Clogged toilet plunges landlord and tenant into eviction
Dispute: A mother told a responding officer her children had been involved in a verbal dispute that stemmed from the concealment of a device charger. Her 18-year-old son had let her 16-year-old daughter borrow his charger and, when he wished for it to be returned, was told she did not have it.
8 Massive Farmers Markets In Florida That Are Too Good To Pass Up
Looking for the biggest and best farmers markets in Florida?. These 8 massive markets offer farm-fresh produce and unique treasures for every shopper!. 1. Yellow Green Farmers Market (Hollywood) This place is like the Disney World of farmers markets, but with way better food and no lines for rides!. The...
Future of former Cortez seafood shack site remains uncertain
CORTEZ, Fla. (WWSB) - A concrete lot that once housed a local seafood shack has become the center of debate over future development plans in Cortez, with residents expressing concerns about potential boat ramp construction. Mark Silagy, a member of the coalition of concerned citizens of Cortez, said the group...
‘Another day, another gator’: Deputies remove large alligator for second time in week
"Sarasota’s really determined to make this a weekly series," the sheriff's office said in a social media post.
Shore Acres residents skeptical of chances at securing federal storm recovery dollars
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When the Sunrise St. Pete application process opens Dec. 15, residents will have the chance to request a share of nearly $160 million to help them recover from Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. However, people who live in the Shore Acres neighborhood said they're doubtful it...
Man tased, arrested after feeling from officers after being mistaken for different wanted man
WELLEN PARK — North Port Police arrested a man fleeing law enforcement after he was mistaken for a suspect sought by law enforcement.
Sarasota crash sends one woman to hospital, police say
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Police Department (SPD) are asking drivers to avoid the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Central Avenue, while a crash is being investigated. Officers say that the crash involves a vehicle and a pedestrian. One woman was transported to Sarasota Memorial...
SR 64 grocery store, storage facility denied by Manatee commission
While 4-3 votes have become commonplace during Manatee County Commission meetings, commissioners Bob McCann, Carol Felts and Jason Bearden are usually on the losing side of the vote. Commissioner Amanda Ballard changed the tide at the Dec. 4 land use meeting by voting with McCann, Felts and Bearden to deny...
Heavy law enforcement activity seen near SRQ
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A number of Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies converged on a box truck along U.S. 41 early Wednesday morning near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. The rear door of the truck was open and a crime scene technicians’ van was on scene. Traffic was not affected...
State grant helps SPD focus on dangerous drivers
Included in items approved by the Sarasota City Commission at its Dec. 1 meeting consent agenda was a budget amendment to accept a $142,000 Florida Department of Transportation Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement grant to the Sarasota Police Department. The grant, which the SPD also received last year, will...

















