Redington Beach backed by judge in beach access fight
The waterfront property owners argued that the ordinance was an unconstitutional "taking" of their private property.Story continues
Hurricane Shelter Deficiency Needs to be Corrected
We are remarkably unprepared to protect public lives in the event of a major hurricane. Highway evacuation is not always a viable option due...
Tropical Storm Debby debris pickup begins in Manatee County
Tropical Storm Debby debris pickup started Tuesday in Manatee County, with an initial focus on the areas most impacted by the storm. ...
Florida mom runs over 12-year-old daughter after dropping her off at school, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers in Sarasota are investigating after a child was run over by their own parent during their first day of...
Museum of Fine Arts hires new executive director
Klaudio Rodriguez has been named Executive Director and CEO of the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, following nearly two years of uncertainty and...
First-day tragedy: Student, struck by mom’s car in drop-off line, in critical condition
A middle school student was in critical condition Tuesday after she was ran over while being dropped at a middle school in Sarasota,...
Missing Sarasota man found dead inside submerged car
SARASOTA, Fla. - The body of a Sarasota man who disappeared on August 5 as he was driving to work has been located inside...
Palmetto Police: Man shot after pointing rifle at officers
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - One person has been shot in an officer-involved shooting, according to Palmetto Police. According to officers, the incident occurred Tuesday...
Sea turtle that recovered in Tampa Bay area released back into ocean
SIESTA KEY, Fla. - A sea turtle made its way back into the ocean during its release off Siesta Key Beach. The 154-pound female...
Post-Debby storm debris cleanup begins Tuesday in Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - Cleanup for Tropical Storm Debby continues, and on Tuesday, Manatee County will be collecting all of residents' storm debris. Haulers...
