Sarasota Sheriff seeks help to make Christmas special for local kids
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 9th annual Holiday Toy Drive is happening now till December 15. Toys and necessities collected are given to three different community organizations, including All Star Children's Foundation, Teen Court and the Guardian ad Litem. You can drop off a toy at the Sheriff's office...
Notre Dame Commit Noah Grubbs Shines as Lake Mary Stuns Florida’s Defending 7A State...
The Rams star QB passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns as Lake Mary dethrones Venice
Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Risk For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for West Central Florida on Sunday, December 7, 2025, indicating a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula,...
Three years after sons’ death, Suncoast family still seeking justice after deadly shooting
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dozens of people lining the front of the State Attorney’s office in support of a Suncoast family after their 22-year-old son was shot and killed in 2022. 22-year-old Steven Paul Colon was killed at the intersection of Highland Road and Westview Drive in Osprey on...
Danbury native Kevin Jack hired as first-ever head coach at IMG Academy
Danbury High graduate and three-time All-American Kevin Jack has been hired as the first-ever head wrestling coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. IMG, one of the biggest brands in high school sports, announced it would add wrestling as its 11th sport in September. Jack was a three-time All-American at...
Venice woman launches backpack initiative for homeless high school students
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Venice woman is on a mission to make sure that no homeless students are left behind during the holidays. Tanya Unnerstall began her now annual backpack initiative in Missouri for homeless adults, and is now shifting her sights to homeless teenagers on the Suncoast. She...
Storms hit the Suncoast tonight — what to expect
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A line of thunderstorms is sliding in from the Gulf this evening, bringing the Suncoast a round of downpours, gusty winds, and even a small chance for a brief tornado. Most of us will just see rain and occasional lightning, but a couple storms could pack a punch.
Ukrainian Christmas Festival celebrates culture and tradition in Venice
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Ukrainian Christmas Festival brought the community together with a celebration of Ukrainian culture, featuring traditional art, music and holiday customs. The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Chapter 56, hosted its annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, at...
Speed limit on Howard Frankland Bridge to lower Sunday night
TAMPA, Fla. — The speed limit on the Howard Frankland Bridge will drop from 60 to 55 miles per hour starting Sunday night. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said it is doing this to keep construction workers safe. The new speed zone starts at State Road 60 in...
The Fascinating Railroad Museum In Florida That Feels Like A Time Machine Back To...
Step onto the platform at the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish and you’ll swear you can feel the decades rolling backward like the wheels of a vintage caboose. This isn’t just another museum with static displays behind glass – it’s a portal to an era when steam and steel transformed America.
