St. Petersburg Police relocate rideshare spots in nightlife district
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Downtown St. Pete has a popular nightlife, especially in the 200 block of Central Avenue. With so many people in this area on Friday and Saturday nights, St. Petersburg Police Department officials say they want to try and make the area safer. Lt. Thomas Qualey...
Venice Marine Patrol keeps an eye out for boating dangers
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Rain or shine, you can find the Venice PD Marine patrol surveying the waters of the Suncoast. On a ride along with master officer Paul Joyce ABC7 learned some helpful information for a safe day on the water. Joyce advises that those who want to get...
People Drive From All Over Florida To Eat At This Legendary Tropical-Style Tiki Bar
There’s something magical about finding a place where the seafood is so fresh it practically introduces itself to you before jumping onto your plate. Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant in Sarasota is exactly that kind of Florida treasure. The thatched tiki roof beckons from the roadside like a tropical...
Bay area bee farmers react to honeybee decline this year
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — While the nationwide honeybee population reached a record high three years ago, scientists are concerned in 2025. A study by Washington State University predicted a 60-70% loss in the honeybee population. Locally, the bee population has dealt with its own set of challenges — most...
‘Urgency is the word of the day’
Sarasota County leaders voted Tuesday to create a separate stormwater department — breaking it off from Public Works — just days after a joint investigation by Suncoast Searchlight and Florida Trident revealed systemic mismanagement ahead of catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.
Nolan Middle student places third at international HOSA event
Lakewood Ranch resident Peter Hotaling, 13, dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon because he is fascinated by how the brain works. He would like to help people who have tumors, head injuries or any other brain-specific problem that might occur. “It's always been so unique and complicated, and it's like a...
Baby raccoons rescued after wandering around North Port City Hall
Three baby raccoons were rescued after wandering around City Hall in North Port on Thursday.
Nearly 400-unit housing project proposed in north St. Pete
A developer has submitted plans to build a 381-unit apartment complex in the Gateway area of north St. Petersburg, despite the property’s employment center zoning. Pinellas County property records state that a limited liability company purchased the site at 11101 Roosevelt Blvd. N. for $0 in September 2023. Documents...
Family struck by lightning on Florida beach
Family of three appeared to be struck by lightning while under an umbrella on the beach. A 17-year-old girl was transported as a trauma alert to Tampa General Hospital.
Reef relieved of 1,200 pounds of trash
VENICE — An artificial reef off Venice received a cleanup from the Suncoast Reef Rovers.
