Manatee County adds lightning detection system to beaches
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Over the summer, Manatee County officials installed a new lightning detection system at public pools and splash pads. And just last week, they installed the first one at a local beach. For the Manatee County Beach Patrol, its main job is to keep people safe,...
FDOT removing signs referencing ‘Gulf of Mexico’ on Longboat Key roadway
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. — The roadway connecting Longboat Key to Sarasota and Manatee counties has long been known as "Gulf of Mexico Drive," but all signs reflecting that name are officially being taken down. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the process of removing signs that reference...
Sun City Center Man Struck And Killed By Pickup Truck On US-41 In Ruskin
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 58-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle on US-41 on Tuesday. The incident happened at around 8:10 PM, south of 4th Avenue Southeast. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford F-150, driven by a 53-year-old man from Ruskin, was traveling northbound...
Bradenton police officers come to the rescue when ducklings fall through a grate
BRADENTON, Fla. - Over the weekend, the Bradenton Police Department was called about some cute little ducklings following their mama across the roadway when half of them fell through a grate. BPD called for help from the Bradenton Fire Department. The team came up with a game plan. Officers blocked...
Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser
Family dispute: Complaining that her son had locked himself in the guest room of her home, the complainant wanted officers to have him removed from the property. Officers were told the son had returned to the home between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. that evening, having been absent for three days following a previous dispute.
Florida woman pours bleach over cheating boyfriend’s clothes, batters him: Police
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg woman is free on bond after police say she poured bleach over a pile of her boyfriend's clothes after she found out he was cheating on her. What we know:. On Labor Day, police responded to a domestic battery complaint at the Shore...
Sarasota completes removal of sidewalk and crosswalk art
By the time the Sept. 2 meeting of the Sarasota City Commission had ended, removal of all non-compliant markings — which is to say art — on order of the state of Florida along the state and local rights of way had been completed. Those included the crosswalks...
NORTH PORT: $163K fine for improper clearing issued
NORTH PORT — City authorities are issuing a fine — related to the “Avella North Port,” formerly known as “Chamberlain Family Apartments” development — of $163,000 for improper clearing.
Florida K9 Hero Tracks Missing Girl And Delivers Heartwarming Rescue
They say every second counts, and K9 officer Mary Lou proved it to be true. This remarkable Bloodhound, partnered with Deputy Sarah Ernstes from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, showed just how powerful her tracking skills when it was needed the most. When the office received a...
Treasure-Hunting Thifters Head to Fabulous Finds at the Pines
For 77 years, The Pines of Sarasota has offered assisted living, nursing care and outpatient rehabilitation services to seniors—but it’s also known to treasure hunters for its two thrift shops, Fabulous Finds at The Pines. Located a couple of blocks from each other on North Orange Avenue (at 10th Street and 12th...
