Bradenton man hospitalized after rollover crash on Manatee Avenue, police say
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash early Thursday when his SUV overturned on Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton, police said. A passerby called 911 around 3:07 a.m., and officers responded to the 7500 block of Manatee Avenue, according to Bradenton Police Department spokesperson Meredith Censullo. The...
St. Pete residents to pay more on utilities after rate increase approval
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)—The St. Petersburg City Council approved utility rate hikes during a public hearing Thursday night. The City Council considered adjustments to water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitation utility rates and charges for 2026. The rate changes will begin on October 1, 2025....
After drowning death, Anna Maria moves to ban swimming at this popular beach
After a man drowned off a popular Anna Maria Island beach over the Labor Day weekend, city officials are speeding up plans to ban swimming in the area. The death of 20-year-old Abhigyan Patel is the latest of several drownings or near-drownings that have occurred off Bean Point, the beach at the northern tip of Anna...
St. Pete woman’s $48K water bill, work order raise new questions about city meters
The St. Petersburg City Council is taking action to address the city's sky-high water bills.
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Outrageously Good Bargains At This Secondhand...
There’s a place in Sarasota where shopping carts rattle with possibility, wallets remain surprisingly intact, and treasure hunters speak in hushed tones about their latest discoveries. Mission Thrift isn’t just another secondhand store—it’s the mothership calling all bargain lovers home. From the moment you pull...
Nokomis resident charged with 27 counts of construction fraud after ‘year-long investigation’ by Sheriff’s...
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Todd Aaron Hoch, 45, of 791 Percheron Circle in Nokomis — owner of Sash and Sill LLC — on 27 charges “following a comprehensive year-long investigation into construction fraud,” the agency announced on Aug. 29. Hoch initially was...
Bradenton man accused of beating his girlfriend to death
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA)— A Bradenton man was arrested after killing his girlfriend, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, around 8 a.m., deputies responded to a call regarding an unconscious woman in a vehicle at 2124 30th Avenue East in Bradenton. According to MCSO, EMS arrived and...
2 men charged after illegal gambling operation arrest in Sarasota: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday agents seized 117 slot machines and currency during the operation.
Caught on camera: Police looking for suspects in car break-ins
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police are looking for a group of suspects who were caught on camera breaking into parked cars at an apartment complex Aug. 26. Around 5:30 a.m., several suspects were seen pulling on car doors at the Kendall Ridge Apartments on 26th Avenue West. Money was...
St. Petersburg City Employee Arrested For Alleged $3,000 Gas Card Fraud
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Pete Beach city employee has been arrested and charged with scheme to defraud after detectives say he used a city gas card for unauthorized fuel purchases totaling over $3,000. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit began an investigation on August 28,...
