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NOKOMIS, Fla. (WFLA) — One person was killed in a crash on US-41 in Nokomis on Sunday morning, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash occurred near the intersection of US-41/Tamiami Trail and Bayshore Road at around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the crash was between a car...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A house fire in the Coquina Key area early Sunday morning has left one teenager dead and two others injured, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue. SPFR says fire crews responded around 3:30 a.m. to the 3960 block of Neptune Drive Southeast, where they found a single-story home engulfed in...

SARASOTA — A Sarasota County School Board member last month raised the idea of banning students from protesting on campus and punishing staff or outside organizations for helping them.

The Bradenton Police Department is searching for Shacole Shavon Pate, age 23, who left her family's home in the 1700 block of 12th Ave W on the evening of March 13 and has not returned. She is 5'7", 120 lbs, with long braided hair, and has tattoos reading "W.A.Y.S." on her left forearm and "Essence" on her torso. She...

The Bradenton Police Department reported that southbound 1st Street was closed between Manatee Avenue and 9th Avenue for a crash investigation. The road has since reopened. Around 3:30 a.m., a driver traveling south on 1st Street lost control and struck several poles. Speed is believed to have been a factor. The...

West St. Petersburg sits about four miles from the Gulf beaches. Before the mall went up, the Tyrone area was mostly flat land, roadside shops, and a string of roads leading toward the coast. The name "Tyrone" had been on local maps for years. Fuller Flying Field, one of the...

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scam text messages claiming to be from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The messages falsely state that unpaid traffic tickets or tolls could lead to license suspension and include links asking for payment.

Manatee County’s production scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings for folks who like hands-on work or quality-focused roles. Here are a few worth checking out:. If you don’t mind lifting and staying active, this job’s for you. You’ll help load and unload show gear, clean vehicles, and keep the workspace...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Weekend Beach Forecast. If you’ve been waiting for a great weekend to head to the beach or get out on the water, this is it. High pressure is moving in and taking control, which means quiet conditions and plenty of sunshine are on the way.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted Spectrum Sailing on Saturday, a sailing and peer mentorship program for autistic youth that offers kids the opportunity to build sailing skills, social skills and confidence. The program reached a new level with Next Tack, a more advanced program making...