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Kendra Simpkins, who founded a nonprofit in 2018 that assists military veterans with their mental health, says knowing her why is easy — it’s hearing it out loud that can be hard. Consider a U.S. Army veteran who approached her recently after a group therapy session at the...

NORTH PORT — North Port Police Sgt. James Shields, who saved the life of a child with special needs from a busy highway in October, has been named the nation's law enforcement officer of the month.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A garbage truck caught fire Wednesday morning, blocking traffic on Ashton Road for a time, the Sarasota Fire Department said. Fire crews responded to the fire, between McIntosh Road and Pinkney Avenue shortly after 11 a.m. A WastePro truck was fully involved. The fire was under...

BROOKSVILLE — Southwest Florida has gone from dry conditions into a serious situation, according to officials.

A woman said a traffic stop led to her uncle being taken down to the ground by St. Pete police and then put in handcuffs, but he wasn't in the car.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - One year after devastating hurricanes struck in 2024, Manatee County continues rebuilding efforts through its Lasting Manatee program, which received a quarter-million-dollar HUD grant. The county’s home recovery program will open applications in early 2026 with a limited 30-day window...

A Florida father was arrested after he and his three kids were allegedly living in horrid conditions, despite a police attempt to help the man clean up the home two months earlier. Tony Mayner, 48, is facing three charges of child neglect without great bodily harm, according to the Sarasota...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. A seven-year-old caped crusader from Bradenton is sharing his story of resilience after his battle with it. They say not all heroes wear capes, but Miles Lewis does. He actually has several capes. “The different colors mean a different thing,...

A live music venue in Sarasota — previously home to Cock & Bull and most recently known as Big Top Live — is getting new owners and a rebranding. Sarasota area restaurateurs Jeff and Melanie Gambino, who own The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill, are in the process of buying the restaurant and live music venue off Cattlemen...

Recently, a jumbo, gray, unmarked plane was spotted flying overhead, causing a stir among local residents. Many were left wondering if it was a military aircraft, as the sight was quite unusual and even prompted questions from children.