Sarasota County lake raises concern after dozens of ducks found dead
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dozens of ducks were found dead or dying at a Sarasota County lake over the holiday weekend, leaving residents searching for answers about what caused the sudden deaths. The discovery was made at a lake just off McIntosh Lane and McIntosh Road. Residents who live nearby...
‘Up All Night’ host re-creates cult classic show decades later from studio in St....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia. She was also the host of a cult classic show back in the 90s called "Up All Night" — and she just built a new 20,000 square foot TV studio in St. Peterburg.
Fatal Crash at N Frontage Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North
St. Petersburg — A fatal traffic crash occurred on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of N Frontage Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North. According to investigators, a silver Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling northbound on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street...
Caught on Camera: Boa removed from Venice back yard
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Venice homeowner was surprised when they found a boa constrictor hiding in their back yard recently. Seth Brattain, of Sleth Reptiles Wildlife Removal, posted a video of the tightly-coiled snake being removed from under a tire. “Just removed a Colombian red tail boa from somebody’s...
For 2026, YMCA plans expansion of infant and toddler care
In 2026, the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg will take a decisive step toward solving one of our city’s most pressing challenges: the lack of quality early childhood education for our youngest learners. Our biggest and most impactful initiative for the coming year is the expansion of infant and toddler care at our...
The Chop Shop Bradenton
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Susan Higbee and Haylee Ambrose joined us from The Chop Shop in Bradenton to make their family recipe pot roast. The Chop Shop is a family-owned store that was established in 1971 and offers fresh meat, seafood, produce, and grocery items.
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2025
It has been another wacky year for the Sarasota Police Department from a convenience store customer to attacked another because he believed he was FBI or CIA following him because he knows to much about … something … to people who just can't keep their clothes on in public for inexplicable reasons. Here is the Best...
SR 64 Executive Storage Brings Toy Storage to Bradenton, Fla.
SR 64 Executive Storage, a premier new storage facility designed specifically for RV, boat and auto enthusiasts, is set to open at 829 57th Street East, Bradenton, Fla. With construction expected to be completed in January 2026, the facility will provide a range of customizable, climate-controlled storage units that...
Food delivery turns violent, Manatee deputies say
PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - A Parrish woman has been arrested after allegedly beating a woman delivering food to her home, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said. Catheryn Vazquez, 41, is charged with burglary with assault or battery after the Nov. 28 incident, court records show. According to a probable...
619-unit Alton Skyway apartment community planned for SPC’s Allstate Campus in the Skyway Marina...
For the first time, detailed plans have been filed showing what will replace St. Petersburg College’s former Allstate Campus in the Skyway Marina District. Delray Beach–based Kolter Multifamily has submitted a site plan review application to the City of St. Pete for Alton Skyway, a luxury garden-style apartment...

















