Bradenton FL

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County’s “A Night Before Christmas” event brought family-friendly fun and holiday festivities to G.T. Bray Park on Dec. 13. The event featured Santa and Mrs. Claus, who were available for professional photographs with children. Families also enjoyed a wide variety of activities...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade, the county’s largest holiday event of the year in Manatee County, took place Dec. 13. A fleet of festively decorated and illuminated boats traveled along the Manatee River at sundown, creating a seasonal display. Participants also competed for cash...

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - North Port police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening. Officers responded to multiple calls around 6 p.m. reporting that two people were firing handguns at each other on Mayberry Avenue. Witnesses said the suspects fled on foot. Police established a perimeter in the...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Coast Guard said one of its crews rescued five stranded boaters on Friday after their boat sank 28 miles offshore in the middle of the night. USCG said they received multiple mayday calls at around 3:30 a.m. from a boater who was on a 32-foot vessel that was […]

December 15 is National Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, comprises the first ten amendments to the Constitution and secures our most fundamental liberties, including freedom of speech and the press, the right to worship freely, the right to a speedy and fair trial, protection against...

ARCADIA — A new water supply reservoir has been approved by the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority.

New Manatee County EMS Station 22 Opens After Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Manatee County officials, community partners and local residents gathered Monday afternoon for the ribbon cutting and open house of Moccasin Wallow EMS Station 22, the county’s newest emergency medical services facility at 2950 Moccasin Wallow...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota business and community leaders are raising money for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica. Sarasota business and community leaders are raising money for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica. The United for Relief Reggae Festival will support the on-the-ground relief efforts still underway....

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg is turning to a partner in its push to address the affordable housing crisis: houses of worship. City Council has approved changes to local ordinances that allow St. Pete to partner with religious organizations and developers to build affordable housing on...

Hidden along the tranquil shores of the Manatee River sits a bright turquoise oasis where Florida sunshine meets Philadelphia soul. Woody’s River Roo in Ellenton might look like your typical waterfront tiki bar, but one bite of their Philly cheesesteak will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about...