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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla — The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for witnesses of an I-75 crash involving a tractor-trailer making an illegal U-turn, which led to the death of a Manatee County man, to come forward. Troopers said the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday when the tractor-trailer was...

One of the best restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton — especially for the winning pairing of waterfront views and fresh seafood — has been named a top dining destination in America. Among 39 establishments from across the country, with only two from Florida, Tide Tables has earned a spot on the 2026 USA TODAY...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Drivers are forced to detour off of US-41 southbound, in Bradenton Thursday morning. A major crash involving multiple vehicles has injured at least one person, and shut down the southbound lanes of US-41. The crash is between 66th Ave West and Florida Ave. 26th Street...

If you love comfort food that tastes like it came straight from Grandma’s kitchen, Der Dutchman in Sarasota is your next must-stop. The Amish buffet and bakery lure you in with fried chicken, fresh pies, and warm hospitality that keeps plates and smiles full. With a glowing 4.6-star reputation and a gift shop...

Sarasota County charter boat captains took part in a rally Wednesday at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park to oppose a new county rule that they say could hurt the future of the industry.

A shooting that left four victims and the suspect dead in a Sarasota gated community was linked to a separate homicide in Florida, authorities said.

An onlooker captured video. Authorities respond after finding shark in dangerous predicament: 'The deputies stayed close' first appeared on The Cool Down .

FLORIDA — A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening in a crash on State Road 681 near Venice, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of En Theos Lane and SR 681. Investigators said a van driven by a 32-year-old Cape Coral man was preparing to...

Florida police reported back that a true crime case involving murder, started in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday this week. Later, it spread to a linked case in Sarasota. Well, the suspected killer is dead, and the details seem extraordinary. Read on to find out more. Two Different Locations Law enforcement cracked a case...

Sarasota County is primed to buy one of the most notable properties in the region, a colorful gateway to Siesta Key that includes bay frontage, docks, water sports outposts and even a restaurant, in a $18.1 million deal. And, in the years ahead, the skyline there could look much different...