Bradenton FL

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - During a ceremony held on August 28, City of Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown promoted 11 officers to higher ranks. The ceremony was held on Thursday at the Honorable R.B. “Chips” Shore Historical Courtroom in Bradenton and recognized the service and leadership within the department.

A contractor at the center of a Better Call Behnken investigation that began more than a year ago has been arrested for the second time this month.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A local Sarasota BMX racing team that’s been around for more than 50 years had a major setback. Hap’s Honda BMX Racing team said someone broke into their trailer last Saturday, stealing $1,500 worth of equipment, including a generator and fans. The team manager...

The city’s silence and swift compliance with FDOT shocks artists and building owners. Host: The Florida Department of Transportation gave cities a September 4 deadline: Remove all street, crosswalk and sidewalk paintings, or else lose state funding. In Orlando and St. Petersburg, it’s all about rainbow crosswalks....

Sheriff cites multiple factors in favor of tearing down oldest building in detention center and constructing jail on that site. After learning that a new jail option potentially could save Sarasota County taxpayers about $30 million in construction costs — along with approximately $170 million in operating expenses —...

July 6, 2025, marked the final day that Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s City Island facility welcomed general public visitors. The organization is now focused on the launch of its new home, the Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA), at Nathan Benderson Park. The City Island campus will continue...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Solid Waste Division has announced there will be no trash, recycling, or yard waste collection in observance of Labor Day. County officials said services will not be available on Monday, September 1, during the holiday. Services will resume one day later than your...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - For decades, Sarasota County has struggled with a problem it has yet to solve — a jail built for 773 inmates that now holds well over a thousand. Hallways double as sleeping quarters. Inspections flag chronic overcrowding. And every proposed fix has come with a price tag large enough to give...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County law enforcement agencies are launching a county-wide DUI “Wolf Pack” operation this weekend, dedicating their efforts to the memory of the McConnell family, who were tragically killed by an impaired driver 15 years ago. On August 1, 2010, Rory, Roy III,...

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...