Bulk garbage pickups likely to return for Manatee County residents
Within a 15-minute presentation about Manatee County’s new garbage collection system, Director of Utilities Patrick Shea used one word that sums up the public’s response to the changes — consternation. Whether it’s once a week pickup, the size of the cans, or the elimination of bulk pickup,...
Sarasota Shooting Suspect Brought 2 Handguns, 5 Knives and More Weapons to Crime Scene
Three days after multiple people were found killed in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale homes in related shootings, police in Florida have revealed that the suspect showed up to the Sarasota residence with two handguns, five knives and other weapons. Russell Kot, 51, is suspected of killing Larisa Blyudaya, 46, and Ben...
Sarasota fire officials discuss dangerous wildfire conditions
Florida officials are set to discuss Florida wildfire conditions at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon.
What will Manatee County’s new high school be named? School district wants ideas
The School District of Manatee County wants community members to submit name ideas for a new high school in Lakewood Ranch. The school , temporarily named “High School AAA,” will be built at the intersection of Post Boulevard and Rangeland Parkway near the Premier Sports Campus. It’s expected to open to ninth and...
Search for Agape plane took hours; ‘We were the first ones at the crash...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A search team spent 8 to 10 hours locating the wreckage of a twin-engine aircraft that crashed in western Haiti, a missionary involved in the search said. The aircraft disappeared from radar minutes after taking off from Jérémie headed to Les Cayes, according to FlightAware data....
Wendy’s Announces Two New Manatee County Locations
BRADENTON — Wendy’s has announced plans to open two new restaurant locations in Manatee County through a locally owned Wendy’s franchisee. Together, the new restaurants are expected to create approximately 60 new jobs. Planned locations:. • 12035 US-301 N, Parrish, FL 34219. • 8215 Moccasin Wallow Rd,...
CAVA Opens First Manatee County Location
MANATEE COUNTY — CAVA has opened its first location in Bradenton. The restaurant is located at 805 Lighthouse Drive, Suite 101. Daily operating hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fast-casual restaurant chain is known for its Mediterranean-inspired bowls, pitas, dips, and dressings. “Our mission is to bring...
MilkShake Factory offers Valentine’s Day treats
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - MilkShake Factory is offering Valentine’s Day treats featuring chocolate-dipped strawberries available for pre-order in-store and online. The Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Box features fresh strawberries dipped in the company’s housemade chocolate, crafted daily using a family recipe passed...
Execution date set for man who abducted, murdered North Port mother in ‘tortuous ordeal’
An execution date has been set for a man who abducted a North Port mother in 2008 and subjected her to a "tortuous ordeal" before shooting and killing her.
Sarasota, Fort Lauderdale spree killer sent ‘suicidal text’ while murdering ex’s family
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released more information about the mass shooter who killed five members of one family and their housekeeper on Feb. 10. Russell Kot, 51, moved from Illinois to Fort Lauderdale in the fall of 2025, where he lived with his girlfriend, 46-year-old Larisa...
