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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — State and local officials are cracking down on illegal gambling operations, recently shutting down three arcades in Manatee County and seizing hundreds of illegal gambling machines. The Florida Gaming Control Commission, along with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security

Yet again, Sarasota County has found a way to turn its beaches, landmarks and beloved local institutions into real estate. Monopoly: Sarasota County Edition will roll out in March 2027, trading Boardwalk and Park Place for a locally curated lineup of businesses, nonprofits, parks, beaches and other places that help def

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County residents are experiencing decreased water pressure as the ongoing drought strains utility systems. Christian Collins, deputy director of Manatee County Utilities, said the issue affects residents in specific areas served by the reclaimed water system. “It’s essentially a su

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A truck carrying shell material crashed at Bee Ridge Road and Aberdeen Drive, according to Sarasota County Fire Department officials. No injuries were reported. Fire crews responded to the intersection and worked to mitigate a reported fluid leak and a diesel exhaust fluid leak. No one...

Stock image by Donald Kojich/Getty Images "Nobody's playing Hole 7 right now!" exclaims a Florida golfer as he zooms up on a massive alligator walking across the golf course. The post ‘Nobody’s Playing Hole 7’: Massive Alligator on Florida Golf Course appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Just in time for summer vacations, Aqua-Tots Sarasota began its annual “Swim With Your Clothes On” Water Safety Week. The event gives children the opportunity to practice swimming in everyday clothing during supervised lessons designed to simulate real-life water emergencies. The exercise helps

VENICE — An Osprey man who caused a crash by driving the wrong way on State Road 681 said he didn't think he was under the influence of alcohol, but DUI testing suggested otherwise.

At the window of the Harvest and Heart SRQ food truck, co-owner Eleonora Raso splits open an avocado, mashes it by hand and smears it across sourdough bread she baked that morning. Luigi, her husband and co-owner, works alongside her, as they’ve done for years. Their ties to Sarasota...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Expect patchy fog and low clouds this morning, with warm and humid conditions. Temperatures will start in the 70s. As the day goes on, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop, mainly inland during the afternoon and evening. Some storms could bring heavy rain, east of the interstate, bot

BRADENTON BEACH – Following extensive discussion and an outpouring of public support, the Bradenton Beach City Commission decided to retain the Bradenton Beach Police Department and discontinue the discussions about the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office possibly serving as the city’s contracted law enforcement agency. Th