SUV overturns in Arcadia after crash with crane truck, 2 men injured, troopers say
A crane truck collided with an SUV near Arcadia on Thursday, leaving two men with minor injuries, according to the Florida...
National Guard comes to aid flooded Myakka City
The Florida Army National Guard is offering resources to community members impacted by flooding in Manatee County. As of Thursday, areas along the Myakka...
Ashley Benefield convicted of manslaughter
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A sentencing date has been set in the Ashley Benefield case in Manatee County. Benefield was convicted of Manslaughter last...
Mt. Vernon Elementary sends new teachers on shopping spree
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Mt. Vernon Elementary Principal Nikishia Dixon said it is through community partnerships with private companies such as Office Depot that...
Siesta Key lifeguard stations put back in place
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Lifeguard Stations are back up and running on Siesta Beach following Hurricane Debby. On the evening of Aug. 8, the...
Editorial: Buchanan faces Pozzie for state House
Three-term incumbent James Buchanan, who represents House District 74 in the Florida Legislature, faces Republican opposition in the primary for the first time...
Bicyclist struck, killed in St. Pete crash: Police
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Pete police are investigating a fatal crash involving an e-bike on Friday. According to the St. Pete Police Department,...
SPPD identify teen as suspect in shooting that killed 11-year-old boy
Police have identified a suspect after an 11-year-old boy was shot and killed in St. Petersburg Thursday night. The St. Petersburg Police...
Debby’s rain is 1-in-200 year event, spiked by heating
Jeff Berardelli is WFLA’s Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist TAMPA (WFLA) – As Tropical Storm Debby, which strengthened into a hurricane, churned...
Millions of gallons of sewage spilled in Sarasota and Manatee during Debby. See where.
Local municipalities have reported a substantial amount of sewage spilled by circumstances during Tropical Storm Debby. Since Aug. 4, at least 6.6...
