Returning to Florida: Navigating Flood Zones and School Choices
A Florida resident who had relocated to West Virginia to care for their grandmother is planning to return to Florida following the grandmother's passing. The resident is particularly interested in the Stillwell area of Wellen Park, despite recent concerns about flooding and hurricanes. The resident's primary concern...
Unsettling Experience at Bradenton Dive Shop: Surge Pricing and Safety Concerns
A local diver recently shared an unsettling experience at a dive shop in Bradenton on Cortez, Florida. The diver expressed concerns about the shop's surge pricing and air fill procedures. The diver, who usually supports local dive shops, was taken aback when the price quoted for an air fill suddenly increased due to...
UPDATE: Child died as a result of crash in Walmart parking lot
ENGLEWOOD — A 3-year-old child has died after being hit by a Jeep in the parking lot of the Walmart store in Englewood late Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.
Man Kept St. Petersburg Tesla Dealership Cybertruck for Two Days, Caused $20K Damage
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A St. Petersburg man was arrested after deputies say he failed to return a Tesla Cybertruck taken out for a scheduled demo drive and later caused significant damage to the vehicle. According to arrest affidavits from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Richel J. Valdivia...
Ex-Florida deputy sentenced to 5 years of probation in animal abuse case
A former Florida deputy was sentenced to five years of probation and is prohibited from owning, possessing or caring for any animal after he was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty . Nicholas Anthony Zotto, 31, was arrested in December 2023 after he failed to shut down his dog-sitting business , Pawesome...
Popular Sarasota restaurateur set to open new dining, drinking concept
After an acclaimed Sarasota restaurant closed earlier this year , a new dining and drinking concept will soon open at the same location, with one of the same owners from the previous establishment. Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy will open Monday, Dec. 1 in Southside Village, according to co-owner Edward Zaki. Along with...
Sarasota Residents Urged to Know Legal Differences Between Electric Bicycles and Motor Bicycles Before...
Authorities in Sarasota, Florida, are advising holiday shoppers to know the difference between electric bicycles and electric motor bicycles. The two types of vehicles may look similar, but they have different legal requirements.
‘I couldn’t move’: Crossing guard severely injured after bike crash in Sarasota
A crossing guard at Lakeview Elementary School was rushed to the hospital after a collision with a bike rider during the school day.
State and local leaders join in on homelessness Thanksgiving luncheon in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Across the Suncoast, people are preparing for Thanksgiving, and local organizations are making sure those experiencing homelessness have a meal. On Wednesday, hundreds of people experiencing homelessness showed up at St. Martha’s Church in Sarasota to receive a meal during the 25th annual...
Pets rescued from house fire in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A dog and a cat were rescued from a house on fire Wednesday in Sarasota, fire officials said. Portions of McIntosh Road were closed in both directions due to the house fire in the 4300 block of Maygog Road, a block south of Wilkinson Road. When...

















