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FLORIDA — A Sarasota man was arrested after probation officers said they discovered evidence suggesting he was involved in illegal drug trafficking, according to an arrest report. The Sarasota Police Department said 35-year-old Demarius R. Jones reported to probation and parole for a check-in earlier this week. During the visit, officers reviewed Jones’ phone and […] The post One person arrested following large...

16-year-old James Middlebrooks is accused of killing Jonathan Blue during a marihuana transaction. Today in court, a judge denied the suspect bond for the first-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges the suspect is facing.

VENICE — The residents of Sea Villas, a 20-unit condominium community along Tarpon Center Drive, have been without the use of their pool since hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through in the fall of 2024 because, among other things, the storms destroyed their fence.

After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and city staff are investigating the recent relocation of large beach rocks that were put in place decades ago to prevent erosion. On Tuesday, March 31, a backhoe operator was seen piling the rocks on the west side of...

Manatee County’s retail scene is buzzing with opportunities this month. From store leadership to hands-on customer service, several well-known brands are hiring across Bradenton, Palmetto, and Ellenton.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A group of historic cottages along Fruitville Road near downtown Sarasota could be demolished. The colorful cottages currently house a number of small businesses including a breakfast joint, a spa, lunch spots and more. The 3.4-acre property made up of 22 parcels is currently under contract. A developer aims to clear […]

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) — The news doesn’t just happen at ABC 7. It’s happening in our classrooms, too. This week, ABC 7 News Anchor Summer Smith visited Gene Witt Elementary School in Bradenton to see the school’s student news crew in action as they produced their own morning broadcast.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun a comprehensive improvement project at the I-75 interchanges for Sumter Boulevard (Exit 182) and Toledo Blade Boulevard (Exit 179) in North Port. Construction activities will include early-stage work such as conduit installation and preparation for drilled shaft implementation. Motorists should anticipate the...

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a new contract with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. at their meeting today. The decision came more than six months after commissioners opted not to renew the agency’s annual contract in September, citing concerns over transparency and return on investment. Following a change...