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NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Nearly four years after Hurricane Ian destroyed the Salvation Army’s North Port campus, homelessness is on the rise, especially among young adults and older residents. The Salvation Army of Sarasota County says rapid population growth and rising rent prices are making it harder for...

There is a spot in Sarasota that locals keep coming back to, and once you visit, you will understand exactly why. The menu is packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, the service is warm and attentive, and the atmosphere has that rare quality of feeling both energetic and relaxed at the same time.

Although he is running for Manatee County’s District 6 at-large commission seat, Ed Ference said he’s never been a politician. Ference was a public servant for 30 years in Manatee County’s Utilities Department, and if elected, he said he will continue to consider himself to be a public servant.

Craving a feel-good day trip near Tampa that actually lives up to the hype? Hunsader Farms in Bradenton serves up animals with personalities bigger than the barn and enough family fun to fill an entire weekend. From u-pick berries to festivals, there is always something hands-on to do. Grab some...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Authorities are releasing more details about a weekend crash that left a motorcyclist dead on US-41 near Bayshore Drive. The crash happened just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said both vehicles were heading south on US-41, with the motorcycle in the left lane and the...

Jenna Jahn had never competed in the 400-meter hurdles until March 13. As a freshman for the Lakewood Ranch High girls track and field team, she was new to the event, but she clocked a 1:13.67 to place first at the Eddie Starling Memorial Invite — hosted by Southeast High School — and broke the Mustangs' program...

VENICE — A former employee of a Venice business is accused of using her position in the company to steal more than $20,000 over the past several years.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Florida’s plan to raise highway speeds to 80 miles per hour. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next,...

Healthcare hiring is strong in Manatee County right now, especially at HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton. If you’re looking to grow your career in a supportive hospital setting, these openings are worth a look.

SARASOTA — A Sarasota County School Board member last month raised the idea of banning students from protesting on campus and punishing staff or outside organizations for helping them.