LOCAL SPORTS: Venice swimmer making his mark in competition at 75 years old
VENICE — One Venice native is defying his age, having won multiple medals at the Pan-American Masters Games in Cleveland, Ohio, last month....
Black-owned roastery ages coffee beans in spirit barrels for distinctive taste
August is National Black Business Month. So, over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting different Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay Area....
This Black-Owned Barbershop Provides Free Haircuts To Children Enrolled In Its Book Club
Antonio Brown worked at six barbershops and decided to open his own storefront. ABC Action News reports he is...
As primary nears, Stanley Campbell lays out his case for Senate Dem nomination
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Stanley Campbell spoke at the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church in St. Petersburg on Aug. 13, 2024. (Photo by...
Tropical Storm Debby Exposes Decades of Failed Republican Policies
The recent "inconvenience" caused by Tropical Storm Debby is obvious to Manatee County residents. But my Manatee County neighbors need to know that those...
Shoppers rejoice: New Sarasota-Bradenton area Target to officially open this weekend
Bradenton-area Target fans will have a reason to celebrate this weekend. The newest Target store at 75th Street and Manatee Avenue will...
Winter Pride controversy: St Pete pride distances self from event
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The owner of one of the largest gay-owned businesses in St. Petersburg said he was "shocked" after he learned the...
Residents Uninformed of Lake Manatee Dam Risk Before Storm
As Tropical Storm Debby moved across Cuba Friday, Aug. 2, the National Hurricane Center warned of heavy rain and flooding along Florida's west coast....
St. Petersburg Business Owner Suspected of Running $330 Million Ponzi Scheme
A St. Petersburg business owner, Russell Todd Burkhalter, is currently under scrutiny for allegedly executing a Ponzi scheme that swindled over $330 million from...
Footage shows foiled robbery attempt in Manatee County
ELLENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - In Manatee County, new footage shows thieves in the act at the Ellenton Outlet Mall. This happened just before 3...
