Autism drowning deaths prompt push for children’s specialized swim lessons
Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape...
Pinellas construction firm adds Sarasota office, nears $6M in revenue
Key takeaway: More than 10 years after its founding, Palm Harbor-based Russell & Russell Construction is growing thanks to its diverse portfolio and repeat...
New boat lift for LBK Police will help with response time, increase patrol hours
The Longboat Key Police Department is improving its manpower on the water with a new boat lift on the south end of the island....
Ride along: See how FWC keeps boaters safe during Labor Day weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be out in full force looking for dangerous boating...
New Discount Clothing Store with ‘Super-Cheap’ Prices Opens in Florida, Attracting Massive Lines
Floridians are no strangers to shopping, with a multitude of options available from online retailers to discount stores and sprawling malls. But a new...
Florida Restaurant Temporarily Closed After State Inspection – Second Shutdown in Two Years
Floridians who remember the heyday of Ruby Tuesday might recall when the restaurant chain had a strong presence throughout the state. Once a go-to...
Downpours could lead to flooding this week in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Heading into the Labor Day holiday and beyond, the set up is going to be a soggy one. So get your...
Mother Nature Called in to Work on Labor Day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Moisture has returned to the upper levels of the atmosphere, bringing with it a slight increase in rain chances for...
St. Pete Police officer arrested, charged with aggravated assault
The Pinellas Park Police Department arrested a St. Petersburg Police officer on August 30th for alleged aggravated assault. St. Petersburg police said...
South Florida mother’s remember children lost to overdose on International Overdose Awareness Day
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Last year, 107,543 Americans died from overdoses , reported the Centers for Disease Control. Of those...
