In Myakka City, a Tribute: Commissioners Move to Rename Crane Park After Late Commissioner...
Manatee County plans to honor late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts, who passed away suddenly last week at 68. The board will vote today on naming part of Crane Park, in Myakka City, where Felts lived, the Carol Ann Felts Preserve. Felts wasn’t just a commissioner. She was an eighth-generation Floridian...
Peeping Tom seen looking in windows, exposing himself at Palmetto mobile home park, police...
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents of a Palmetto mobile home community say they are uneasy after police say a man was caught on camera exposing himself and peering through windows at the Palmetto Mobile Home Club. Investigators say they have not yet identified the suspect. Stephanie Hildebrand and her husband,...
Second Suspect Arrested in Killing of Beale Street Flippers Performer
The investigation into the killing of a beloved Memphis street performer has taken a new turn. Authorities have arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Tajuan “Twon” Todd, a longtime member of the Beale Street Flippers, nearly three months after the deadly incident shocked the city’s...
See which Bradenton-area restaurants aced their health inspections
Looking for a place to eat around Bradenton? Manatee County restaurants are routinely inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for health and food safety issues and cleanliness. Florida bases its inspection standards on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code , which...
Rare March storms drop 7 inches of rain across parts of the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - (March 5, 2026) — Afternoon thunderstorms produced up to 7 inches of rainfall Thursday in parts of the Suncoast, totals that are unusual for this time of year, according to estimated rainfall data. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory today for NE Manatee County due to the...
Operation Meth Rodeo: North Port Police, other agencies arrests two in drug bust
NORTH PORT — "Meth Rodeo," an ongoing narcotics investigation, saw two arrested at a home on Soprano Lane in North Port Wednesday.
Sarasota laboratory agrees to $980,000 settlement over kickback allegations
TAMPA, Florida - Allin IP DX LLC, a Sarasota-based laboratory, has agreed to pay $980,000 to settle allegations of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. The United States alleges that between January 2 and June 15, 2023, Allin IP DX LLC paid independent...
Sarasota mattress manufacturer expands to meet niche demand
A Sarasota mattress manufacturer has grown its operational capacity to meet an increasing demand, particularly for recreational vehicle and marine mattresses. Unlimited Comfort Mattress Factory reports it has had a 40% increase in orders over the last year, especially for mattresses designed to go in RVs and boats....
Manatee County Launches Mixon Farms Market March 15
BRADENTON — Manatee County is proud to announce the kickoff of the new Mixon Farms Market, launching Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mixon Farms, 2525 27th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208. The inaugural event will feature a variety of local vendors offering fresh foods,...
Camera captures rarely seen bobcat behavior in Sarasota
Some rarely captured bobcat activity has been captured on camera.

















