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SARASOTA, Fla. — A new study out of Mote Marine Laboratory suggests a small electronic device could help solve a frustrating problem for anglers: sharks stealing fish before they reach the boat. Scientists at the Sarasota-based research facility recently published findings on an electronic pulse deterrent that...

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is warning of a scam circulating in the state that targets children’s personal information. Scammers are calling Florida residents claiming to be “with AMBER Alert,” according to a recent FDLE social media post . These scammers are asking for children’s information, and...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Toby is ABC 7’s Pet of the Week!. This sweet boy is looking for a new home. Toby is described as being a very well behaved dog that rarely barks or makes a ruckus. He is a very clean dog, and never goes potty in...

Nearly 500 acres of privately owned land along the Myakka River were recently set aside for environmental conservation and wildlife protection. The post Nearly 500 Acres Preserved along Myakka River for Environmental Conservation appeared first on West Orlando News .

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County is currently on scene for a reported brush fire. The fire was reported at 12:35 p.m. at 13404 Wild Citrus Rd. The Florida Forest Services is also on scene. Two structures have been threatened and the fire department are performing exposure protection on the...

Florida has a way of making food taste better the moment water enters the view. Have you ever noticed how one glance at a glowing sunset or a calm bay instantly raises your expectations for the meal in front of you?. Across the Sunshine State, dining reaches another level when...

A mother of a Venice High School student was arrested on Tuesday after her daughter brought her firearm to school, authorities said.

Riviera Dunes Dockside, a waterside seafood restaurant in Manatee County, FL, received a warning from state inspectors on Jan. 27, 2026, after state food and health officials documented 17 violations during a complaint-driven inspection. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted the...

After an extensive search and rescue effort, Venice-based Agape Flights confirmed that there were no survivors in a Thursday plane crash in southwestern Haiti. Here's what the flight's track log shows: Agape Flights lost contact with the Embraer 110 Bandeirante, registered as N316AF, when it dropped off radar over...

February 7, 2026 - Blake Thompson of Seed & Feed Hospitality, owners of St. Petersburg's El Cap restaurant, said today that internet rumors of the venerable eatery's imminent closure and demolition are entirely untrue. The story, apparently AI-created and credited to a non-existent news outlet, inferred that El Cap...