Limited Showers Today, Wetter Weekend Ahead
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB ) -The Suncoast will bake today with “feels like” temperatures approaching 110 degrees in some places, especially inland. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Manatee and Hardee county from 11am to 7 pm today. High pressure remains in place over the Suncoast with the...
Demolition has begun on Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key is now a heap of twisted metal and scattered cinderblocks. Demolition has begun on the formerly 176-room hotel at 1540 Benjamin Franklin Drive just about a mile from St. Armands Circle after the building suffered extensive flood damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Now...
Whole Foods, Homesense planned for Sarasota Square redevelopment
Key takeaway: Whole Foods and Homesense will serve as anchors for the Sarasota Square redevelopment project. Core challenge: Brick-and-mortar retailers have to adapt to changes in consumer behavior patterns due to online shopping. What's next: Phase one of the project is expected to be delivered in 2026. With site...
Lily Scheip attorneys say verdict was just; no malicious intent was proved
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After nearly four years in police custody a Sarasota woman has been found guilty in the death of her 14-week-old son. Lily Scheip was found guilty late Thursday night of manslaughter after being previously charged with second degree murder. Manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of up...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Homicide Extending from Riverview to St. Petersburg, Seeks Community...
A reported homicide in Riverview is under investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, according to a recent post on the agency's social media. Yesterday, an individual entered their District II office, claiming to have witnessed a homicide at a residence on Maybrook Avenue, with the incident extending...
Florida woman arrested in voter petition fraud investigation, AG Uthmeier says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A Florida woman has been arrested following a voter petition fraud investigation, Attorney General James Uthmeier says. On Friday, Uthmeier announced the arrest of Alexandria Mary Beatrice Tatem. The arrest follows a joint investigation led by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's (FDLE)...
Lulu Martinez recounts her walk to freedom after weeks of ICE detention
The recent college grad from North Port shares what it was like to cross the bridge to Mexico. Host: After weeks of ICE detention, a young woman who grew up in North Port signed her deportation papers and walked across the Mexican border. She told WSLR News reporter Ramon Lopez what that was like.
Whataburger plans to build new restaurant in Bradenton, records say
A year after filing paperwork to build its first Manatee County location, Whataburger is planning another one in the Bradenton area. The regional fast food chain began in Corpus Christi, Texas, and has grown to more than 1,100 restaurants in 17 states. There are 47 locations across North Florida, though none south of...
St. Pete businesses release surveillance videos showing homeless incidents
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sushi Inc in downtown St. Petersburg has released two surveillance videos to Spectrum News of incidents that took place earlier this week, where a homeless man can be seen pushing a woman to the ground and then later allegedly breaking a large window. The first...
Florida home insurance company proposes ‘significant premium decrease’ for policyholders
A Florida home insurance company announced Thursday that it has proposed a "significant premium decrease" for its policyholders.
