Photo of Sarasota fugitive’s arrest released by sheriff’s office
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A photo showing the arrest of a fugitive from Sarasota wanted for armed burglary for seven moths has been released by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. An arrest warrant for Jacques Gentis, 21, had been issued in January. Gentis evaded deputies, sparking a monthslong pursuit...
Florida Rescuers Stunned To Find Twenty Three Cats Struggling To Survive On A Boat
Florida has always been known for unusual stories, and this one is no exception. Recently, a group of kind-hearted locals did everything they could to help in a very unexpected situation. What made it so surprising wasn’t the people involved, but rather the location of the animals at the center...
Dog left to die in Ruskin, crawls to home to be saved
A small dog is lucky to be alive after he had all four legs tied up and then dumped on the side of the road in Ruskin and left to die.
11 Underrated Flea Markets In Florida That Are A Bargain Hunter’s Dream Come True
Looking for amazing flea markets in Florida that won’t break the bank?. These 11 treasure spots offer great deals and fun finds!. 1. Red Barn Flea Market (Bradenton) You know what they say about good things coming in red packages?. Well, this bright red barn proves that saying right.
Nokomis man charged with BUI after swimmer injured at Gasparilla Sandbar event
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – A man from Nokomis is facing BUI charges for causing serious bodily harm to a swimmer during a boating festival in May, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Luca Frank Anthony Mascaro, 20, is facing a felony charge of boating under the...
St. Pete opens apartments designated for special needs, low-income residents
The City of St. Petersburg celebrated the opening of Founders Point Apartments on Thursday, designed for low-income individuals with special needs.
This No-Frills Restaurant In Florida Serves Up The Best Oysters Rockefeller You’ll Ever Taste
Nestled in a charming wooden cottage in downtown Sarasota, Owen’s Fish Camp delivers seafood so fresh you’d swear the Gulf waters were lapping at your feet. The moment you spot the weathered green exterior of Owen’s Fish Camp on Burns Court, you know you’ve found something special.
Manatee County joins lawsuit against controversial state law
Senate Bill 180 limits local governments’ ability to control development. Host: The Manatee County Commission is under pressure from developers and the state government. Two weeks ago, the commissioners postponed a vote on development control measures that would have put them on a collision course. But yesterday,...
Man accused of exposing himself to family at Lido Beach
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota man is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to a family at Lido Beach Aug. 29, Sarasota Police say. According to a probable cause affidavit, a family in the area on vacation was at the beach when they noticed a man wandering around the pavilion area wearing only a pair...
Anna Maria Island establishes ‘No Swim Zone’ at Bean Point following drownings
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - An area off of Anna Maria Island known as 'Bean Point' is now a 'No Swim Zone.'. The City of Anna Maria Island made the decision following the drowning of 20-year-old Abhigynan Patel last weekend. For years, locals have known to avoid the area because...
