Florida homeless law: Sentinel survey shows cities and counties making scant progress
Central Florida leaders are on the hunt for more shelter beds for people who sleep on sidewalks, under highway overpasses and in the...
Photo of elusive bobcat wins 5th annual Conservation Foundation’s People’s Choice contest
A portrait of a bobcat – a stealthy animal not often seen in daylight although their numbers in Florida are abundant – won...
Manatee High School community to celebrate compassionate life of ‘an amazing man’
Oh, the stories they will tell at the Celebration of Life for Steve Olsen next Saturday. Hilarious. Sobering. Tender. ...
Drier air and lower thunderstorm chances ahead
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Saturday brought a few thunderstorms, but only 0.07" at SRQ, 0.22" at Lakewood Ranch, while Punta Gorda topped out at...
St. Pete Pier closes due to power outage: Officials
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The St. Pete Pier and a small portion of downtown is experiencing a power outage, according to city officials. The...
‘I pulled the trigger:’ Man accused of killing his boyfriend testifies at ‘Stand Your...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Brennan Wakey testified Friday during the continuation of his 'stand your ground' hearing. He is the man accused of shooting and...
“We will chase you down:” law enforcement, school officials promise consequences for school threats
An alarming number of school shooting threats have prompted lock downs and lead to confusion and heightened fears across Central Florida. ▶...
FDOT to increase Anna Maria Island Bridge inspections after hole shuts down road
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A busy bay area bridge is now open again after crews repaired a gaping hole. As the...
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns for it’s 40th year
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Presented by Sarasota county, this event offers music, plenty of food, and powerboat displays. Fifty teams will compete in the...
Florida students arrested over alleged prank shooting threats
A handful of students in Central Florida have been detained, arrested, or charged after a swath of threats and rumors -- most unsubstantiated on...
