Florida man turns five-acre property into winter wonderland
NOKOMIS, Fla. - Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County. It's open to the public and brings the feel of an old-fashioned Christmas. The spirit of Christmas has lived in Michael Lemek's heart since he was a child. "I grew up with my mother who always...
Does horse poop pollute Bradenton’s Palma Sola Bay? What new study results show
New genetic test results by local environmental groups show that horses are one of the contributing factors to Palma Sola Bay’s water quality issues. But the results, which also identify birds as a source of bacteria, leave more questions to be answered as Bradenton officials weigh whether to regulate horse rides....
St. Petersburg woman flags down passing vehicle after being shot: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A woman was hospitalized after a shooting in St. Petersburg early Monday morning. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, a woman was shot in the leg around 1:20 a.m. She flagged down a vehicle that was passing on Dr. MLK Street South near 23rd Avenue South. Officers said the...
Missed Trash Collection in Memphis: Residents Express Frustration
Residents of Memphis have expressed their frustration over the city's non-pickup of trash. Despite adhering to the city's instructions and having their trash by the curb before 7am Wednesday, many residents reported that their trash was not picked up on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or even Sunday. The issue...
Seeking the Best Stone Crabs: A Seafood Enthusiast’s Quest
In the quest for the best stone crabs, many have found themselves at a loss since the closure of PJ's, a popular spot for these delicacies. A recent attempt at Rumbas ended in disappointment, sparking a search for alternative recommendations.
Family-owned and operated Ingman Marine has provided boat services to all for decades
PORT CHARLOTTE — Ingman Marine, a local, family-owned and operated business has been fulfilling boater’s needs for decades.
Several pets rescued from Bradenton apartment fire that causes over $1M in damages: CHFR
BRADENTON, Fla. - A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue. Crews arrived at 1:29 p.m. to heavy fire and smoke from the back of the building, and heavy smoke from all three levels at the front of the building.
One critically injured in Sunday night shooting on Osbert Avenue
The North Port Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person critically injured Sunday night. Around 8 p.m., officers were called to the 8200 block of Osbert Avenue for reports of a gunshot victim, police said. The suspected shooter was detained at the scene. The victim was airlifted...
Man arrested in Gulfport hit-and-run that left 2 injured: police
A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with a hit-and-run that left two people injured in Gulfport.
North Port shooting leaves one with critical injuries; one person detained
North Port Police said they are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries. Police said the people involved knew each other.

















