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The active rain pattern continues heading into Monday primarily in the early morning hours and continuing into the afternoon hours as well. High temperatures Monday afternoon will fall below average due to heavy cloud cover and widespread rain, reaching about 88°. By the late afternoon, storms look to weaken, and...

VENICE — Local law enforcement agencies haven't lost any personnel because of the recruitment bonuses being offered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but that doesn't mean they weren't offended at the attempt.

A child drowned Sunday after a water main break occurred in Sarasota.

A man was arrested Friday after deputies allegedly found a trafficking amount of methamphetamine in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Ukrainians and members of the Epiphany Catholic Church in St. Petersburg gathered in solidarity Sunday morning for a celebration and symbol of unity. August 24 marks the 34th anniversary of the country’s independence. “The tragedy goes through not only the Ukrainian community, our...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A popular grocery store with a long history in South St. Pete is moving. Their building is being demolished to make way for a new community health and educational hub. Now, there's a deal to keep the store open and in the neighborhood. After 24...

Seven years ago, Sarasota unveiled an ambitious plan for its bayfront — a reimagined 53-acre waterfront park crowned by a state-of-the-art performing arts center to replace the aging Van Wezel, funded equally by private donations and public dollars.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police are warning people about an email scam targeting applicants in the City of Bradenton, Florida - Government permitting system. Officials say the scammers are impersonating City staff, claiming extra payments are required and demanding wire transfers for permit payments. The...

Is Sarasota Selby Gardens falling short of the city’s tree canopy cover goal?. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ downtown Sarasota campus is falling short of the city’s tree canopy coverage goal of 40%, according to American Forests. Tree coverage, which is the footprint of tree crowns when viewed...

It’s hard to imagine a Florida breakfast table without orange juice, but the drink’s rise to fame owes much to Bradenton. Long before Tropicana became a global giant, it started with one man, Anthony T. Rossi, who arrived in Manatee County after stints in Miami and New York.