Sarasota Co. Chlorine Flush Alert
SARASOTA COUNTY – From April 22 through May 6, Sarasota County Public Utilities will temporarily modify its drinking (potable) water disinfection process as part of routine maintenance. The water will remain safe to drink. This process has many benefits, including improving the overall quality of the drinking water...
County lifeguard vehicle hits 2 people on Nokomis Beach; one flown to hospital
NOKOMIS — One person was transported by ambulance and another by helicopter after a Sarasota County Fire Department Lifeguard vehicle struck two people Friday afternoon on the beach at North Jetty Park in Nokomis.
Bradenton man, 21, killed in crash when driver loses control of car: FHP
A 21-year-old Bradenton man was killed in a crash early Saturday morning after the driver lost control of the car, authorities said.
Sarasota family seeks justice three years after son’s death
Three years after their son was shot and killed in what authorities ruled a self-defense case, the family of Steven Paul Colon is still demanding justice.
Tampa man facing permanent paralysis says his settlement money disappeared
A Tampa man says he has lost hope and the only thing he and his family are still holding on to is the chance that justice may still be served. Sean Burke, 60, said he lost his financial security and his hopes not just for himself, but that he wouldn't be a burden on his loved ones. That money is gone and he wants...
Sarasota graffiti artist crosses the line, tags deputy’s vehicle
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - When a graffiti artist decided to use a Sarasota 7-Eleven as a canvas, deputies came out to investigate. What they didn’t expect was to part of his artistic expression. The sheriff’s office posted photos on Facebook of the artist’s work on the tailgate of a...
‘You’re not God:’ Gunman killed, 2 law enforcement officers hit during shootout near Polk...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A shootout with a gunman ended with his death and two law enforcement officers being injured, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. During a news conference on Friday evening, Sheriff Grady Judd identified the man behind the shootout as 34-year-old Wayne Volz, who had a fight with his...
Hurricane Milton Roars Towards Florida: A Looming Catastrophe
As Hurricane Milton barrels across the Gulf of Mexico, its rapid escalation to a Category 5 storm has stunned meteorologists and terrified residents along Florida’s Gulf Coast. What began as a relatively modest storm morphed within hours into a ferocious hurricane, now packing winds of up to 180 mph.
Florida Man Steals Knife From Butcher Counter to Brutally Stab Woman Who Criticized His...
A Florida man has been sentenced to prison time after he allegedly stole a butcher shop knife and used it to violently attack a woman in a supermarket.
FSU student from Manatee County happy to hug his dad after escaping shooting
A father and son from Parrish are together again after Thursday’s horrific mass shooting at Florida State University.
