Bradenton Police Valentine’s Day Offer: Free Rides for Former Flames With Warrants
When your ex left you on read and kept your hoodie, Bradenton Police Department has the perfect revenge plot. Their Valentine’s Day social‑media post, splashed in pink and decorated with heart‑shaped handcuffs, invites the broken‑hearted to call their non‑emergency line (941‑932‑9300) with the location of a former...
Gang member arrested after hiding in Sarasota wooded area: deputies
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— A gang member was arrested after AIR 2 with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said it spotted him trying to hide in a park’s wooded area after hours. AIR 2 was assisting an unrelated call when they spotted a suspicious person riding an e-bike after park hours on the Legacy Trail, SCSO […]
North Port High student seriously injured, six others arrested in altercation
In a letter to parents, North Port High School Principal Ryan Shurley said "intentional violence towards others will never be tolerated at North Port High School"
Ex-St. Pete pastor, wife convicted in multi-million-dollar Home Depot theft scheme
A husband-and-wife duo were convicted of running an organized retail theft scheme in St. Petersburg on Friday.
Neighbors and developers clash over new Manatee County housing development
After a contentious public debate that lasted more than nine hours, Manatee County officially voted to deny a plan for a new housing community in East Bradenton. A housing developer requested a rezone of 56 acres of agricultural land near Zipperer Road, north of State Road 64 East. While commissioners stopped this...
Failure to Screen Parents Costs Florida School $1.7M
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has reached a $1,720,000 settlement with IMG Academy, LLC to resolve potential civil liability for 89 apparent violations of U.S. counternarcotics sanctions involving two Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) linked to a sanctioned Mexican...
On May 4, Sarasota City Commission scheduled to consider settlement proposed by developer of...
1260 Palm Properties pursued state mediation process after commission’s vote last year against construction. In May, the Sarasota City Commission is expected to consider terms of a settlement reached through mediation with the developer of the proposed condominium complex at 1260 N. Palm Ave. in Sarasota, known as...
A Hidden Local Gem in Bradenton
In the northwest part of Bradenton sits a charming and much loved family farm that feels like a local secret worth sharing. Geraldson’s Family Farm has become a staple for residents and visitors who care about fresh produce and genuine community connections. The farm is open to the public several days a week and is...
Palmetto man could spend life in prison after fatal shooting, record show
A Palmetto man could spend the rest of his life in prison after killing another man at a homeless camp. Eric Lee Pompey Jr., 30, pleaded guilty Jan. 26 to second-degree murder with a firearm in the killing of 34-year-old Kiefer Coxwell Sr. , according to court records, on the morning his jury trial was scheduled to...
Native plants, local roots: Councils open plant nursery in Ruskin
Council Growers Sod has officially opened its new retail nursery at 3226 24th St. SE, Ruskin. Whether you’re starting a major project or simply hoping to freshen things up in your yard or garden, the nursery is ready to help you get growing. You’ll find colorful annuals and perennials;...

















