One person found dead after being shot inside vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — One person is dead and another was injured after two men were found shot inside a car early Sunday morning in Bradenton, according to authorities. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were on routine patrol when they heard gunshots in the 5200 block of 14th Street West, an area that includes a...
RNR Tire Express Marks 25 Years With 31-Day Tire and Wheel Giveaway
RNR Tire Express (RNR) marked its 25th anniversary with its largest giveaway to date. In December 2025, RNR hosted 31 days of giveaways, awarding more than $25,000 to 25 winners from more than 33,000 entries. One entrant received the grand prize. Grand Prize Winner and Awards. The winner of RNR’s...
DISH could pull ABC7 WWSB-TV from its service soon
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - DISH Network customers could lose access to ABC7 WWSB-TV at 7 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, March 10, unless the satellite provider and the station reach a new carriage agreement. If the parties do not reach a deal, DISH will drop ABC7 from its channel lineup Tuesday...
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation gala defies expectations with Idina Menzel
Titled “Defying Expectations: An Evening in Three Acts,” the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation gala featured opulent design combining two themes: the frozen fairyland of “Frozen” and the dark emerald land of “Wicked.” Both, of course, were chosen in honor of the guest performer, Tony-award winning singer Idina...
Dog adoption opportunity for Molly in Sarasota
Love4PawsFL is seeking a forever home for Molly, a 1.5-year-old Labradoodle mix currently in Sarasota, Florida. Molly is affectionate, gentle with other dogs, and enjoys cuddling and companionship. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative.
SMH on top hospital list
SARASOTA — It seems like another week, another list for Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Purple Alert: Police search for missing endangered senior citizen
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Police in Bradenton are searching for a 74-year-old man who walked away from his home Sunday afternoon and may be disoriented because of underlying medical issues. According to the Bradenton Police Department (BPD), Roberto Ceballos Ramirez was last seen around 2 p.m. after leaving his home...
Major off-price fashion retailer opening new Sarasota County store
Since 1973, Nordstrom Rack has been delivering high-end brands at a low-end price. Now, on March 19 at 9 a.m., Sarasota County shoppers can visit their own Nordstrom Rack location. Spanning 27,000 square feet, the new store — and the only location in Sarasota — will sell discounted apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty...
Lakewood Ranch man given zero percent chance to live after gasoline explosion now shares...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Anthony Razzano was 12 years old when a gasoline explosion burned more than 87% of his body and cost him his left hand. Doctors said his chances of survival were zero. Decades later, he is living in Lakewood Ranch and sharing his story with others. Razzano...
Sarasota County Fire Department breaks down 2025 call volume report
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - There’s little doubt local first responders stay busy, but in a new report released by the Sarasota County Fire Department, we’re learning just how busy they really are. In fiscal year 2025, the department received 67,504 calls. Of those calls, more than 80% were...

















