Police Beat for March 22, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:
I-75 delays possible with ramp closures at U.S. 301
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Construction on I-75 at U.S. 301 will have the southbound off-ramp closed Monday-Wednesday nights next week, March 24-26, the Florida Department of Transportation has announced. FDOT advises construction crews will have the ramp shut down from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Also, there will be nightly...
A New Era for Baggage Screening at Sarasota Bradenton Int’l
With a 209% total increase in passenger volume since 2018, airport leaders at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) recognized the need to replace aging infrastructure and develop new systems to handle present and future demands. The recent installation of a new baggage screening and processing system...
First Alert Weather: Sunset looks nice, here is the forecast.
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunset tonight will feature mostly clear skies with only a few fair weather clouds. No more than about 20% of the sky will have clouds, which often will complement the sunset with a nice surface to reflect the colors of the setting sun. The sky behind the clouds will be a deep blue with very...
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Alerts to Scam Targeting Families with Incarcerated Relatives
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has issued an urgent warning to the community via social media, cautioning that scammers are actively targeting the families of the incarcerated or those who have recently received citations. These unscrupulous individuals are purporting to assist in the probation process, notably...
Ellenton Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl and Cocaine
An Ellenton man has entered a guilty plea for his role in a conspiracy to distribute significant amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, details emerging from the U.S. Attorney's Office reveal the scope of the operation. Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that 20-year-old Alexis Soto Escalante is now...
Multiple units respond to fire in Venice, 2 cats rescued
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Multiple units respond to a house fire in Venice. Venice Fire & Rescue, Sarasota County Fire Department, and units from Nokomis Fire were called out Thursday evening to the 900 block of Laurel Avenue. The blaze was contained to the home’s garage. There were no injuries....
Shuck yeah! These are the best oysters around Sarasota
Recently at a friend's birthday dinner there was a foodie moment that could have triggered an existential crisis. “You know oysters," she reminded me, sliding the menu in my direction. "Just order for the table.”. As a millennial straddling the fine line between seasoned foodie and trying-too-hard elder Gen...
NTSB places Sunshine Skyway Bridge on vulnerability assessment list
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The National Transportation Safety Board released a list of 68 bridges across the country with unknown levels of risk of collapse from a vessel collision. The NTSB has recommended that 68 bridges, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, be assessed for the possibility of a collapse...
Road Rage Leads to Brawl at Tampa Interstate, ‘That Throw Was Awkward but He...
Nowadays, seeing strange incidents on the road feels like it’s becoming an increasingly normal sight. Yet, they still manage to surprise us and, most importantly, catch us off guard. Speaking of catching things off guard, two men were caught on camera having a brawl on the Tampa interstate. Many assume this occurred...
