Update: Motorcyclist killed in Nokomis crash on US-41
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Authorities are releasing more details about a weekend crash that left a motorcyclist dead on US-41 near Bayshore Drive. The crash happened just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said both vehicles were heading south on US-41, with the motorcycle in the left lane and the...
East County Athlete of the Week: Jenna Jahn
Jenna Jahn had never competed in the 400-meter hurdles until March 13. As a freshman for the Lakewood Ranch High girls track and field team, she was new to the event, but she clocked a 1:13.67 to place first at the Eddie Starling Memorial Invite — hosted by Southeast High School — and broke the Mustangs' program...
Cops: Woman committed grand theft against former employer
VENICE — A former employee of a Venice business is accused of using her position in the company to steal more than $20,000 over the past several years.
Sarasota County jury convicts man of second-degree murder in 2023 roommate killing
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota County jury has convicted Darryl Dye of second-degree murder with a firearm in the 2023 killing of his roommate, according to the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office. Dye was sentenced to life in prison shortly after the guilty verdict was returned Friday,...
Speed Limit Push
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Florida’s plan to raise highway speeds to 80 miles per hour. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next,...
School Board to vote on student protest policy Tuesday
SARASOTA — A Sarasota County School Board member last month raised the idea of banning students from protesting on campus and punishing staff or outside organizations for helping them.
Lithium-ion battery ignites fire at Sarasota e-bike shop
A fire with large plumes of smoke broke out overnight Sunday at a Sarasota bike shop, and officials said a lithium-ion battery is to blame.
These Apple Fritters Sell Out Fast, So Locals Line Up Early At This Florida...
Florida has no shortage of great bakeries, but what if one pastry was the reason people set alarms and show up early?. Across the Sunshine State, there is a quiet obsession with a treat that looks simple but delivers something unforgettable. Golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with warm cinnamon...
How dolphins communicate – new discoveries from a long-term study in Sarasota, Florida
A database of sounds from a community of wild dolphins is proving to be a great resource for researchers studying dolphin communication.
Sarasota airport among 20 that don’t use TSA officers at security checkpoints
TSA lines don't seem to be much of a problem at airports that technically don’t use TSA officers.
