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VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Four teenagers were seriously injured early Saturday when a vehicle crashed into the Venice Beach Pavilion, according to police. Officers responded to the crash at about 4 a.m. at Venice Beach and found a single vehicle that had struck the pavilion at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was occupied

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The St. Pete Police Department has arrested the driver of a garbage truck after he failed to stop after striking a woman. According to SPPD, officers were called to the scene of a fatal crash around 6:30 a.m. Saturday. The fatal crash occurred in the alley near 17 3rd Street North.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Investigators are searching for answers after human skeletal remains were discovered at a Sarasota work site. Construction workers made the discovery just before 9 a.m. Friday morning. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said medical examiners have confirmed the remains are human. K9 units sear

Bandit Coffee Co. in St. Petersburg feels like the kind of spot you find once and then keep coming back to. Locals love that it is locally owned, serious about coffee, and still relaxed enough for slow mornings. The menu mixes comforting breakfast plates with thoughtful coffee drinks, so it...

A driver was caught traveling at highway speed near a Bradenton school during the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released by the Bradenton Police Department. Police said the driver was recorded traveling southbound on 59th Street West near Moody Elementary School and Sugg Middle School in a 40 mph zone. The

St. Petersburg has a secret worth discovering. Tucked along Central Avenue sits what looks like an ordinary laundromat, but it’s actually the entrance to one of Tampa Bay’s most unique nightlife experiences. Dirty Laundry combines speakeasy vibes with incredible cocktails, live music, and a Havana-inspired atmosphere t

NORTH PORT — A man and woman were arrested after a “short foot pursuit” of the man ended in him being stunned by a Taser and arrested at the Cocoplum Village Shops.

Florida isn’t just about theme parks and beaches—it’s home to some of the most incredible animal encounters in the country. From majestic elephants to howling wolves, and from rescued horses to exotic big cats, the Sunshine State offers unforgettable experiences that bring you face-to-face with amazing creatures. Wheth

This Daytime segment is sponsored by Visit Sarasota County. Sarasota’s most delicious two weeks of the year are here, and you do not want to miss it! Savor Sarasota runs June 1st through the 14th, and with more than 60 incredible restaurants throwing open their doors with specially priced menus, your biggest problem is

Sarasota’s long-running search for a new home is getting very real. The Sarasota Orchestra has rolled out fresh architectural renderings for its planned Music Center on Fruitville Road and confirmed an anonymous $11.7 million donation that pushes the project further down the runway. The 32-acre campus at 5701 Fruitvill