‘They will kill us’: Suncoast residents raise alarms over Iran
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Organizers calling the Sunday afternoon protest a struggle for freedom and human rights. Negin Sami organized the gathering and she tells ABC7 this issue is bigger than them and they want to let the community know what is happening to their homeland. Sami publically stood up to the Islamic...
Florida Scenic Train Rides In Parrish!
The Florida Railroad Museum (FRRM) in Parrish offers something increasingly rare in today’s rail landscape: a chance to ride historic equipment over a surviving fragment of an early-20th-century mainline, with the scenery and “click-clack” pace that make heritage railroading feel timeless. Rather than being a static...
Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines announce merger
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Allegiant Airlines, one of the top budget airlines in America, has announced that it is merging with Sun Country Airlines to give a more competitive, leisure-focused American airline. In a social media post on Sunday afternoon, they announced that this will expand services to popular...
North Port ranked No. 2 in U-Haul’s growth index
NORTH PORT — North Port is growing fast. You likely already knew that. But now the moving brand U-Haul is saying so, too.
“We Want Justice!” Hundreds rally in Sarasota after Minneapolis ICE agent fatally shoots woman
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds of activists gathered at Bayfront Park on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis. The demonstration was part of a nationwide “ICE Out For Good” weekend of action following the death of...
Florida bill takes aim at paper straws
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida bill is taking aim at paper straws. A bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would require jurisdictions with straw laws to allow options other than paper. The bill claims that paper straws are harmful to the environment and...
Artist’s work accepted in Embracing Our Differences competition for third time
VENICE — For the third time, Venice resident Wayne Ramirez, the son of Puerto Rican immigrants, has had a painting accepted in the annual Embracing Our Differences competition.
St. Pete tower receives approval despite opposition
Long-debated plans to demolish seven structures within the Downtown St. Petersburg National Register Historic District and build a 21-story, $134 million luxury apartment tower can now move forward. Development Review Commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to approve the 370-unit project, dubbed The Pelican. Their...
Sarasota’s rally for democracy in Iran
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - As protests continue across Iran and demands for democracy grow, members of the local community have organized a peaceful solidarity gathering to stand with the Iranian people. The event is scheduled for Jan. 11, starting at 2:30 p.m., by the Unconditional Statue at Marina Jack in...
Weekend events offer family fun across Suncoast area
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The first weekend of the year features multiple family-friendly events across the Suncoast area, with activities ranging from food trucks to wellness expos. The North Jetty Food Truck Rally begins at 5 p.m. Friday at North Jetty Park in Nokomis. The event will feature yard games,...
