Uncomfortable but necessary: Sarasota County reconsiders budget amid warnings
Sarasota County Commissioners will hold a newly scheduled workshop on Aug. 19 to reexamine the proposed $2.5 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 — a move that comes just days after Suncoast Searchlight reported that the county’s growing budget plan could lead to significant shortfalls in coming years.
Flesh eating bacteria kills 4 people in Florida so far in 2025
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is reporting that four people in Florida have died from a flesh eating so far in 2025. Naturally found in warm brackish seawater, Vibrio vulnificus are a bacterium a part of a group of vibrio’s called “halophilic” (salt-loving), according to the FDOH.
Troopers investigate deadly St. Pete crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in St. Petersburg.
Fruitville Road in Sarasota reopened after serious crash
SARASOTA COUNTY, Va. (WWSB) – The Florida Department of Transportation is reporting a motor vehicle accident on Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Two left lanes are currently blocked near mile marker 210 while crews work to clear the scene. There is currently no information regarding injuries. Check back with WWSB...
An adult Chuck E. Cheese, ‘Chuck’s Arcade,’ is now open in St. Pete
It's at the former Fun Spot at Tyrone Square Mall.
Target store is opening six new locations in Florida in 2025
Florida Target store fans, get ready to do your happy dance! The red bullseye is expanding across the Sunshine State with six brand-new locations coming your way, according to the company's website.
Woman arrested for child neglect after nearly drowning while intoxicated: PCSO
A woman was arrested after deputies say she got so intoxicated that she nearly drowned at St. Pete Beach last Friday.
‘Are you afraid of dying?’: Man who shot father-in-law in front of 15-year-old, then...
Pioquinto put the gun to the victim's head asked him "Are you afraid of dying?" When Guerra Rivera said no, Pioquinto pulled the trigger and shot Guerra Rivera in the head. The post 'Are you afraid of dying?': Man who shot father-in-law in front of 15-year-old, then forced boy to dump body receives fate first...
Beloved Sarasota dog bar is back — with new owners, a new food menu,...
Sarasota's first and only dog bar and restaurant — named one of the Top 10 dog bars in the country by USA TODAY readers in the publication’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — closed in January . But like a lost puppy bounding back home, it’s returned — tail wagging and ready to party. Dog Bar Sarasota — formerly Boo's...
‘Operation Slow Down’ to crack down on speeding across Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A number of law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Florida Highway Patrol, are conducting a week-long speed enforcement effort starting Monday. "Operation Southern Slow Down" is taking place in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee as well. The goal, authorities say,...
