Video: Florida deputies rescue mother duck and ducklings after fluffy family tried to cross...
BRADENTON, Fla. - A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a mother and around 20 of her ducklings were trying to cross I-75 when deputies stepped in to help. Some MCSO Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF) were driving down...
Some say horses, some say storms: Source of high Palma Sola bacteria levels a...
A Manatee County beach known for frequent fecal bacteria advisories has fallen between the cracks of various jurisdictions for years, but an upcoming study aims to solve the mystery of the cause of Palma Sola South's sometimes icky waters. Manatee County boasts some of the most iconic sandy beaches in Florida. But...
Florida crackdown on pavement art puts St. Petersburg’s at risk
The Florida Department of Transportation asked St. Petersburg officials for a list of painted crosswalks, roads and other traffic infrastructure, according to a city email obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The request, sent Monday morning via email, stems from new state and federal guidance restricting pavement...
Manatee County wants public input on future of planned Cortez boat ramp
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – Manatee County is looking to the future and asking the public to give their input and share ideas for a totally redesigned Cortez Boat Ramp. On Monday, July 14, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners said the local government “is starting with a blank slate to design a vibrant public...
Boat fire reported at downtown marina near Bradenton Riverwalk, police say
A boat caught fire at Bradenton’s Twin Dolphin Marina on Monday afternoon, prompting the partial closure of the Bradenton Riverwalk, police said. The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. near the Green Bridge , the Bradenton Police Department announced in a social media post. Officers and firefighters responded to the...
Fatal Crash Involving Electric Bike in St. Petersburg
A 34-year-old Bonita Springs man died following a crash involving an electric bicycle and a pickup truck on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in St. Petersburg. The incident occurred at approximately 9:33 p.m. on 58th Avenue North, just west of 46th Way North. According to investigators from FHP, the electric bicycle was...
A Break Worth Taking: Waffle Monkey in Sarasota
While we’re talking about breakfast gems, don’t sleep on Waffle Monkey on Palm Ave in Downtown Sarasota. This cheerful café, brought over from Costa Rica by owner Pete Collins and manager Lindsay, is quickly becoming a go-to for locals and tourists alike. Their sidewalk seating, artsy decor,...
Sarasota judge sets trial for November for man accused of fatally shooting ex-boyfriend
A trial date has been set nearly four years after a Sarasota man was arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting death of his ex-boyfriend at the Hyatt Place Hotel in December 2021. As rain clouds darkened the sky outside, the Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center the morning of July 14, Sarasota...
The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota files for bankruptcy
The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota, which has been around for nearly 50 years, has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 case, the bankruptcy code calls for liquidating nonexempt property and distributing the proceeds to creditors. A representative answering the phone at The Meadows Country Club says the...
Jungle Boys plants roots with new dispensary in St Pete
Los Angeles cannabis cultivators, the Jungle Boys have planted a new dispensary in St. Petersburg, Florida. The brand officially opened its St. Pete storefront at 4500 4th Street North on Thursday, July 10th. Jungle Boys is known for its exotic, one-of-a-kind strains, all pheno-hunted in-house. They offer...
