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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - In the biggest bypass of 2025, 1.7 million gallons of wastewater ended up in the Manatee River. The bypass happened on Sept. 8 and has been causing concern within the community. According to a report by the city of Bradenton, the water was partially treated. The...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Two illegal arcades in St. Petersburg have been shut down. St. Peterburg police, along with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, busted the illegal arcades on Sept. 16. By the numbers:. Law enforcement officials say agents seized 30 slot machines, five fish tables (gambling video game...

The Bradenton Police Department said a man was arrested Sunday after he was caught doing a burnout to "impress girls" at a red light while driving under the influence.

There’s more to Sarasota than sunshine and sand. Its galleries, shops, and cultural spaces help define the city’s style. Now, as expectations evolve, local businesses are rethinking how they reach people who live here and those who come to visit. Today’s Sarasota shopper wants more than beautiful products....

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s been nearly a week since iconic Booker High School coach Fred Gilmore passed away. The iconic Tornadoes coach passed away last Friday, September 12, at the age of 59. The 1983 Booker High School graduate later came back and coached at his Alma mater for more than 30 years.

A man who was on probation for an unrelated case was taken back to jail this week after Bradenton police said he was caught beating a 9-week-old puppy.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Bradenton Police Department continues to investigate a Manatee County construction company, after complaints regarding unfinished hurricane repairs in Seabreeze Mobile Estates. The neighborhood was hit by Hurricane Milton in October 2024, and at least 25 homeowners hired RedFin...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Rotary Club of Sarasota opened its latest donation to the Sarasota County School District on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The donation is a $90,000 outdoor dining patio at Booker Middle School. The inspiration is to foster positive student behavior and enrich school culture with this...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Law enforcement has seized multiple gambling machines and nearly $20,000 in cash after they said two St. Pete arcades were running illegal operations. St. Pete police, along with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, conducted joint operations on Tuesday at two establishments operating as...

Two pastors were arrested in St. Petersburg after attempting to block state crews from covering up a Black History Matters street mural outside the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. The mural The Florida Department of Transportation sent crews around 8 p.m. to paint over the mural, part of a statewide...