Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off still going strong in 25th year
Todd Morton says last year was the only rainy day that has befallen the Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off. One of the few Sarasota events held in between hurricanes Helene and Milton, it drew about half the people that would have been expected that year, he said. This year, he's...
Kids in Costume Eat Free at Hooters This Halloween Across Southwest Florida
Children can celebrate Halloween in delicious style this year at select Hooters restaurants across South Florida, Southwest Florida, Bradenton, and Sarasota. On Friday, October 31, kids aged 10 and under who arrive in their Halloween costumes will receive a free kid’s meal when dining in with a paying adult. As an...
‘I Almost Bought a Dream Home—Until an Airbnb Stay Revealed the Nightmare Inside’
When one woman saw her dream house online, she was intrigued when she learned she could rent it online. That decision saved her big bucks.
“We have the power of the people behind us to protect American democracy.” Hundreds...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds of Suncoast residents in Sarasota participated in a “No Kings Day” rally in Sarasota. “We have the power of the people behind us to protect American Democracy,” Christine Meier said when asked what the large turnout showed her. Nearly a thousand residents...
Lemon Bay High School student recovering after crash
ENGLEWOOD — As Ella Howell underwent surgery for multiple injuries Friday, a day after being struck by a car in front of Lemon Bay High School, Charlotte County officials discussed whether additional safety measures are needed.
Sarasota County buys Camp Venice RV Resort
VENICE — The former Camp Venice RV Resort is the 100th property acquired by Sarasota County though its 25-year-old land management program.
What’s open or coming soon to Manatee County? See the list of what’s new
Manatee County’s bustling retail and restaurant scene continues churning out new businesses. Here are some of the latest to open or are planned to open soon: Panera Bread opened at 7815 State Road 64 E. Unit 1 in September. It’s the third Panera cafe for Bradenton. The national chain, which began in the late 1980s as...
Anonymous tip leads Bradenton police to 5 starving dogs, owners arrested
Related coverage: Florida enacts Dexter’s and Trooper’s Law to combat animal abuse BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Bradenton Police Department said an anonymous tip led officers to a house of starving, neglected dogs last week. An anonymous caller alerted law enforcement to multiple large-breed dogs that looked skinny...
Central Florida Man Arrested for Online Threats
A Central Florida man was arrested for making online threats. 29-year-old Christopher Allen Colontonio, a former employee who was terminated from the Amazon Fulfillment Center located in Ruskin near Tampa, sent two emails threatening the company after his termination, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s...
Florida CFO: Manatee County overspent by $112M
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
