Riverview High School JROTC students stranded during Veterans Day Parade
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - While multiple schools across Sarasota County got to participate in the Veterans Day parade, one group was left out: Riverview High School JROTC students. Parents and students at the school said 150 students were waiting at the school at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday to be picked...
Lawyer gets propositioned by pretend pervert client
Civil dispute: A woman who just signed a lease to a downtown condo discovered shortly thereafter nearby construction work would begin soon and wanted out of the lease. The complainant advised she signed the lease and subsequently electronically transferred a $5,300 deposit. Upon learning of the impending construction...
‘Imminent threat’: Residents forced out of St. Pete apartments after management violates safety codes
About 50 units in The Morgan apartment complex in South St. Petersburg have been considered unsafe to occupy following multiple months of failed fire inspections, according to the fire marshal and the St. Pete Fire Department.
279-unit apartment complex with lazy river opens in Bradenton
A national developer cut the ribbon at its new apartment community in Bradenton featuring a lazy river. Thompson Thrift celebrated the opening of The Stadler, a 279-unit complex located at 7120 Henry Drive, on Nov. 11. Apartments at The Stadler have one, two and three bedrooms. From 407 to more...
Three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 claims life of Myakka City man
Jason Futch [email protected] On Sunday, Nov. 9, traffic was severely congested following a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, claiming the life of a 59-year-old Southwest Florida man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) crash report, at approximately 2:27 p.m., two semi...
Florida head start group temporarily closing several centers due to government shutdown
WIMAUMA, Fla. — The government shutdown is continuing to impact families and nonprofits that rely on federal money. The Redlands Christian Migrant Association — or RCMA — is a head start program that serves dozens of children and families around Florida. The group said it is temporarily closing several centers due to...
FPL Rate Hearing Scheduled
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 Power and Light requesting a record-setting rate hike of $7 billion. Also discussed about the u-s government not making copper coins, and...
Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on $507M North Port hospital
Even as Sarasota Memorial Health Care System began clearing land to build the first full-service hospital in North Port, SMH leaders are planning the future expansion of the south county campus. During a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 7, SMH officials revealed plans for the $507 million hospital on a 32-acre...
$3B global wellness company opens American HQ in Manatee County
A $3 billion global wellness company specializing in nutritional supplements has opened a new American headquarters in Manatee County. PM-International says its location, in an industrial area near south Bradenton, will also create about 100 jobs — with the potential for about 1,000 employees by the time it is done...
Sarasota Memorial launches lifestyle medicine program to reduce chronic disease risk
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Memorial Hospital has launched a new lifestyle medicine program called “RENEW” designed to help people reduce their risk factors for chronic diseases and achieve personal health and wellness goals. The six-week program combines nutrition counseling, exercise and personalized support....

















