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PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - A bomb threat prompted a lockdown at Williams Elementary School Monday afternoon, with some parents waiting up to two hours to be reunited with their children. The threat was made earlier in the afternoon. Dozens of parents arrived at the school just before 3 p.m., filling...

Deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Monday following an hours-long search that ended in the death of a man believed to be involved.

Mohamed Belyaqout, Mabielka C. Cumbrera (SCSO) SARASOTA, Fla. – A months-long investigation into illegal gambling...

A new restaurant from the owner of Dead Bob’s and DeLosa’s Pizza has quietly debuted in west St. Pete, offering Italian sandwiches, pizza, and more. Bob’s Side Piece is now open at 6716 Central Avenue, taking over the former home of Dead Bob’s, which recently relocated down the road to 6475 Central Avenue.

Indigo’s Suzanne Henke said riprap (crushed rocks used to prevent erosion) around the edge of a pond looks ugly; she wants to see more "living" shorelines around Manatee County ponds and lakes. So Henke attended an Envision Manatee workshop March 28 at the Lakewood Ranch Library to present her...

K9 Vern from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has reached the Sweet 16 round in the Florida Sheriffs’ K9 March Madness competition. Residents can vote for Vern once every 24 hours by visiting https://woobox.com/8gkrc8.

Mylo, a 4½-year-old Jack Russell mix weighing about 35 lbs, is available for adoption in Sarasota, FL through allaboutGODscreatures. He is playful, intelligent, and affectionate, and does best in an active, dog-savvy home that enjoys walks, play, and mental challenges. To meet or adopt Mylo, call or text 941-225-9774...

More than 100 homeowners have charged in a lawsuit that officials in Sarasota County, Florida, failed to maintain a dike for years, allowing Hurricane Debby’s floodwaters to inundate homes throughout an upscale subdivision. “Engineering modeling analysis has confirmed that without the breach of the Cow Pen Slough...

Sergeant Alexandra Emrich of the Bradenton Police Department has graduated from the Manatee Chamber 2025–2026 Leadership Manatee program. The program unites community leaders to strengthen local leadership and long-term civic involvement. The department notes it has several Leadership Manatee alumni among its ranks.

As the definition of luxury continues to evolve, so too does the expectation of how we live each day. Today’s most sought-after residences are no longer defined solely by finishes or location, but by how thoughtfully they support overall well-being. In Downtown Sarasota, One Park Sarasota is emerging as a response to...