Hundreds of citations and dozens of charges issued as a result of joint ‘DUI...
A Labor Day weekend DUI enforcement effort in Pinellas County resulted in hundreds of citations and dozens of charges, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Southbound I-75 blocked near 207
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An active crash is blocking one southbound lane of I-75. Highway Patrol reports that the incident is near Exit 207, affecting Bee Ridge Road. Alternate routes may be advisable.
Politicians, public responds to Rose reappointment
SARASOTA — As of Monday, Karen Rose has officially returned to the Sarasota County School Board, sparking a debate of ethics and past behavior.
Labor Day protest planned on Central Avenue after state orders mural removals, two ministers’...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Activists across the Bay Area are preparing for a Labor Day demonstration after the recent removal of murals from local crosswalks. Four in St. Pete are already gone. The Florida Department of Transportation said five murals in St. Pete do not comply with the state's...
Police search for killer of Bradenton teen 1 year after his death
On the one-year anniversary after his death, police are still searching for the person who shot and killed a 16-year-old in Bradenton.
As Tervis Changes Hands, Its Last Store Finds New Life
JV2 Innovative Products, now renamed Tervis LLC, purchased the Tervis company on Aug. 12 with a majority investment. Former CEO of Tervis Hosana Fieber, who joined the company in 2009, says this move will help Tervis’s legacy continue with renewed investment as she steps away from her position following the...
Sarasota County considers ‘Dickey Betts Memorial Highway’
VENICE — In his song, “Ramblin’ Man,” Dickey Betts sang that he was “born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus, rollin’ down Highway 41.”
Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured
A man was arrested in connection with a Sarasota shooting that occurred Saturday and is still being investigated, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Sarasota law enforcement to kick off safety campaign to protect pedestrians, bikers
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Sarasota Police Department received funding for a high-visibility enforcement (HVE) initiative for pedestrian and bicycle safety that will begin on August 29. Deputies and officers will conduct HVE details to increase awareness of and compliance with traffic laws that protect...
Manatee County residents push for more protection for Myakka River
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County residents are fighting for more protection for the Myakka River, but state legislation could complicate future decisions. Growing up along the river means this is where Lindsey Leigh feels most at peace. “You feel so connected to nature when you’re here—anywhere along this...
