Bradenton FL

A 13-year-old was among two people arrested in separate helicopter laser strike incidents over the past week, according to deputies.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police have identified a woman they say robbed the Dollar Tree store on First Street West on July 8. Police say they are looking for Adrian Randall after forensic evidence at the scene linked Randall to the crime. Randall, 40, allegedly entered the store, wearing...

A Fort Myers pair is charged with federal robbery the Department of Justice said they went on an armed robbery spree across four counties along I-75 in September.

The newest addition to the shopping scene on St. Armands Circle blends flowery linens and sleek leather goods under a South Carolina-based brand. Spartina 449 opened a new boutique at 331 John Ringling Boulevard this month, making it the company's 19th store. A 20th is scheduled to open later this year in Naples.

Key takeaway: Dimmitt Automotive Group has been awarded rights to a Bentley franchise for downtown Sarasota in 2026. Core challenge: Maintaining high-end standards for a high-end customer base paying more than $200,000 for a car. What’s next: After the showroom opens in January, a service center will follow by...

Applications opened to developers last week in Sarasota County for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant (CDBG-DR) funds designed to bring new affordable housing online after last year’s hurricanes. The window for submissions will remain open until Oct. 24. There’s $30 million in reimbursement...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide behind the most ordinary facades, and Hickory Hollow in Ellenton proves this truth with every smoky, tender bite of their legendary pulled pork. This modest barbecue establishment sits quietly in Manatee County, its weathered exterior giving little hint of...

SARASOTA — Following steep federal funding cuts, a nonprofit’s connection to the community has stayed afloat due to the help of a local businessman.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Local law enforcement agencies have reported two separate incidents of people pointing lasers at sheriff’s office helicopters in recent days. On Sept. 17, Bradenton Police noticed a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office helicopter circling an area in the 900 block of 14th Street West. Officers heard...

PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA) — The Palmetto Police Department said a man has been charged with murder after shooting his girlfriend in the head on Sunday night. At around 11:30 p.m., Blanca Guzman Bartolon, 30, was at her home with her boyfriend, 25-year-old Cilas Roblero Morales, who began to act aggressively toward her...