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VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — A North Port scuba diver and Youtuber said she was nearly killed last weekend while exploring the Gulf floor during a routine dive along Venice Beach. Stephanie Holtey, who runs the account Abyss Explorers, regularly dives at beaches across Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties, documenting...

There is a two-story building on the north side of St. Petersburg, Florida, where time seems to slow down the moment you walk through the door. Every corner holds something unexpected, from vintage jewelry glinting under display lights to mid-century furniture that looks like it belongs in a design magazine.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After weeks of silence that left some nonprofit leaders wondering whether the issue had faded, Manatee County commissioners are set to revisit a controversial proposal requiring nonprofits receiving county funding to verify the legal status of the people they serve. The proposal, which appears...

A 61-year-old Bradenton man died after his SUV crashed into a tree on Saturday afternoon in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the wreck happened around 4:30 p.m. on Ninth Street East, near 51st Avenue East in the Bradenton area. The Bradenton man was driving north on Ninth Street...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Sarasota man was sentenced to prison for conspiring to traffic guns from Florida that were found at Canadian crime scenes, the Department of Justice announced. Erhan John Er, 35, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for his role in an international...

Everybody knows downtown Sarasota boasts an impressive roster of restaurants, with a favorite topic of conversation being which ones are the best — a task I happily tackled again back in January. Now, for Easter weekend , this downtown denizen serves up picks for top brunch spots — all five located in and around Main...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Firefighters with the Sarasota County Fire Department rescued one person and three cats from an apartment fire. On April 1, crews responded around 3:15 p.m. to a fire in the 5800 block of Hollywood Boulevard, where they found an active fire in a first-floor unit. During a search of the...

TradeWinds Resort is pushing back against concerns raised by wildlife advocacy groups over the upcoming Country Thunder Music Festival, stating the event is being planned with environmental safeguards and community coordination at the forefront. The three-day festival, scheduled for May on St. Pete Beach, has drawn...

Looking for some great freebies in Apollo Beach? Neighbors in the Bimini Bay area are giving away a few handy items — perfect for outdoor lovers and home projects. A bike rack from Allen Sports, model 302DN. Great for carrying bikes on your next trip. Located in Bimini Bay, Apollo Beach.

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Big Waters Land Trust in support of two inclusive, nature-based education programs taking place in 2026: Dip & Discover: Community Water Quality Exploration, and Nature Journaling: Observation & Reflection. Together, these programs will engage...