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Rubber ducks ready to race in North Port

NORTH PORT — The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce hold its inaugural Rubber Duck Race from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 10 at the North Port Aquatic Center.
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Dakin Dairy Farms’ Bull Bash attracts 2,000 fans on Easter weekend

Sarasota's Harlyn Voyles, 7, held on tight to a sheep's wool as the gate swung open to let them into the arena. The whole time she felt as if she was going to fall off, but she held on as long as she could, or 5.64 seconds. "The most that's...

Body found in Florida, investigation underway

FLORIDA — A roadway in Venice is closed as police investigate a suspicious death, according to authorities. Officials said Grove Street South has been shut down while officers with the Venice Police Department investigate the incident. Police responded to the 200 block of Grove Street South around 8:30 a.m. Monday after receiving a report of […] The post Body found in Florida, investigation underway first appeared on Ohio...
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Cops: Venice homicide under investigation

VENICE — The Venice Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide in the 200 block of Grove St. S., according to a social media post.

Deadly motorcycle crash temporarily shuts down northbound Sunshine Skyway

A deadly crash on one of Tampa Bay's most-traveled bridges temporarily shut down all northbound lanes and sent the southbound lanes into near-complete gridlock.

Rain returns to the Suncoast

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Easter Sunday: Happy Easter! A warm, and mostly sunny morning has turned into a hot and partly cloudy afternoon with pop up showers! Most of which are inland but some are making it closer to the coast. Tonight: Tonight we’ll watch for another, small 20% chance...
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Sarasota Police remembers officer killed in the line of duty 51 years ago

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Police Department is remembering an officer who was killed in the line of duty 51 years ago. A memorial wreath has been placed near his photo inside police headquarters. “More than 50 years later, his sacrifice is not forgotten,” the department said Monday on social media.
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Man dead after early morning fight in Venice, police say

A man died early Monday morning after a "reported fight" in Venice, according to police.
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Snowbirds turning into full-time Floridians

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 snowbirds staying longer. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email us at [email protected]!
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St. Petersburg Police Launch Massive Search For Missing 75-Year-Old Man

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department has launched an active search for Anthony Barlow, a 75-year-old man reported missing and endangered. Barlow was last seen leaving on foot near the intersection of 46th Street and 5th Avenue South at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 5th.

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