Video shows lightning start a fire at Anna Maria Island shopping plaza, officials say
A lightning strike sparked a fire Thursday morning that knocked out power and damaged businesses at a Holmes Beach plaza, authorities said. ...
Manatee County extends state of emergency
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County has extended the State of Emergency due to Debby as heavy rains continue to fall. Commissioners voted to...
Residents say they felt impact of Manatee Dam release
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - During Wednesday night's rainfall, residents were impacted by flooding from overflow of the Manatee Dam. The County released a...
Next Design & Build breaks ground for modern townhomes
As downtown St. Pete continues to expand vertically, single-family homes have been demolished and redeveloped to meet the city's growing need for space. Next...
Heavy rains produce flooding in Clearwater
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - The heavy dose of downpours across the Bay area triggered flood concerns and advisories on Thursday morning. Flood advisories were...
The Downtown Sarasota Sprouts Will Open Sept. 6
Downtown Sarasota is getting a new grocery store on the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301, next to the Regal Hollywood movie theater....
Texas company buys Manatee County apartment complex
An apartment complex in Palmetto has recently changed hands. Trevesta Place Apartments was acquired by Venterra Realty of Houston, according to a statement. Financial...
A New Florida Publix Is Reportedly Planned For A New FL Shopping Center
If you are a Floridian, you know that it's not at all unusual for Publix to regularly build new stores in the Sunshine State....
St. Pete Police Chief’s vision for reducing youth crime Rooted in Progress
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — According to reports, nationwide crime has decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, data indicates that the number of teens...
St. Pete Beach pulling out parking space sensors, citing lack of use
Steven Hunter came to Pass-a-Grille Beach on a mission. “Do a little boogie boarding. Do some surfing. Get in that water. Spend...
