Bodies of pilots returning to US
VENICE — The bodies of the two local pilots killed in a Thursday crash are en route to being returned to the United States, according to Agape Flights.
Traffic delays causing student tardiness at Lakewood Ranch High School
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Traffic backups near Lakewood Ranch High School are causing students to arrive late to class, prompting concerns from parents who say their children are being unfairly penalized for circumstances beyond their control. Jyl Garner, a parent, said it takes 47 minutes to complete a round-trip of...
Pierce Manufacturing Expands FL Operations
BRADENTON, Florida (Feb. 10, 2026) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced a new phase of strategic facility enhancements at its Bradenton, Florida location, building on recently announced investments at its Appleton, Wisconsin manufacturing campus. In total, Pierce is...
Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest
Staff at the Old Salty Dog City Island said you never know who will pop into the restaurant on Sarasota Bay. That proved true recently, when United States Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik stopped in and snapped a photo with the team. Nedoroscik earned the affectionate nickname "Pommel Horse Guy" as he...
Late-night rocket launch may be visible in Sarasota, Bradenton. See map
Will people in Sarasota see a rocket in the sky? A so Florida thing is coming up ahead of Valentine's Day weekend. A large chunk of Florida residents may see what 3 million pounds of liftoff thrust looks like when United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket launches from the East Coast. That is, if their city falls on the...
‘No survivors’: Multiple people killed during shooting in Sarasota gated community
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred inside a home in the Amberlea gated community that killed multiple people. Public Information Officer for SCSO, Matt Binkley, told reporters at the scene that no survivors were found inside the home. He was not able...
Florida’s First Major Disease Outbreak Raises Tough Questions Since Anti-Vaccine Policies
With more than 15 confirmed cases across multiple counties and schools, health experts warn that low immunization rates and relaxed state rules are creating avoidable risks. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Phase II watering restrictions now in effect for most of region
As drought conditions continue all over Florida, regional water authorities have announced one-day-per week watering restrictions for most county residents, including those with private wells.
Bicyclist struck and killed near Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota County
A Sunday afternoon outing turned deadly when a bicyclist was killed in a vehicle collision near a popular beach access point on Siesta Key. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred around 1:22 p.m. on February 8 at 514 Beach Road, specifically at the entrance to Beach Access 9. Following...
Sarasota County leaders to vote on whether to buy former Gulf Gate Golf Course...
SARASOTA, Fla. - The future of a 49-acre property in Sarasota will take center stage during a county commission meeting on Tuesday. Local leaders will decide whether to move forward with a pursuit to purchase the former Gulf Gate Golf Course. The three-parcel property has sat empty since it shut down in 2016.
