One killed, one critically injured in Tamiami Trail crash
NOKOMIS — One person was killed in a crash along Tamiami Trail on Thursday.
Suncoast Humane Society launches pet food drive in response to government shutdown
ENGLEWOOD — The Suncoast Humane Society is launching a two-day pet food donation drive in response to the government shutdown.
New ‘Don’t Block the Box’ Markings and Fines Coming to Major Bradenton Intersections
The Bradenton Police Department is adding new pavement markings at several major intersections to prevent drivers from entering congested intersections and causing traffic delays. Markings have been completed at 1st Street at 9th Avenue and 13th Avenue.
Deadly High-Speed crash on Flamingo Road
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 36-year-old Venice man was killed Friday evening after losing control of his vehicle while speeding down Flamingo Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the driver of a 2019 Subaru was heading east at a high rate of speed, just east of the intersection...
Mayor rescinds employment offer to pending public works director
HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth has rescinded her offer to Addie Javed to serve as the city’s next public works director and city engineer. Titsworth did so after the city received a phone call regarding a past employment reference that Javed provided, and after reading news reports pertaining to Javed’s Oct. 13...
Inspectors temporarily close two Bradenton restaurants with food safety issues
Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues. The reports are public information. During recent inspections, a Bradenton restaurant and a Bradenton food truck were both temporarily shut down...
Florida’s Most Unique Adventure: 10 Things to Know Before Swimming with Horses
Did you know you can swim with horses in Florida? This article will outline everything you need to know before you embark on this exciting adventure. The author did this in Bradenton, Florida. 1. Horses make weird sounds as they swim Our guide had warned us about this before we set off on our swimming... The post...
Lucky ticket from Publix turns Florida woman into instant millionaire
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $6.25 million Florida Lotto jackpot. According to the Florida Lottery, Holmes Beach resident Robin Glover, 41, stepped into Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on October 30 to officially claim her prize from the...
COLUMN: Jesus is ‘grand marshal’ of eternal life
Christmas is only a short time away, with stores already packed with decorations and gifts and children crafting their wish lists.
Residents invited to apply for financial assistance for home purchases and rehabilitation
Sarasota County residents may apply for financial assistance to buy homes and to rehabilitate owner-occupied dwellings, thanks to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, county staff has announced. Applications will be accepted “on a first-qualified, first-served basis” through June 30, 2028, or...

















