Blake Hospital expands orthopedic program with new knee replacement robot
HCA Florida Blake Hospital has strengthened its award winning orthopedic services with the introduction of new robotic technology that enhances precision and personalization in total knee replacement procedures for patients in Manatee County. February 13, 2026 – HCA Florida Blake Hospital continues to elevate...
Celebration of life for victim of Sarasota shooting
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Friends and family gathered Saturday at Manasota Memorial Park in Bradenton to celebrate the life of Olga Greinert, a victim of the Sarasota County shooting on Feb. 10. Greinert, 49, was born in Ukraine and moved to the Suncoast in 2021. She was a mother to...
Off-duty Florida officer rescues infant from dog attack
An off-duty St. Petersburg Police officer stepped in to save a two-month-old baby during a violent dog attack in Parrish, Florida, turning what could have been a fatal encounter into a story of survival. The officer, who was near his Sarasota-area home when the incident unfolded, intervened as a Rottweiler went after...
The Mashed Potatoes At This Florida Amish Restaurant Are Incredibly Delicious And Comforting
Not every unforgettable meal comes with fancy plating or a long waitlist. Sometimes it starts with a single bite that feels familiar in the best possible way. In Florida, where dining can range from beachside seafood shacks to upscale culinary hotspots, there is something especially satisfying about finding a place...
Sarasota officer turns baking passion into custom cookie business
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota law enforcement officer has turned a lifelong passion for baking into a side business with the launch of Serotonin & Sugar, a custom cookie company specializing in small-batch, hand-decorated sugar cookies and treats. Lauren McElyea founded the company as a personal creative outlet...
Suspect charged with murder in disappearance of Bradenton woman, police say
The Venice Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a missing Bradenton woman. Early Friday morning, police arrested Venice man Ronald Chester Racki, 75, and charged him with second-degree-murder, according to the Venice Police Department . This arrest took place after a...
Heroic officers pull 2 people from Sarasota home engulfed in flames
Sarasota Police officers rescued two people on Friday after a house became fully engulfed in flames.
Ocala man arrested after I-75 pursuit that temporarily closed two lanes on interstate
John Todd Reed, 38, of Ocala, was arrested yesterday on I-75 after allegedly fleeing from Sarasota to Alachua County; an Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy deployed stop sticks that caused Reed to lose control of his vehicle and crash into a guardrail, closing two lanes of northbound I-75. The post Ocala man arrested...
Investigation Underway After 4-Year-Old Found Dead In Wimauma Neighborhood
WIMAUMA, Fla. – Authorities in Hillsborough County are searching for answers following the death of a young child on Friday afternoon. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 2500 block of Tee Time Road in Wimauma at approximately 3:30 p.m. on February 20, 2026.
Developers Push “Forever Fees” On Florida HOAs: A Bradenton Battle Shows What’s Really at...
Homeowners say they’re being locked into endless payments for amenities they’ll never control, as developers tighten their grip on Florida communities and their wallets. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
