Sarasota FL

Sarasota Police will pause on Tuesday to honor Coti, a retired department police dog who served from 2014 to 2021. The 12-year-old German shepherd who worked with Officer Nick Dominis died Sunday. To honor Coti’s work with the city, Dominis and the K-9 Unit will provide Coti with a final...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Funeral arrangements are underway for the victims of a murder-suicide that began in Fort Lauderdale and ended in Sarasota, claiming the lives of seven people including the alleged gunman. As families begin planning their final goodbyes, they are sharing memories of their loved ones whose...

Newly released emergency recordings are providing insight into the timeline leading up to a deadly shooting spree that began in Fort Lauderdale and later moved to Sarasota County, according to investigators.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A $15 million road extension project approved by Sarasota County commissioners is drawing mixed reactions from residents, with some excited about improved access while others worry about flooding. The Sarasota County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Manasota Beach Road extension...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police say an eagle-eyed good Samaritan spotted a bird in distress near Eighth Street West and Manatee Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a sizable -- and most unhappy -- bald eagle struggling to fly. There were able to put it into the back of a patrol car for its own safety.

Manatee County commissioners recently voted against a proposed housing development in East Bradenton, following a lengthy public debate. The decision also included a delay on a related project that could introduce 99 homes to the area. FULL STORY: Neighbors and developers clash over new Manatee County housing...

A 6-year-old boy walks through a crowd of protesters holding up signs saying "kayaks not cruise ships," and "healthy bay equals healthy economy." In his hand is a sailboat he just made out of found objects: coconut husk for the hull, a long white feather as the mast and a Seagrape leaf as the mainsail.

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Six students were arrested following a violent incident at North Port High School that left one student seriously injured, according to a message sent to families by Principal Ryan Shurley. Shurley called the incident “serious and unacceptable” and said the investigation is ongoing. He said...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - IMG Academy in Bradenton has agreed to pay a $1.7 million fine for accepting tuition fees for two students whose parents are linked to Mexican drug cartels, the U.S. Treasury Department said. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the settlement in an...

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