South Florida Faces Near Record Atmospheric Moisture and 60 to 70 Percent Chance of...
SOUTH FLORIDA — The National Weather Service Miami issued a significant precipitation outlook on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM, warning that near record atmospheric moisture arriving across South Florida at the end of the month could produce likely above normal precipitation from May 28 through June 3, 2026. The Climate Pred
Woman fires shots into unoccupied vehicle in Sarasota, police say
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Police are investigating after a woman fired multiple shots into an unoccupied vehicle Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened just after 4:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of 33rd Street, according to the Sarasota Police Department. No one was injured. Detectives said the suspect, described only as
Family asks community to #lovelikelauryn, as they remember USF student killed in wrong-way DUI...
A 21-year-old University of South Florida student, Lauryn Akey, was killed early Sunday when the Florida Highway Patrol says a drunk driver who was traveling the wrong way on I-75, struck her vehicle. The driver, Dennis Lee Olson, 53, is being held without bond in Charlotte County on charges including...
Advocates raise alarm over elder financial exploitation following Sarasota arrest
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Senior advocates and locals are speaking out after a Sarasota caregiver was arrested in a case investigators say involves the financial exploitation of an elderly woman. “It’s deplorable that they don’t have stronger laws yet,” said Graeme Dawson, a member of Senior Friendship Centers....
7-Eleven planned for Lakewood Ranch fuels outrage
A 7-Eleven is being planned for the southwest corner of 44th Avenue East and White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch to the dismay and disdain of many surrounding residents. The property’s zoning allows for a gas station and convenience store, so there will be no public hearing on the matter.
North Port woman accused of using elderly client’s credit card for Amazon purchases
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A North Port woman is accused of using an elderly Venice woman’s credit card to make nearly $1,000 in unauthorized Amazon purchases while working as her caretaker, according to a Sarasota County probable cause affidavit. The affidavit names Taylor Leann Blair, 34, as the defendant...
Motorcyclist killed in crash with dump truck on US-41
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a dump truck on US-41 at I-275 on Thursday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol said they received the call at approximately 4:24 p.m. The crash involved a motorcycle and a dump truck on the ramp. Troopers closed the...
Marble Hail On A Mission As 40-Mph Gusts Target Tampa Bay Commute
Marble-sized hail and gusty thunderstorms are lining up on Wednesday for a run at Central West Florida, with forecasters calling for pockets of half-inch hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Storm cells are expected to pop quickly along sea-breeze boundaries, then unleash short bursts of heavy rain and frequent lightning,
Your guide to Memorial Day events and observances in Manatee and Sarasota
Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, and several events are planned in Manatee and Sarasota to observe the holiday that honors U.S. military members who died in service. The events include ceremonies, a parade, a 5K walk and a community cleanup at the Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto. “Manatee County encourages residents to
Concerns over former golf course development
A standing-room only crowd was at a public hearing in Sarasota as the fight over the future of a former golf course continues. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
