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One person was killed in a fiery crash on I-75 over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Local restaurant owners and operators play a vital role in providing safe dining experiences for Manatee County residents. Recent state inspections highlight the importance of maintaining proper food safety standards across the community.

A local diver recently shared an unsettling experience at a dive shop in Bradenton on Cortez, Florida. The diver expressed concerns about the shop's surge pricing and air fill procedures. The diver, who usually supports local dive shops, was taken aback when the price quoted for an air fill suddenly increased due to...

Three experts consulted by the Tampa Bay Times concluded that a one-page study used by the Florida Department of Transportation to justify the removal of a dedicated bus lane in St. Petersburg, reports Shauna Muckle in the Tampa Bay Times. The three experts said the study, which cited a 40...

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A St. Petersburg man was arrested after deputies say he failed to return a Tesla Cybertruck taken out for a scheduled demo drive and later caused significant damage to the vehicle. According to arrest affidavits from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Richel J. Valdivia...

A former Florida deputy was sentenced to five years of probation and is prohibited from owning, possessing or caring for any animal after he was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty . Nicholas Anthony Zotto, 31, was arrested in December 2023 after he failed to shut down his dog-sitting business , Pawesome...

After an acclaimed Sarasota restaurant closed earlier this year , a new dining and drinking concept will soon open at the same location, with one of the same owners from the previous establishment. Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy will open Monday, Dec. 1 in Southside Village, according to co-owner Edward Zaki. Along with...

A crossing guard at Lakeview Elementary School was rushed to the hospital after a collision with a bike rider during the school day.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Across the Suncoast, people are preparing for Thanksgiving, and local organizations are making sure those experiencing homelessness have a meal. On Wednesday, hundreds of people experiencing homelessness showed up at St. Martha’s Church in Sarasota to receive a meal during the 25th annual...

Local restaurants are important to the community, so when one of the local eateries closes, it can very well disrupt the flow of diners' daily lives. A recent inspection showed Briandi's Restaurant at 202 Tamiami Trail South in Nokomis, Sarasota County, Florida, closed briefly with double-digit violations, but...