Massive oak falls on houses in Sarasota during weekend thunderstorms
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large oak tree caused considerable damage to two houses when it fell during heavy rain and thunderstorms Aug. 24 in Sarasota’s Gulf Gate neighborhood. The tree’s canopy shaded several back yards on Sea Gate Drive before storms over the weekend saturated the ground enough...
Florida Woman Arrested After Putting On Hot Dog Costume And TP’ing Neighbor’s House
A Florida woman has been arrested after putting on a hot dog costume and toilet papering her neighbor's house. Sounds like an interesting neighbor!. This makes me think of the popular I Think You Should Leave sketch where Tim Robinson's character crashes his hot dog shaped car into a building while wearing a hot dog...
Severe storm leaves destructive path in Palmetto mobile home park
A severe storm yesterday in manatee county caused extensive damage to multiple homes in the Shadow Brooke Mobile Home community.
What is a dirty soda? New Bradenton shop opens selling this popular soft drink
Cars are lining up for Swig, a drive-thru drink shop, which recently opened its first Bradenton location. Located at 6412 Cortez Road W., Swig popularized the “dirty soda” beverage. In 2024, the drink went viral on social media due to Hulu’s reality television show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and an Olivia...
INTERVIEW: Expert gives insight into Giovanni Pelletier’s death investigation as family seeks answers
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The family of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier is still searching for answers after his body was discovered in a pond off I-75 in Manatee County. Dr. Melanie Neuilly, chair of criminal justice at Washington State University, spoke with ABC7 via Zoom about the case. Pelletier had...
St. Pete is named one of the best places to live in the Southeast
St. Petersburg continues to shine on the national stage. Livability has named the Sunshine City one of the top places to live in the Southeast, recognizing its thriving arts community, strong sense of inclusivity, and endless recreation opportunities. If you want to see why I Love the ‘Burg, check out...
St. Pete Police’s specialized unit works to connect those facing homelessness to resources
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Petersburg Police are helping people facing homelessness, while connecting them with resources. For officers in the PATH Unit, it’s not so much about making arrests, these officers want to ensure this vulnerable community is connected to any resources they need, while treating them...
I’m retired, 68, single and child-free. My Social Security covers all my living costs...
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. Retirement often marks the beginning of a new chapter, though this chapter unfolds uniquely for each individual. Consider the life of a 68-year-old retiree in Sarasota, Florida — single, childless and thoroughly enjoying...
Gabby Petito’s mother to discuss daughter’s disappearance, death
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Nichole Schmidt, the mother of Gabby Petito, is set to speak on the years after her daughter’s disappearance and death. Petito went missing on Aug. 27, 2021 while on a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Wednesday marks the fourth anniversary of her initial disappearance. The...
Welch agrees to explore dumping Duke
Mayor Ken Welch could have declined the city council’s formal request to study the feasibility of terminating St. Petersburg’s longstanding relationship with Duke Energy and replacing the conglomerate with a municipal utility. Welch acquiesced in a memo sent to council members Friday, a day following their 5-3 vote....
