Sarasota FL

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The rainy pattern we’ve seen for the past few days will continue this weekend. High pressure centered to our north will create a southeasterly flow, pushing inland storms toward our coast in the afternoon and evening. The result is a high rain chance of 70%...

Shoppers who frequent the Publix at Shops at Siesta Row at 3825 S. Osprey Ave. will soon have to find a new temporary location to forage for seasoned, crispy fried chicken tenders. The owner of the center intends to redevelop the store into its 50,800-square-foot prototype, making its first appearance before the city...

State records show the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 185 restaurants in Manatee County during the last 30 days. The encouraging news is that 154 establishments passed their initial visit. Unfortunately, though, 31 restaurants initially failed to meet standards,...

Two teenagers were killed, and two others were seriously injured in a single-car Manatee County crash early Saturday morning, authorities said.

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Venice Police are on the hunt for a wanted felon, and they say the search has been underway all night. The man you see here is 43-year-old Michael Rainey. Police say he was last seen in a white shirt and black shorts. He fled police officers...

A local wildlife photographer’s snap of an iconic Florida creature has won first place in a celebrated statewide contest. On his social media accounts, 24-year-old Parks Marilla documents encounters with colorful birds, snakes, bugs, bobcats and more around Bradenton and other parts of Florida. Now, a photo he...

NORTH PORT — Police announced a fourth suspect is in custody in connection with a North Port home invasion case where the suspects posed as Amazon drivers to get in the house.

VENICE — The rebuilding of the South Jetty took a small step forward Friday.

GT Bray Aquatics Center is offering AquaFit classes for Manatee County residents as a form of low-impact exercise. A recent social media post from Manatee County Government states that the sessions are designed to combine elements of water aerobics with physical conditioning, aiming to support flexibility, strength,...

A motorist driving a small Toyota hatchback turned into the Laurel Oak neighborhood off Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota County on an afternoon in late February. As the driver made his way through the community entrance, a camera inside the private subdivision captured the car going 39 mph. The speed limit was only 25 mph....