Sarasota FL

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), in a joint operation with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), has arrested two men on illegal gambling charges following an extensive investigation. The arrests, which took place on September 2 at the Magic Arcade, mark a significant blow to...

ST. PETERSBURG — Buzzing leaf blowers woke up Eric Sumpter around 2:50 a.m. Sept. 2. Peering out of his apartment above Pin On Grand restaurant, he immediately knew why workers were there in the dead of night. After Hurricane Helene flooded Sumpter’s home last year, he chose that apartment...

RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — A dog is now getting treatment at the Pet Resource Center after it was found dumped on the side of a Ruskin road with their feet tied together. According to Hillsborough County, animal control responded to a report on Wednesday that someone tied a dog’s front legs together and back legs […]

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - No-swimming signs have been posted at Bean Point as city and county officials actively work to ensure a safer experience for those on Anna Maria Island. In the month of August, Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short tells ABC7 that there have been six incidents...

A body that was found Monday afternoon near Anna Maria Island was identified as a swimmer who disappeared over the weekend.

Less than 24 hours after the last bit of street art was removed from St. Pete, the city's "Black History Matters" mural has returned.

TwinkVision: In downtown St. Petersburg, the community came together in a colorful display of resilience and unity ahead of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) removal of the city’s Progressive Pride street mural. On Sept. 1st, the 23rd through 25th blocks of Central Avenue were filled with rainbow...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said no shots were fired during an Aug. 15 incident on Interstate 75 near Clark Road in Sarasota. Troopers were called to the scene at mile marker 205 after a driver reported their Dodge Ram had been struck by bullets. The driver told troopers they believed a...

Bradenton detectives offered a helping hand to a woman who thought she was being tricked but really had more than $100,000 waiting for her in unclaimed funds.

BRADENTON BEACH – The owners of Pines Trailer Park, Pines Park Investors LLC (PPI), released a statement about their settlement agreement with the park homeowner’s association. While the settlement terms are confidential, the statement indicates that Pines Park residents will be allowed to remain at the park for...