Fruitville Road in Sarasota reopened after serious crash
SARASOTA COUNTY, Va. (WWSB) – The Florida Department of Transportation is reporting a motor vehicle accident on Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Two left lanes are currently blocked near mile marker 210 while crews work to clear the scene. There is currently no information regarding injuries. Check back with WWSB...
An adult Chuck E. Cheese, ‘Chuck’s Arcade,’ is now open in St. Pete
It's at the former Fun Spot at Tyrone Square Mall.
Target store is opening six new locations in Florida in 2025
Florida Target store fans, get ready to do your happy dance! The red bullseye is expanding across the Sunshine State with six brand-new locations coming your way, according to the company's website.
Woman arrested for child neglect after nearly drowning while intoxicated: PCSO
A woman was arrested after deputies say she got so intoxicated that she nearly drowned at St. Pete Beach last Friday.
‘Are you afraid of dying?’: Man who shot father-in-law in front of 15-year-old, then...
Pioquinto put the gun to the victim's head asked him "Are you afraid of dying?" When Guerra Rivera said no, Pioquinto pulled the trigger and shot Guerra Rivera in the head. The post 'Are you afraid of dying?': Man who shot father-in-law in front of 15-year-old, then forced boy to dump body receives fate first...
Beloved Sarasota dog bar is back — with new owners, a new food menu,...
Sarasota's first and only dog bar and restaurant — named one of the Top 10 dog bars in the country by USA TODAY readers in the publication’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — closed in January . But like a lost puppy bounding back home, it’s returned — tail wagging and ready to party. Dog Bar Sarasota — formerly Boo's...
‘Operation Slow Down’ to crack down on speeding across Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A number of law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Florida Highway Patrol, are conducting a week-long speed enforcement effort starting Monday. "Operation Southern Slow Down" is taking place in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee as well. The goal, authorities say,...
Building officials: Don’t do it without a permit
VENICE — Building officials for the city of Venice and Sarasota County had an important message for those attending the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce’s recent City, County Coffee program: Ask permission, not forgiveness.
Buyouts OK’d for rural Venice, area hit by higher flooding
VENICE — Sarasota County approved the acquisition of three parcels of land through hurricane recovery funds, including property in rural Venice and on the shore of Myakkahatchee Creek in North Port.
Indie Flea Market comes to St. Petersburg
Thousands flocked to the Coliseum on 4th Ave Sunday, for the St Pete Indie Flea Market, with hundreds of local vendors inside
