‘It exceeded our expectations:’ Weather balloon circles Earth for fifth time
ENGLEWOOD — In February, SKY Academy Englewood launched its first weather balloon with a local ham radio club.
Massive New RaceTrac Travel Center Now Open In Palmetto
Commercial truck drivers and daily commuters traveling the U.S. 41 corridor have a massive new refueling option in Manatee County following the under-the-radar arrival of a sprawling RaceTrac travel center. Located at 9608 U.S. 41 in Palmetto, the new facility recently opened its doors, bringing a significant infrastructure boost to...
Temperatures and dew points rise through the week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today: After an overcast and cooler start to the day the clouds are starting to break apart, and with that temperatures are warming up! We’re looking at highs in the upper 70s along the beaches and near 80 degrees inland so it’s a refreshing day across the Suncoast.
The aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run in Bradenton
A Bradenton family struggles in the aftermath of a fatal crash. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky has the story.
Small Studio, Big Lift at Uplift on Orange
Classes at Uplift on Orange leave clients feeling stronger. In the midst of Sarasota’s rapidly evolving fitness scene, Uplift on Orange is focused on redefining what a workout space can feel like. The studio emphasizes community and seeks to rethink how fitness is structured. Most other fitness studios only offer one option, but Uplift on Orange offers a mix of yoga, sculpt, mat Pilates...
UCF lands Sarasota RB Connail Jackson after spring practice visit
Sarasota Cardinal Mooney running back Connail Jackson has committed to UCF, he announced Saturday after attending the Knights’ final spring practice at the Bounce House. Jackson had previously named UCF, North Carolina and Virginia Tech as his top three schools, with official visits scheduled to Chapel Hill on May 29, Virginia Tech on June 12 and UCF on June 19. UCF extended an offer...
Five officers sworn in to Venice Police Department
VENICE — Five new Venice police officers officially joined the force Tuesday at a swearing-in ceremony that involved their families from start to badge-pinning.
Great-grandmother getting her mail was mowed down and killed in her own front yard...
A 77-year-old Florida woman was mowed down and killed while getting her mail, with police saying a drunk neighbor who lives within walking distance of the victim veered off the road and hit her "in the yard of her home." Vicki Noon, a retiree from Bradenton, was run over by...
‘Samantha’s Friends’ honors Suncoast nonprofits at annual gala
LAKEWOOD RNACH, Fla. (WWSB) - For more than three decades, Samantha’s Friends has been giving back to the Suncoast—donating over $150,000 to local organizations through its fundraising efforts. The nonprofit, which focuses on providing canine support to individuals in need, continues that mission through events like this weekend’s...
My oath to the law and the taxpayers of Sarasota County
As your tax collector, when I took the oath of office, I made a solemn commitment to faithfully execute the duties of my office and to uphold the laws of the state of Florida. My oath of office isn't a suggestion, it is a binding promise to every taxpayer that I will follow Florida law, even when it is politically inconvenient.
