Judge rules Florida violated federal law in protecting manatees from pollution
Amid an environmental threat to manatees in Florida, a federal district judge ruled the state violated the Endangered Species Act in regulating wastewater discharges into an east coast waterway.
Will schools start later in August 2025? Here’s when new start times will begin
As these final weeks of school approach, students across Florida are powering through finals and lingering homework assignments while fantasizing about their plans for their summer vacation . So obviously the last thing anyone wants to think about is when you go back to school, right? However, Florida students will...
Around 100 protestors rally against Dr. Fauci visit at Van Wezel
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Heated moments erupted outside of the Van Wezel Monday morning, ahead of Dr. Anthony Fauci speaking at the Performing Arts Center. Around 100 people held up signs and rallied against the former Chief Medical Advisor, calling him a murderer. They told ABC7 they believe the doctor should be...
Son of well-known boxer convicted of homicide
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The son of well-known boxer China Smith was convicted of second degree murder and attempted robbery. According to a release from the State Attorney, Howard China Smith III was convicted after jury trial of murder in the second degree with a firearm and attempted robbery with a firearm.
Homeless families with school-aged kids on the rise in Sarasota-Manatee and Florida
Earlier this year, Mendjana “MJ” Oge sat down with her 7-year-old son. What would he think, she asked Djaneli, who went by DJ, if he had to change schools one more time? Since starting first grade in the fall, DJ was now in his third school in six months while his family – uprooted by hurricanes and the housing...
Florida’s Housing Market ‘On the Brink’
Florida is becoming a "victim of its own success," Cotality wrote, as residents are now "looking to escape" after years of explosive growth in the state.
Inspectors temporarily close Bradenton restaurant with roach problem
It’s the second time this year that inspectors have closed the restaurant.
Florida Gas Prices Plummet, Dip To 2-Week Low
Relief at the pump is arriving for Florida drivers as gas prices have taken a significant downturn in recent days. After a brief uptick earlier last week, the state’s average gas price has dropped by a substantial 10 cents in just four days. As of Sunday, the average price...
Florida man turns trip to Publix into $1 million win
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man has one million reasons to smile. The Florida Lottery announced on Monday that Naples resident Alexander Demooy claimed the $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game. Lottery officials said Demooy bought his winning ticket from Publix at 175...
One dead, five missing after boat capsized off coast of Florida
Martin County Fire Rescue said four people were rescued from the vessel located 22 miles off Florida's coastline.
