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.
You Know You’ve Lived in Florida Too Long if These 11 Things Seem Totally...
Florida—land of endless sunshine, questionable headlines, and residents who casually dodge hurricanes and alligators like it’s no big deal. When “cold” means anything below 70 degrees, and Publix subs inspire fierce devotion, you’ve officially crossed into peak Floridian territory. If these 11 realities feel totally...
Florida Hiker Finds Massive Alligator Walking Down The Trail Like A Prehistoric Dinosaur
A hiker in Central Florida came upon an unusual sight on the trail. They were out on the Juniper Prairie Wilderness east of Ocala when they spotted an enormous Florida alligator lumbering along like it owned the place. The saying goes that anywhere in Florida that you can find freshwater then chances are there is […]...
Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Purchasing and Offering to Sell ‘Genuine Human Remains’ on...
52-year-old Kymberlee Schopper is facing charges of trading in human tissue
First Alert Weather: A rather calm weather week ahead
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The jet stream will continue with a mostly west-to-east motion today and remain relatively flat. Surface high pressure will persist, bringing light winds and sunny skies. Gradually throughout the day, an upper-level trough of low pressure will develop to our west and slowly approach the area....
Arts Editor: Multiple examples of creative originality on display
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has produced a lot of musicals and revues focused on different artists and styles of music, but this week it is trying something new with the world premiere of “Syncopated Avenue.” It's a musical created by Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and his brother Michael that...
Venice plan board to consider affordable housing standards
VENICE — The city hasn’t had any applications to develop affordable housing under the state’s Live Local Act in the nearly two years since it was adopted. But staff is proposing adding a section to the land development code, to be positioned to deal with one in the future.
Farmer’s Market Sunday Forecast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday brings lighter winds, out of the North at 5 to 15 mph. We have a dry day for the Markets. “Dry” meaning sunny with no chance for rain. And “dry” meaning low dewpoints, mainly low 50s near the beaches, but also dipping to 40s inland, for a very comfortable feel at the Markets. The UV...
Plan for North Venice Publix approved
VENICE — By a 3-2 vote, the Venice City Council upheld the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a site-and-development plan for Village at Laurel and Jacaranda, a future Publix shopping center.
