Crash Near Willmar Sends Four People To Area Hospitals
WHITEFIELD TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- Four people were hurt when their SUVs crashed near Willmar Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Dodge Journey being driven by 19-year-old Jonathan Garza of Renville was going east on County Road 3 at about 1:15 p.m. Meanwhile, a Chevy Traverse being driven...
Check out the movement, storm development chances of a system brewing in Florida
There’s a disturbance brewing in the Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa-St. Petersburg and Bradenton areas that has a chance of developing into a storm system over the next week. But it’s a slim one, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday morning. What the NHC calls “Disturbance 1” has a 0%...
Court hearings approach for North Port college grad detained in Texas
Meanwhile, traffic charges at home pile up for Maria ‘Lulu’ Martinez. Host: Lulu Martinez made a wrong U-turn in her hometown of North Port and ended up in an ICE detention camp in Texas. Meanwhile, charges over her traffic violation are piling up here at home. Our reporter Ramon Lopez caught up with her lawyer, as...
WEDU PBS – A Gulf Coast treasure worth defending
Some argue public television no longer belongs in a digital world overflowing with content. But WEDU PBS isn’t just content. It’s context. It’s trust.
Bradenton kids learn life lessons in the ring
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Frontline Warriors has been in Bradenton for years--but the demand keeps rising, and now, the coaches are getting recognition. All three coaches have competed before, but Coach Jigg is aiming for a national title now, currently boasting an undefeated record. Check out his latest knockout:....
‘It’s all love,’ St. Pete Pride celebrates 23 years and deep roots with parade
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - Saturday was the much-anticipated and very popular St. Pete Pride Parade. The parade itself, from Albert Whitted Airport to Vinoy Park, draws more than 350,000 people downtown. The energy is like a big upbeat party with a welcoming, loving, and accepting atmosphere. More than 150 parade...
The Grouper At This Iconic Seafood Restaurant In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Ever had that magical moment when a bite of food is so extraordinary that your brain temporarily short-circuits, your eyes involuntarily close, and you make that embarrassing little food-joy noise in public?. That’s the standard reaction to the grouper at Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Petersburg, where Florida...
Bradenton action plan seeks to galvanize the city’s economy and livability
Having worked in Bradenton for decades, I’ve long thought that our great small city has incredible potential. I have seen the exciting changes and investments that have made the city more livable for residents and more attractive to businesses. And I have strongly believed that we need to keep the momentum going, to...
Firefighters respond to car fire at UTC Mall
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Firefighters were called to the Mall at University Town Center on Saturday in response to a vehicle fire. UTC Mall security says the blaze was caused by a car crash. There are no reported injuries at this time. By the time firefighters were able to douse...
Cat illness outbreak causes temporary shutdown of Manatee County shelter
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Animal Welfare has paused all cat intakes at Bishop Animal Shelter due to an outbreak of feline distemper, a serious and highly contagious virus that affects cats. “This is a serious and urgent situation,” said Sarah Brown, director of community and veterans services....
