Bradenton FL

A Florida man faces vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter charges after allegedly striking and killing a 38-year-old mother riding an e-bike in Gulfport.

In a significant shift for gun laws in the Sunshine State, the Florida First District Court of Appeal has deemed the state's ban on the open carry of firearms unconstitutional. This decision has been enacted with immediate effect as informed by Attorney General James Uthmeier last Monday. Consequently, open carry is...

A local restaurant chain specializing in San Francisco-style Mexican street food is expanding. Poppo’s Taqueria recently announced its first restaurant in Parrish, in the Market Walk at North River Ranch shopping plaza, will open sometime this winter. An exact date was not announced. Poppo’s first location opened in...

Nestled in the sun-drenched streets of Bradenton, Florida, there’s a turquoise-blue building with a coral roof that houses what might just be the Sunshine State’s most perfect cheeseburger – a culinary masterpiece that locals protect like a secret fishing spot. RJ Gator’s of Bradenton doesn’t look like...

Tucked away in the coastal community of Apollo Beach, Florida sits an unassuming treasure that food enthusiasts whisper about with reverence and locals defend with fierce loyalty. The Apollo Beach Diner doesn’t look like much from the outside – just a modest beige building with a simple blue and green...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Florida’s minimum wage going up another dollar at the end of the month. Also discussed were how streaming shows are creating new...

Panda Buffet in Bradenton failed a health inspection earlier this month after inspectors found 12 violations, including several high-priority infractions, problems with food storage, and chemical handling that could have made customers sick.

Over the last several years, going back to 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), ranks road segments nationwide by the number of fatal crashes per mile. The information reveals that Florida is home to the nation’s most dangerous road. 14th Street West...

The Sarasota Police Department is increasing efforts to make local roads safer for everyone, especially pedestrians and bicyclists. Thanks to new funding, officers are rolling out a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) initiative aimed at reducing serious and fatal crashes in the community. Sarasota County is ranked...

The best things in life aren’t free, but at the Sarasota Swap Meet & Flea Market, they’re close enough to make your wallet do a happy dance while your trunk gets stuffed with treasures you didn’t know existed. This sprawling weekend wonderland has become the stuff of...