Sarasota County approves $18.1M purchase of Stickney Point shopping plaza
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Commissioners voted to approve an $18.1 million purchase of the Stickney Point property, a waterfront shopping plaza that serves as a gateway to Siesta Key. The property at 1500 Stickney Point Road sits on the mainland side of the South Bridge to Siesta...
Crash blocking U.S. 41 near Bahia Vista
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bahai Vista Street are blocked because of a multi-car collision. Avoid the area if possible.
Crash causes 1 Hour delay on I-75 Tuesday morning
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A major crash is blocking 2 lanes on I-75 northbound at MM-192, just before the Jacaranda Blvd off-ramp. Earlier live FDOT video feeds showed a vehicle on it’s side, in the left northbound travel lanes. Drivers trying to exit the interstate at Jacaranda Blvd or...
‘Hoping she gets the death penalty,’ Daughter of accused double murderer speaks exclusively about...
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The daughter of a man allegedly killed by his ex-wife spoke exclusively about the tragedy that occurred two months ago. Julia Scott said the loss of her father David Scott is unimaginable for her and her four siblings, who are now facing hardships without their father. Susan Avalon,...
E-bikes, e-motorcycles, dirt bikes pushing limits on Legacy Trail in Sarasota County — What...
SARASOTA, Fla. - E-bikes, e-motorcycles and dirt bikes have been seen pushing the limits on the Legacy Trail and other areas of Sarasota County. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said they are working towards education and, eventually, enforcement. Those who use the Legacy Trail said they've seen a lot of...
Off-duty St. Pete officer saves baby from rottweiler attack in Parrish: ‘A mother’s worst...
PARRISH, Fla. - An off-duty police officer is being hailed as a hero after leaping a fence to save a two-month-old infant from a neighbor’s rottweiler Saturday morning. Dale Johnson, a St. Petersburg police officer, was preparing for work when he heard what he described as "the most blood-curdling screams" coming...
Justice Found 26 Years Later: Cold Case Arrest Made In 1999 Sarasota Murder
SARASOTA, Fla. – A Sarasota man is behind bars, facing charges for a brutal killing that had gone unsolved for over a quarter of a century. On February 9, 2026, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office officially served an arrest warrant to 55-year-old Kevin Holloway, linking him to the 1999 homicide of Esco Hunter Jr.
Teens involved in brawl jailed for 21 days, to start
NORTH PORT — Sarasota County School leaders, North Port High officials, parents and students want solutions following a brutal brawl that took place in a high school bathroom.
Seven Dead in Violent Multi-County Shooting Spree Including Suspected Gunman
Seven people are dead after a violent series of shootings that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, leaving families shattered across two Florida counties and investigators piecing together a trail of gunfire. Six victims were killed in their homes and driveways, and the suspected gunman is believed to have...
‘Every order matters’: Sarasota cafe sees 60% drop in business amid ongoing U.S. 41...
The City of Sarasota is about five months into a multi-phase, $30 million project to replace an aging 60-year-old water line underneath U.S. 41.
