Bradenton FL

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Venice Police say they arrested a woman sleeping in a running car in the parking lot of the police department June 29. According to a police report, at about 1:30 a.m., officers found the woman asleep in a Toyota sedan, with the engine running. Officers say they saw several partially consumed...

The Fourth of July holiday on Friday will cause some temporary road closures in Bradenton and Manatee County, including the Green Bridge. It will also affect trash pickup schedules, mail and local government services. Here’s what to know for Friday, July 4, 2025: Road closures On Friday, the Green Bridge will close...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Police have arrested an 18-year-old man for possession of a firearm equipped with a what’s called a “Glock switch,” an illegal modification that converts a handgun into a fully automatic weapon. According to a police department post on Facebook, detectives discovered Jaquan...

A new Florida law impacting first-time learner license holders under the age of 18 goes into effect this summer. While the law is effective July 1, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has advised that the new requirements will not be enforced until August 1, 2025. Beginning August 1,...

NORTH PORT — The viability of the new North Port Behavioral Health Center may be at risk just months after its opening.

The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a man who fled from officers with a fake license plate on Tuesday.

In June 2024, multiple city council members opposed offering the Sugar Hill Group 18 additional months to prove they could meet an already long-negotiated development agreement’s requirements. The deal passed. Discussions regarding the embattled transformation of Tangerine Plaza began in 2020 under former Mayor Rick...

There’s something almost poetic about finding burger perfection in an unassuming spot tucked away on 4th Street in St. Petersburg. El Cap isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they’re just making it taste better than anyone else. In a world of fancy food trends and Instagram-worthy culinary...

Multiple Florida cities including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and North Port have canceled or postponed July 4th celebrations due to forecasted inclement weather and safety concerns.

Tucked away in Bradenton lies a sprawling red kingdom where bargain seekers and curiosity collectors converge like moths to a particularly bright and chaotic flame. The Red Barn Flea Market isn’t just large—it’s the kind of place where you might need to leave a trail of popcorn to find your way back to civilization.