Bradenton FL

The Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade is an annual holiday lighting event in Bradenton, Florida, USA. It’s one of the largest holiday celebrations in the country, drawing huge crowds each year. During this event, boats of all shapes and sizes light up the river, covered in colorful lights, glowing ornaments, and...

BRADENTON, Fla. — The city of Bradenton says its school zone cameras are making a big difference. Police say the number of speeders near schools has dropped dramatically — and they credit the program for keeping kids safer. Last year, one of the fastest drivers was caught on...

Nearby residents have filed a lawsuit seeking to reverse Bradenton’s decision to allow expansion of Westminster’s senior living community along the Manatee River. The suit challenges the city’s approval of higher building density on Westminster Point Pleasant’s property. If the judge rules in favor of the petition,...

As a kid growing up in Pompano Beach, Russ Mager had exactly zero interest in being a cop. After graduating from Florida State University with a major in psychology and minor in criminology, he had zero interest in joining a police force. In fact, Mager didn’t start his law enforcement career until age 30, after...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash involving multiple vehicles, one flipped over and upside, is causing major backups on Moccasin Wallow Road, westbound, at the I-75 on-ramp. As crews work to clean up the crash, morning drivers are stuck in a 1 and half mile backup, with delays near...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 15-year-old’s childhood fascination with Hot Wheels and cars has evolved into an award-winning photography career and a business partnership with a luxury car dealership. Christian Palazzolo won second place in the International Photography Awards contest, automotive category, for his photo...

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will close the Edward W. Chance Reserve - Gilley Creek Tract in Parrish, Manatee County, from November 4 to 6, 2025. The closure is for feral hog hunts. Only the 12 hunters with permits may enter the property at 22310 CR 675 during these dates. All permits have been sold.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of sarasota..

BRADENTON, Fla - Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has officially completed a multi-year, $143 million improvement project designed to relieve one of the region’s most congested areas. What...

MANATEE COUNTY — Manatee County is accepting applications for three seats on the Historic Preservation Board, a citizens’ advisory committee that makes decisions on Historic Certificates of Appropriateness, and two seats on the Planning Commission, a citizens’ advisory committee that makes recommendations to the...