Juvenile curfew in place in parts of Manatee County. Will Palmetto join them?
The City of Palmetto may soon adopt Manatee County’s recently-enacted juvenile curfew to eliminate gaps in curfew’s enforcement. Manatee County commissioners approved the curfew in November, which only applies to the unincorporated parts of the county. While the City of Bradenton already has a similar curfew , other...
Vigil for toddler found dead after disappearing
The Parrish community gathered in prayer on Sunday night to grieve the loss of a four-year-old boy who was found dead in Alabama while visiting his father. FO 13’s Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Florida Biker Deaths
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about a new report about Floridas high bike deaths and crashes. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email us...
Manatee County community mourns loss of 4-year-old who went missing in Alabama
PARRISH, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee County community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old boy who died after going missing in Alabama. The Church of the Apostles: The Episcopal Church in Parrish held a vigil on Sunday for the Boley family. “The Church of the Apostles and the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida invite...
Marketing executive caught the bug for collecting vintage Volkswagens
Ginger Galloway, 54, founded Pinstripe Marketing & Interactive in 1998. The marketing firm focuses on business-to-business and professional services industries, such as law, finance, health care, architecture, engineering and construction. Based in St. Petersburg, Pinstripe handles brand strategy, content, public...
St. Pete’s huge MLK Parade returns for 39th year alongside 45 days of events
For nearly four decades, the St. Pete MLK Parade has been a moment when the city pauses, comes together, and reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Year after year, families line the streets, community groups show up with pride, and neighbors reconnect at an event many consider a meaningful...
Developers can now submit bids to reimagine the Tropicana Field site
Developers who are interested in transforming the Tropicana Field site in St. Petersburg are on the clock. On Sunday, the city issued a public notice allowing the developers to pitch their plans for the Historic Gas Plant District over the next 30 days. The deadline to submit bids is Feb. 3.
Prayer vigil for the Boley family
PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - A prayer vigil will be held to honor the life of Johnathon Boley and to support the Boley family as the community comes together in mourning. The Church of the Apostles and the Diocese of Southwest Florida invite the community to gather in prayer Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Chapel and...
African American students talk about experience at Eckerd
When your identity is tied to your race it can be uplifting and even empowering, especially in the African American community. However, in spaces like Eckerd where racial diversity is almost non-existent, being identified by just your race can be oppressive. Black students at Eckerd deserve to be treated as...
ENGLEWOOD: Gift card sales are deemed good sign
ENGLEWOOD — Community leaders are touting some good news out of a community that was struck hard by hurricanes and economic roughness in recent years.

















