Sarasota sheriff cashes in on ICE crackdown
As the federal government intensifies its immigration crackdown, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has emerged as one of the Suncoast’s most active partners with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In recent months, Sheriff Kurt Hoffman’s deputies have patrolled the Everglades immigration jail known as...
Hurricane Melissa: a monstrous Halloween-week storm
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - While pumpkins and costumes usually steal the spotlight this time of year, all eyes are now on Hurricane Melissa, a powerful storm building strength in the Caribbean. Meteorologists say it could become the most intense hurricane ever to strike Jamaica. The storm formed just days before...
Bradenton Native Brent Denison Guides SCF Performing Arts Students to Success
Brent Denison, a Bradenton native, is the manager of the Performing Arts Center at State College of Florida (SCF). He graduated from Southeast High School and earned an Associate in Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Manatee Community College, now SCF. Denison has worked for over 20 years in technical crews, stage...
FL Bradenton’s Most Loveable Puppies Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
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 bradenton..
Manatee County students can soar at new early-learning skills lab
Eight-year-old Max Mattei, a lover of math and engineering, was immediately drawn to 3D printers when he explored the Soar Lab. Filled with enthusiasm and curiosity, he watched as nothing turned to something (a bright yellow dinosaur) within the printer. Always up for an investigation, question after question popped...
‘Gulfcoast Pride Festival’ returns after event cancellation due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The 'Gulfcoast Pride Festival' returned to downtown Sarasota on Saturday after the event was canceled last year due to back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Suspected Bradenton jewelry thief picks up new charges
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Bradenton man charged with stealing a $9,000 gold chain from Kay Jewelers last month continues to be charged with new crimes despite being in jail, Bradenton police say. In the original case, Christopher Dimastrantonio allegedly told store employees to “call the cops” before simply...
First responders train ‘active shooter’ scenarios
A three-day course educates law enforcement officers and EMTs on crisis management. Host: Sarasota first responders practiced how to handle active shooter situations. Ramon Lopez was at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to watch and witness. Participant 1: Is everybody okay here? Is there anybody hurt?. Participant 2: In...
Florida Man Gets 10 Years for Role in Armed Home Robbery
10-Year Prison Sentence Handed to Florida Home Invasion Perpetrator I still remember reading about this case and feeling how tense […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Part of Skyway Fishing Pier to close following FDOT structural inspections
Part of the Skyway Fishing Pier is shutting down on Monday after the Florida Department of Transportation recently completed structural inspections.

















