One woman’s journal from the 1840’s brought to life in James Museum Exhibit
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The James Museum of Western Art and Wildlife Art has an exhibit of Perseverance: A Woman's Journey West. The entire exhibit is based on the journal of Keturah Belknap, a pioneer woman, who documented her family's trip from Iowa along the Oregon trail with sketches and descriptions of what her...
Free hands-only CPR class is planned
WELLEN PARK — Every second counts in a cardiac emergency — and nearly anyone who knows what do to could be the difference between life and death.
Beach rescue raises awareness on rip currents
VENICE — A recent rescue off Venice Beach has raised awareness for situational awareness and the danger of potentially lethal rip currents.
Vote on Controversial Lakewood Ranch Roundabout Ends in “Status Quo”
BRADENTON — A Manatee County Commission land use meeting grew tense on Thursday as commissioners debated whether to proceed with the termination of a reimbursement agreement for the construction of an intersection roundabout at University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard and Deer Drive. After a lengthy debate, the item...
‘Please don’t let this be real…’
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Mike Mills was killed in a Nokomis trailer park fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 5. His family finding out through friends in the area, spoke to ABC7 about the moment they heard. Tammy Pemberton, Mill’s Aunt says they usually stay in contact, and when she didn’t hear from...
Some Tampa Bay counties still in need of crossing guards
CLEARWATER, Fla. — As the school year begins, many school districts are looking for more crossing guards. While some districts are facing a shortage, others are looking for backups. Pinellas County said it needs 27 more. In the meantime, openings will be covered by community policing officers or other...
Robbery Suspects Evade Florida Law Enforcement in Multicounty High-Speed Chase, Vehicle Found Submerged in...
A high-speed chase spanning multiple counties in Florida concluded with a submerged vehicle and suspects on the run. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that the incident began with a robbery in Manatee County, with law enforcement pursuing a 2025 Toyota sedan associated with the crime. According to WFLA, the...
The Massive Secondhand Shop In Florida Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
Your grandmother’s attic called, and it moved to Palm Harbor. Last Chance Thrift Store sits there like a treasure chest that someone forgot to lock, practically begging you to come inside and discover what everyone else left behind. The name itself feels like a dare, doesn’t it?. Last...
Car careens off interchange between 75 and 64 in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A car veered off the 220 exit ramp from I-75 just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Information about the crash is limited, but ABC7 was at the site of the investigation as tow trucks pulled the car from the scene. Florida Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation.
Nonalcohol bar Kava Social Club wins best bar in Bradenton
The Kava Social Club made history this week by becoming the first-ever non-alcoholic bar to win Best Bar at the Bradenton’s Best Awards.
