People Drive From All Over Florida For The Outrageously Good Bargains At This Secondhand...
There’s a place in Sarasota where shopping carts rattle with possibility, wallets remain surprisingly intact, and treasure hunters speak in hushed tones about their latest discoveries. Mission Thrift isn’t just another secondhand store—it’s the mothership calling all bargain lovers home. From the moment you pull...
Nokomis resident charged with 27 counts of construction fraud after ‘year-long investigation’ by Sheriff’s...
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Todd Aaron Hoch, 45, of 791 Percheron Circle in Nokomis — owner of Sash and Sill LLC — on 27 charges “following a comprehensive year-long investigation into construction fraud,” the agency announced on Aug. 29. Hoch initially was...
Bradenton man accused of beating his girlfriend to death
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA)— A Bradenton man was arrested after killing his girlfriend, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, around 8 a.m., deputies responded to a call regarding an unconscious woman in a vehicle at 2124 30th Avenue East in Bradenton. According to MCSO, EMS arrived and...
2 men charged after illegal gambling operation arrest in Sarasota: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday agents seized 117 slot machines and currency during the operation.
Caught on camera: Police looking for suspects in car break-ins
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police are looking for a group of suspects who were caught on camera breaking into parked cars at an apartment complex Aug. 26. Around 5:30 a.m., several suspects were seen pulling on car doors at the Kendall Ridge Apartments on 26th Avenue West. Money was...
St. Petersburg City Employee Arrested For Alleged $3,000 Gas Card Fraud
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Pete Beach city employee has been arrested and charged with scheme to defraud after detectives say he used a city gas card for unauthorized fuel purchases totaling over $3,000. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit began an investigation on August 28,...
Bradenton Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Child Exploitation and Possession of CSAM
A Bradenton man has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison on charges of coercion and enticement of a minor and for the possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM). James Stephen Ahearn, Jr., aged 33, received the sentencing following a guilty plea earlier this year on May 5, according to a statement...
Drivers continue to be careless near school buses, law enforcement says
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Local and state law enforcement agencies are already expressing their concerns about school safety when it comes to drivers, just four weeks into the new year. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says September is School Bus Safety Month, and after only two days, the traffic unit...
Sarasota Co. School District hosts first town hall of the school year receiving backlash...
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Parents, students, and other stakeholders all came out to the InSight Community Connect Event on Wednesday night to make their voices heard about the issues they face. The big topics discussed were school bus transportation and budget cuts. Parents and students said there isn’t enough...
The Secondhand Shop In Florida Where You Can Build A New Wardrobe For $20
There’s a magical place in Sarasota where your wallet stays fat, your closet gets filled, and your conscience remains crystal clear—all while you’re having more fun than anyone should have while shopping. Mission Thrift stands as a testament to the fact that “secondhand” doesn’t have to mean...
