One Stop Cares concludes its annual Thanksgiving event
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A local organization hosted its third annual Thanksgiving event Saturday, Nov.22, aimed at serving families struggling with housing costs while connecting them with community resources. One Stop Cares, works to prevent homelessness for tenants of One Stop Housing. The organization provided...
Teachers and Students Say Mold Concerns Continue at Lakewood Ranch High School
LAKEWOOD RANCH — Concerns about possible mold and air quality at Lakewood Ranch High School have led district officials to call in the professionals. Campus faculty, students, and their families anxiously await the industrial hygienists’ findings and say they look forward to hearing the plan for next steps.
Four Arrested on Leisure Place After Community Tips Lead to Drug Seizure in Sarasota
On November 20, 2025, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four people at 2903 Leisure Place in Sarasota. The arrests followed a search warrant based on community complaints and tips to Crime Stoppers. Officers seized 33.8 grams of methamphetamine, three clonazepam pills, other unidentified pills, and...
Mosquito-Free Experience at Fort Desoto’s North Beach
If you're considering a trip to North Beach at Fort Desoto, you might be wondering about the mosquito situation. This is a common concern among visitors, as these pesky insects can often be a nuisance.
Sarasota charter school employee accused of inappropriately touching 3 students
Video: Catch up on recent top stories from across Tampa Bay SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota Police Department said a 21-year-old who worked and volunteered at local schools is facing felony charges for inappropriate behavior with students. Two of the victims attended Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, and one...
Domestic violence survivor turns near-death attack into a mission to help
The buzz of blow dryers and hum of small talk fill Rhonda Calahan’s Sarasota salon most days — until her phone rings.
Local nonprofits offer free Thanksgiving meals and turkey giveaways
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Local nonprofits are providing holiday assistance this Thanksgiving week. They are offering free turkeys, side-dish kits, and hot meals for families in need. Second Chance Last Opportunity will distribute frozen turkeys on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at 2727 Veronica H. Allen in Sarasota. Only...
Sheriff cashes in on ICE crackdown
As the federal government intensifies its immigration crackdown, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has emerged as one of the Suncoast’s most active partners with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Program will divert 911 mental health calls to professionals
VENICE — A $187,500 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation will fund a new mental health crisis response partnership between the Venice Police Department and Centerstone, a nonprofit mental health and substance use disorder treatment organization.
Male makes bomb, mass shooting threats on Anna Maria Island
HOLMES BEACH – Police responded to two separate bomb threats and a mass shooting threat at the White Sands Beach Resort, 6504 Gulf Drive, on Friday, Nov. 21. “We’re doing everything we can to identify the suspect who called in the bomb threats,” Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said. “We do not believe there’s...
