Danbury native Kevin Jack hired as first-ever head coach at IMG Academy
Danbury High graduate and three-time All-American Kevin Jack has been hired as the first-ever head wrestling coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. IMG, one of the biggest brands in high school sports, announced it would add wrestling as its 11th sport in September. Jack was a three-time All-American at...
Venice woman launches backpack initiative for homeless high school students
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Venice woman is on a mission to make sure that no homeless students are left behind during the holidays. Tanya Unnerstall began her now annual backpack initiative in Missouri for homeless adults, and is now shifting her sights to homeless teenagers on the Suncoast. She...
Storms hit the Suncoast tonight — what to expect
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A line of thunderstorms is sliding in from the Gulf this evening, bringing the Suncoast a round of downpours, gusty winds, and even a small chance for a brief tornado. Most of us will just see rain and occasional lightning, but a couple storms could pack a punch.
Ukrainian Christmas Festival celebrates culture and tradition in Venice
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Ukrainian Christmas Festival brought the community together with a celebration of Ukrainian culture, featuring traditional art, music and holiday customs. The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Chapter 56, hosted its annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, at...
Speed limit on Howard Frankland Bridge to lower Sunday night
TAMPA, Fla. — The speed limit on the Howard Frankland Bridge will drop from 60 to 55 miles per hour starting Sunday night. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said it is doing this to keep construction workers safe. The new speed zone starts at State Road 60 in...
SWFL Qdoba Franchisee Adding a Bradenton Location
BRADENTON, FL — Qdoba is preparing to open a new restaurant at 7227 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212, with franchise owner Pradeep Prashar targeting a June opening. Prashar told Business Debut the team is underway on construction and working through the final stages of the build-out. What to Expect. The...
The Fascinating Railroad Museum In Florida That Feels Like A Time Machine Back To...
Step onto the platform at the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish and you’ll swear you can feel the decades rolling backward like the wheels of a vintage caboose. This isn’t just another museum with static displays behind glass – it’s a portal to an era when steam and steel transformed America.
COPS: Man walks in on woman at home
VENICE — A man who allegedly walked in on a woman at home and said he thought she wanted company was arrested and charged with attempted burglary of an occupied dwelling.
Pickup truck seen engulfed in flames on I-75
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A pickup truck caught fire around 12 p.m., on Interstate 75. The incident happened at mile marker 219. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Firefighters are currently on scene and have put out the fire. There have been no reports of injuries...
Affidavit: St. Pete man arrested for killing 2 pet birds, resisting officers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Pete man is facing charges after an arrest affidavit reveals he "tortured" and killed his pet birds. Officials say this happened after 9 p.m. Saturday in the area of 21st Street South when two St. Pete police officers responded to the home of 39-year-old Bradley Walters.
