Bradenton FL

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – Residents in Bradenton are advised to boil their water after a water main break that occurred near 8th Avenue East. The City of Bradenton said a boil water notice has been issued for people living near 8th Avenue East from 11th Street East to 12th Street East until further notice.

Daniel Dokko—owner of both JPan Sushi & Grill locations on Siesta Drive and at University Town Center and Korê Steakhouse in Waterside Place—is opening a fourth restaurant. Kuro Sushi will be located on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street, and Dokko plans to open by the end of September.

A 76-year-old Louisiana woman died in a drowning accident on July 31 near Longboat Key Club. According to a Longboat Key Police report, officers responded to 220 Sands Point Drive at approximately 5:44 p.m. When officers arrived, they found 76-year-old Betty Martin of St. Francisville, Louisiana, unresponsive on the...

*A Florida man is charged with felony bigamy for marrying three women in separate counties. According to ABC Action News, the women, Michele, Brandi, and Tonya Betsey, discovered they were all wed to Henry Betsey, Jr., exposing flaws in Florida’s marriage licensing system. “There are no safeguards, and I feel like...

Living in Lakewood Ranch, Justin Boudreau drove past the businesses on State Road 70 every day. Seeing lots of chain restaurants just east of Creekwood Boulevard, Boudreau said the neighborhood needed an affordable non-chain place to eat. So when Applebee’s closed its location at 7175 State Road 70 E., Boudreau...

August 7, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is proud to announce that two First Physicians Group cardiothoracic surgeons have been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of “America’s Leading Doctors.”. Jonathan Hoffberger, DO, director of minimally invasive cardiac surgery at SMH, ranked #20 in the...

VENICE, FL – A multi-agency operation conducted at Hotel Venezia during a three-day electronic dance music festival has resulted in the arrest of six individuals on 17 drug charges. The operation, which took place on Friday, August 1, was led by the Venice Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit in...

Dog lovers, rejoice! There’s a new spot in town where pups can play while their humans sip cocktails — and it’s quickly becoming one of the hottest destinations in the Rosemary District. Dog Bar Sarasota officially opened its doors with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 19, offering an exciting mix of...

Charles Moore was excited for his “playdate” with Mattie Mae. As her foster parent Don Jackson pulled up in his vehicle, the dog came bounding out and pressed her hands on Moore's chest, licking him in the face. The wheels she was wearing to support her back legs...

NORTH PORT, Fla (WWSB) – A fourth suspect is now in custody in connection with a targeted home invasion that occurred in May 2025, according to the North Port Police Department. NPPD said that Akeem Davis, 32, of Orlando, has been arrested and charged with home invasion, robbery, kidnapping,...