New flood zone maps bring some good news
VENICE — When the new FEMA flood maps are presented to the public, the news is usually bad for the overall community. ...
77-year-old veteran loses home in fire
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 77-year-old Vietnam veteran has lost his home in a fire. Crews were called to a three-alarm house fire Monday...
A big buffet & hibachi place in Florida that was closed state inspection has...
Super Buffet Reopens After Temporary ClosureIn the heart of Florida, where the appetite for diverse dining experiences is as vast as the state itself,...
Restaurant ordered shut for 3rd time; another had live roach on deli case
Below is a list of places inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Pan American House was not ordered...
81-year-old dead after pedestrian crash in Bradenton
TAMPA (WFLA) - An 81-year-old man is dead following a crash involving a pedestrian in Bradenton on Monday. According to Bradenton Police, the crash...
Florida free swimming lessons bill would fight tide of child drowning deaths. What to...
Last month a 5-year-old Bradenton girl died of an apparent accidental drowning. Sadly, she wasn't unusual. Florida — a state...
Publix exec to exit after 45 years
Publix announced Wednesday the upcoming departure of Vice President of Customer Experience Bob Bechtel, who will retire March 31. The Florida-based grocery chain said...
Bradenton police arrest former Manatee County teacher’s aide in ongoing investigation
A former Manatee County teacher's aide is in custody in connection to a 7-year-old, non-verbal student being tied up to a chair after the...
SMH-Venice to open new beds April 1
VENICE — Additional beds will be coming online at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice in less than two months. The top three levels of...
Allegiant announces 3 new flights from 2 Tampa Bay area airports
TAMPA, FLA. (WFLA) — Allegiant announced three new nonstop routes from two Tampa Bay area airports on Monday. The airline announced a...
