Bradenton FL

Dispute: No battery had actually occurred after a woman claimed her ex-boyfriend hit her in the face and was bleeding profusely. The officer’s first clue was no visible injury to the woman nor was she bleeding. The complainant told an officer she had been staying in her ex’s van...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large truck flipped in heavy fog on southbound I-75 early Wednesday morning. Traffic is slowed in the area. Florida Highway Patrol troopers are asking drivers to be extra cautious until the fog lifts later this morning.

Two men were arrested in connection with an armed grocery store robbery that happened on Saturday night.

A new commercial development in Parrish is moving forward with a grocery store, big box retail shops, restaurants and a gas station. Recently, Manatee County Development Services assigned a case manager for the Parrish Town Center project located at the southeastern corner of U.S. 301 and State Road 62. According to...

4 p.m. at Sarasota City Hall, 1575 Second St. The city of Sarasota is refreshing its “Now You See Us, Petticoat Painters 1953-2025” exhibit that began in March 2025 and is inviting the public to come meet seven of the newest members of the Sarasota female artists group that dates back to the 1950s and see a...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota County family returned from dinner Friday evening to find a car had crashed directly into their home on Gulf Gate Drive while they were out. The homeowners were alerted by a neighbor who called to tell them a car had slammed into their house. Debris and shattered glass were...

After a year of record-breaking ticket sales, Reggae Rise Up Florida returns to Vinoy Park in Downtown St. Petersburg on March 12 – 15, 2026. The state’s most beloved reggae celebration and the nation’s largest touring reggae festival once again brings an electrifying roster of top talent to the Gulf Coast. This...

Two masked robbers made their getaway Monday night after dousing the clerks at a CVS with pepper spray, St. Pete police said.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man accused of a 2023 car burglary at a Sarasota museum has once again been arrested after he was released on bond and removed his ankle monitor, the Sarasota Police Department said. Daniel Boyce, 38, is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a burglary at the Sarasota Classic Car...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Firefighter Justin Markey, who died of natural causes while off duty on January 1, 2026. Firefighter Markey proudly served with Southern Manatee Fire Rescue for over 17 years and was a dedicated, respected member of the department. Throughout...