Hurricane blessing legend ‘protecting’ Sarasota comes from fictional tale
SARASOTA, Fla. - Hidden beneath the waves of Sarasota Bay is, as the story goes, what has kept hurricanes away. If you've lived in...
Depression closes southbound lanes on US 19 in St. Pete, FDOT says
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Drivers are urged to use caution after a depression formed Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 19 in St. Petersburg. Florida...
Statewide manhunt ends with arrest of homicide suspect in Santa Rosa County
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 20-year-old Bradenton man wanted for second degree murder was arrested on Interstate 10 Monday morning in Santa Rosa...
Girl Scouts earn Silver Award for project highlighting importance of bee conservation
Three members of Troop 521 of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida recently earned the prestigious Silver Award, the highest honor a Girl...
Local self-defense company teaches college freshmen how to protect themselves
One local company is teaching self-defense tactics to incoming freshmen at Eckerd College. It's part of an orientation seminar at the school. ...
‘We ran out of food.’ Popular pizza place opens new Palmetto location to high...
A new pizza place is open in Palmetto. Gianni’s Pizza Express opened last week at 4927 96th Street E. next to Corporate...
Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on 62-acre property
An abandoned compound on 62 acres, next to Rye Preserve, will host more than wild animals by next summer. Manatee County owns the property...
Manatee County bypassed enough water to fill three Lake Manatee’s during Debby
Manatee County officials said Tuesday that enough water to fill three Lake Manatees was released during Tropical Storm Debby. Residents continued to...
Manatee County commissioners halt Holmes Beach Parking Garage negotiations and design
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - In a 6-0 vote on Tuesday, Manatee County commissioners moved to halt the design and negotiation for the possible...
Suncoast residents paying the price of Debby
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hurricane Debby has already racked up several millions in insured damages on the Suncoast. Many residents forced to pay out...
