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A woman was arrested after a 5-year-old in her care ingested THC gummies, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced.

Lakewood Ranch has long stood out as one of the most thoughtfully designed master-planned communities in the country. With scenic parks, walkable town centers, and a strong emphasis on health and wellness, it offers something for every generation. But a quieter, transformative trend is emerging—resort-style living...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A door-to-door salesman who allegedly refused to take no for an answer is facing a battery charge, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies say a woman on Sawyer Loop Road answered a knock on her door July 10 to find a man selling solar panels.

Waste collection will soon change for nearly 187,000 residences and businesses in unincorporated Manatee County. Starting Oct. 6, household garbage collection will change from twice per week to once per week. County officials say the changes are necessary to respond to the changing methods of waste companies and...

Free-flowing rivers with natural fluctuations are essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems. When a river is dammed, habitats, as well as the plant and animal species that depend upon them, are negatively affected. In 2022, as part of efforts to restore the natural flow of the Wild and Scenic Myakka River,...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...