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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A costly crime is leaving parts of Manatee County in the dark. Officials say copper thieves are targeting streetlights along Moccasin Wallow Road, stealing thousands of feet of wire and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Drivers say it’s becoming a safety issue as the county works to crack down on the thefts.

VENICE — The Venice Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in two recent theft crimes, including one that occurred in North Port, according to social media posts.

Ten years ago, Joel and Darcy King attended Blu Kouzina, a Greek restaurant at St. Armands Circle, for the first time. They weren't sure what to order, so the staff brought them a variety of different foods, including a Greek salad, fresh lamb chops and pan-fried cheese, Saganaki. It quickly...

Developer partners with Heritage Golf to expand Sarasota condo sales reach. Developers of the Saravela condominium tower in downtown Sarasota have struck a partnership with Heritage Golf Group that adds country club access to buyers and extends the project’s reach to a national base of second-home buyers. Chicago-based GSP...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents say mail theft is a growing concern, and with Tax Day approaching, financial experts are urging people to take precautions before mailing checks. As April 15 nears, many taxpayers will send payments through the mail. But some residents say that can be risky in...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Opening statements are scheduled Monday morning in the trial of 38-year-old Thomas Matejcek, who is accused of killing his mother and her boyfriend in 2023. Matejcek faces two first-degree murder charges. He was recently ruled competent to stand trial after months of back-and-forth over his mental...

There is a small yellow house on a busy Sarasota road that smells like fresh pancakes and real maple syrup from the moment you walk up to the door. It does not look like much from the outside, but that is exactly the point. The Breakfast House has built a...

Sarasota's Harlyn Voyles, 7, held on tight to a sheep's wool as the gate swung open to let them into the arena. The whole time she felt as if she was going to fall off, but she held on as long as she could, or 5.64 seconds. "The most that's...

FLORIDA — A roadway in Venice is closed as police investigate a suspicious death, according to authorities. Officials said Grove Street South has been shut down while officers with the Venice Police Department investigate the incident. Police responded to the 200 block of Grove Street South around 8:30 a.m. Monday after receiving a report of […] The post Body found in Florida, investigation underway first appeared on Ohio...

VENICE — The Venice Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide in the 200 block of Grove St. S., according to a social media post.