are moving forward with mandatory water conservation measures as worsening drought conditions place increasing strain on local and regional water resources.

Upside-down aerialists served Champagne Wednesday as a focal point of a ceremony kicking off sales of the planned Waldorf Astoria Residences at 1390 Main St., where the vacant Zenith Building now stands. The event at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens brought together stakeholders in the project, such as Michael Saunders,...

Saucy! by KFC is expanding into Tampa Bay, bringing its bold, sauce -forward take on chicken tenders and its high – energy dining experience to the region for the first time. The brand plans to open six locations across Tampa Bay in the coming months, marking a significant next step in its Florida growth.

RUSKIN, Fla. (CBS12) — Oreo, a miniature horse out for an unexpected nighttime stroll, briefly stole the spotlight in Ruskin after deputies found the tiny runaway standing near the road late Monday night. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says its 911 Dispatch Center received a call around 11:30 p.m....

Venice attorney Mariah Miller will become the newest member of the Sarasota County Planning Commission, thanks to a split vote of the County Commission during its regular meeting on Jan. 27, held in Venice. Commissioner Teresa Mast nominated Miller, who was one of eight persons who had applied for the...

Cold weather will continue throughout this weekend, with low temperatures dropping to around 38 degrees Fahrenheit with precipitation on Saturday, Jan. 31, with those cold temperatures continuing through Monday, Feb. 2. According to Bob Bunting, meteorologist and founder and CEO of Sarasota’s Climate Adaptation...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Actor Michael Raver will portray 31 different characters when “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” opens at Sarasota Jewish Theatre next week. Raver plays the lead role of Polish World War II hero Jan Karski and 30 other characters in the one-man show. He appeared on Suncoast View to...