14-Year-Old Arrested For Alleged Snapchat School Shooting Threat In Florida
Manatee County, FL - A 14-year-old student in Manatee County was arrested after allegedly posting a threat of a school shooting on Snapchat. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving notice of the threatening message around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Deputies said the ninth-grade student at Braden River High...
Traffic backed up over 5 miles with I-75 crash
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The morning commute is delayed on I-75 northbound, approaching Clark Road. Live FDOT traffic camera feeds are showing what appears to be a crash involving multiple vehicles, just beyond the Clark Road off-ramp. As of 6:50 a.m., the right lane is blocked, and delays exceed 15...
St. Pete gas station to be redeveloped for new restaurant and retail hub
A major change is coming to the Grand Central District. The Citgo gas station and convenience store at 2801 Central Ave is set to be demolished to make way for a brand-new retail and dining hub. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, local contractor Build America Luxury Homes plans...
Pair of suspected thieves team up to skip-scan $80 in merchandise at Walmart
A pair of women from St. Petersburg were arrested for theft after allegedly teaming up to skip-scan items at Walmart. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, regarding shoplifting in progress around 5 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Of...
Owner of Palmetto pet care business found guilty of animal cruelty
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The owner of a pet care business in Palmetto has been found guilty of animal cruelty. Nicholas Zotto, a former officer with the Bradenton Police Department, was charged in 2023 for abusing dogs in his care at Pawsome Sitters. A sentencing date has not yet been...
Florida’s Next Major Aquarium to Open Oct. 8 in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium announced that its long-awaited Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) will officially open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Nathan Benderson Park. Tickets for the grand opening event and general admission are now available at mote.org/tickets. The...
Parents of Wilkinson Elementary students share concerns with school board
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Parents and students shared concerns over the possibility of the closing of Wilkinson Elementary School to Sarasota County School Board members Tuesday. The news that the STEM-certified school could close surprised many. “Completely shocked,” said Allie Martin. “We had no idea our school was...
This Low-Key Restaurant In Florida Has BBQ Ribs That Are Absolutely To Die For
Sometimes the best culinary treasures aren’t found in fancy establishments with white tablecloths and sommelier service, but in humble buildings with character etched into every wall. Texas Best Barbecue in Englewood, Florida is exactly that kind of place – a no-frills BBQ joint where the meat speaks louder than...
Coastal Orthopedics expands team with new orthopedic surgeon
BRADENTON, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, home to a team of musculoskeletal physicians specializing in joint replacement, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy, recently expanded its highly skilled staff of orthopedic specialists with the...
MAJORITY PASS: School board OKs prayer, civics proposals
SARASOTA — Following the proposal of a three-part resolution, including a proposal to add prayer before meetings, last week’s Sarasota County School Board workshop was met with a few concerns.
