Crash snarls traffic, cutting off north access to Anna Maria Island
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were injured in a traffic crash at Homes Beach Monday morning that blocked both lanes of Manatee Avenue, cutting off access to and from Anna Maria Island for at least two hours, police said. The crash took place near the Kingfish Boat Ramp...
Brush fire consuming 60 acres in South Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Firefighters are battling a 60-acre brush fire in South Sarasota County, officials said Monday evening. Personnel from the Sarasota County Fire Department, Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office air unit and Florida Forest Service were on the scene. The brush fir
Venice staff says the city should go hybrid
VENICE — City staff recommends making neighborhood workshops on land-use matters personal again.
Dock on the Bay makes progress on ‘long road to recovery’
The Dock on the Bay is one of Longboat Key's longest-standing condominium facilities, celebrating 46 years of operating alongside Sarasota Bay. Jeoff Chipman's father, Robert Chipman, bought the property and redeveloped it, and the 73-year-old said it has been a unique experience growing up in the tight-knit, 19-unit c
St. Petersburg musical auction funds housing programs for homeless veterans
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - A local St. Petersburg band held a Wilson Van benefit concert and silent auction Sunday evening to raise money for veterans and Gold Star families. The musical performance drew crowds of regional supporters looking to give back to military organizations. Wilson Van benefit concert. What we...
You Won’t Believe The Homestyle Amish Cooking At This Florida Restaurant
Florida might be famous for Cuban sandwiches and fresh grouper, but tucked away in Sarasota is a restaurant serving food that would make a Pennsylvania grandmother smile with approval. Yoder’s Restaurant brings authentic Amish cooking to the Gulf Coast, and once you experience it, your definition of comfort food will..
Gunshot Scare Sends Cops Flooding Into Downtown St. Pete Nightlife Hub
Earlier today in downtown St. Petersburg, what sounded like gunfire brought a wall of flashing lights to one of the city's busiest nightlife corners. Police shut down part of 1st Avenue North at 1st Street South as officers and emergency vehicles crowded the intersection, leaving nearby bars and late-night spots rattle
Teen Dead And 16-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Triple-Teen Ambush On St. Petersburg Street
A 14-year-old boy died, and a 16-year-old is facing murder charges following a tragic street shooting in St. Petersburg last night. The incident unfolded just after 6:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of 15th Avenue South. According to police, Gaige Santos-Brown, 14, was standing in the area when three teenagers approached him
‘I’m a career public servant’: Hear St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Jim Large’s pitch to...
Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large has his eyes on becoming the city's next mayor. He spent 50 years with the department before retiring in 2024. He lists infrastructure, public safety and storm preparedness among his priorities. "My focus will be simple: supporting public safety, fixing infrastructure and stre
One person dead, suspect on the run following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — St. Petersburg police are searching for a suspect after a deadly shooting in downtown St. Petersburg early Monday morning. According to police, officers responded just before 3 a.m. to the area of 1st Avenue North and Beach Drive Northeast, where they found a man in his late 20s suffering from a gunshot wound
