Bradenton Police Investigate Early Morning Burglary Attempt at Cortez Road Beer, Wine and Smoke
On October 29, 2025, the Bradenton Police Department began investigating a burglary attempt at Beer, Wine and Smoke at 4240 Cortez Rd W. The incident happened at about 2:49 a.m. when a suspect broke the front door and tried to reach the register. The suspect left after the alarm went off.
Driver arrested for street racing on John Ringling Causeway
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Wednesday, Sarasota Police Department reminds drivers that speeding…catches up with you. Friday night at approximately 8:30 p.m. a driver was caught going 72 mph over the John Ringling Causeway, a 35 mph speed zone. The “Fast and Furious” driver revved their engine in an effort to initiate a...
Plants stolen, garden vandalized at 1950s-themed Sarasota senior care center
A 1950s-themed senior care center in Sarasota is asking for the community’s help in restoring its sensory garden after it was vandalized and plants were stolen from it.
Annoyed Herald-Tribune readers react to ‘No Kings protesters are losers’ letter | Letters
'Losers' letter reflected low standards I have written a number of letters to the editor to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune , none of which have been published. The letters may not have been very eloquent, but I put a good deal of thought into them and they addressed issues of local importance. So I was a little...
This popular Lakewood Ranch pizzeria recently opened another Manatee location
Kenny and Caitlin Buchanan discovered Wolveshead Pizza & Wings after relocating to Lakewood Ranch. “That was one of the only Mom and Pops (restaurant) back then,” Kenny Buchanan said. Eight years after moving to the area, the Buchanans bought the restaurant from John Breiner, who also previously owned Ed’s Tavern and...
Bradenton school zone cameras catch lots of speeders, police say. See the numbers
A driver going 67 mph in a Bradenton school zone was among thousands caught by the city’s photo-enforced speed cameras since the new school year began in August, according to police. Since Manatee County schools resumed Aug. 11 , officials say Bradenton’s school zone cameras have issued 3,541 violations — more than...
Bradenton officer finds friendly lost dog after responding to “aggressive dogs” call
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - After responding to a call about “aggressive” dogs early morning on Oct. 30, Bradenton Police Officer Graham instead found a friendly young dog wandering along 27th Street East. Graham said she ran up to his patrol vehicle and hopped into the back seat. When...
256-unit apartment complex under construction in Manatee County
Construction is underway on an apartment complex that will bring more than 250 units to the central Bradenton market. Called Alton Sarasota, the project is being built by Kolter Multifamily, an affiliate of Delray Beach-based developer The Kolter Group. The garden-style apartment community will consist of three and...
2-Year-Old Child Fatally Struck By Truck On 49th Avenue North In St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, resulting in the death of a young child. The incident took place at approximately 3:53 PM on 49th Avenue North, just west of 80th Street North, according to an official report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Manatee County SUV fatally hits pedestrian crossing U.S. 301
A 49-year-old man was killed while attempting to cross the travel lanes of US Highway 301 on Monday, Oct. 27. An SUV was traveling southeast on US Highway 301 , approaching the intersection with 15th Street East. The pedestrian was attempting to cross the travel lanes of US Highway 301 and 15th Street East when the...
