Thick fog blankets US-41 on Sunday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Watch this incredible video showing the thick fog conditions across the Suncoast this morning.
Manatee County, FL, Rodney’s Jamaican Grill was cited for 13 violations, rodent issues
Rodney's Jamaican Grill, a well-visited Caribbean eatery located at 420 67 St W in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, received 13 violations during a November 5, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The inspector's note revealed several issues, including rodent droppings,...
Manatee County approves two more community development districts
New buyers increasingly have little choice but to live in these developer-controlled districts. Host: A fast-growing share of homeowners in the region are paying more assessments to their community development district than taxes to their county. That’s according to an investigative series by Suncoast Searchlight....
Sarasota County man killed Friday night in one-car crash
A 36-year-old Venice man was killed Nov. 7 in a one-vehicle crash, state troopers say. A 2019 Subaru was traveling west on Flamingo Road in Sarasota County at 6:35 p.m. at a high rate of speed, east of the intersection of Crystal Road, Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release. The driver failed to maintain...
NORTH PORT: Police chase ends with two damaged patrol cars, DUI arrest
NORTH PORT — North Port Police chased and arrested an Englewood resident for refusing to stop while driving recklessly late Tuesday.
Major crash slows traffic on northbound I-275 in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A major crash slowed traffic on northbound I-275 in St. Petersburg Saturday afternoon. Authorities have not released any official information, but data from the Florida Department of Transportation showed a severe backup at 54th Avenue South, close to mile marker 18. The traffic extended...
Swordfish Grill and Cortez Kitchen in Cortez, Florida Present “Stone Crab Fest”
Stone crab lovers… brace yourselves and rejoice. The “Stone Crab Fest” is in full swing at the Swordfish Grill and Cortez Kitchen!. They have put together a limited-edition menu loaded with Stone Crab favorites and chef-created dishes you’ll only see for a limited time. Each restaurant will have its own specials to...
Commissioners Deny Pomelo Bluff Appeal Amid Ongoing Developer Disputes
BRADENTON — Manatee County Commissioners unanimously upheld a staff determination that the 1,204-acre Pomelo Bluff property in Myakka does not qualify as "contiguous and conterminous" under Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.1.2.8. The denial blocks a likely future proposal to build 3,611 residential units east of the...
The City In Florida Where Nomads Say They’ve Found “Freedom And Wi-Fi”
St. Petersburg, Florida has quietly become a magnet for digital nomads seeking the perfect balance between work and play. This sunny Gulf Coast city offers more than just palm trees and beaches; it delivers reliable internet, vibrant culture, and a lifestyle that lets remote workers thrive. Nomads from around the...
Plans for a second high school in Lakewood Ranch debated due to traffic
Commissioner Jason Bearden said there’s a lot of talk about “smart growth” among commissioners in Manatee County, but in his opinion, building a high school off Lorraine Road before finishing the recently defunded widening project on Lorraine Road is “dumb growth.”. “We cannot continue to just...
