Dog dies after picking up firework as it went off: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg police say a dog died in a fireworks accident in a neighborhood on Thursday night. According to SPPD, officers responded to the 3900 block of 8th Ave. S. Investigators say people were throwing fireworks in an alley, and a loose dog ran after one,...
4th of July Fireworks Schedule for Bradenton and Sarasota
BRADENTON — Independence Day once again brings a fireworks spectacular to the Manatee River between the Green and De Soto Bridges. The sky will start lighting up at 9:30 p.m. with a show by Zambelli International. You can enjoy the show from both the Palmetto and Bradenton sides of the river.
Police looking for group taking food from apartment complex clubhouse
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - BPD is investigating several burglaries at the Springs of Palma Sola apartment complex at 4601 66th St. W. On at least four days, between June 21 and July 3, multiple individuals entered the community’s clubhouse in the early morning hours, between 1-4 a.m., and stole food and beverages, and...
Rain or shine: Bradenton, Palmetto host joint July 4th celebration
The cities of Bradenton and Palmetto are joining forces this year for a joint Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4.
New Super Speeder law cracks down on the need for speed
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Local law enforcement is warning to not step on the gas this weekend, because they will be watching. Bradenton police want motorists to know about Florida’s new Super Speeder law. If you are caught going 50mph to 100mph over the speed limit, you could end up in jail.
Tampa Man Sentenced to Five Years for Embezzling Over $500,000 from St. Petersburg Company
A Tampa man, identified as 34-year-old Zachary Rugen, has been sentenced to a five-year federal prison term for committing wire fraud and possessing firearms as a convicted felon. As reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington handed...
VIDEO: More than $3,000 stolen from St. Petersburg Habitat for Humanity home
Police are searching for a suspect caught on camera stealing tools and supplies worth more than $3,000 from a Habitat for Humanity home.
Sarasota company faces backlash over role at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
A viral video prompts threats and a slew of low customer ratings against U.S. Tent Rental. Host: Last week, a video surfaced online, tying a Sarasota company to the building of the “Alligator Alcatraz”. It prompted a slew of low customer ratings, threats, and a picket at the offices of U.S. Tent Rental on Tuesday....
This Florida Forest Adventure Lets You Soar Through Pine Trees And Conquer Aerial Obstacles
Looking for something wildly different to do in Florida that doesn’t involve sand between your toes or theme park lines? Imagine being high up in the treetops, inching across rope bridges, zipping through the forest, and shouting “woo!” as you conquer obstacle after obstacle—all while squirrels look on like you’re the show.
UPDATE: Missing teens found: PCSO
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is looking for two missing teenagers from Oklahoma who were visiting St. Pete Beach.
