Increased law enforcement at Sugg Middle School in Bradenton over reported shooting threat
BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton police are investigating a reported threat of a school shooting at Sugg Middle School. Officers said Monday morning that a text was circulating among students about a shooting taking place. BPD detectives and the Crime Reduction Team are investigating the message and have notified the...
washing up on Florida beaches spark concern, debate
Four great hammerhead sharks washed up dead on Florida beaches this spring, raising concerns about whether humans contributed to the demise of the majestic predators, and if so, what can be done about it. The hammerheads were found lolling in frothy shore breaks and wrack lines in Hobe Sound , Juno Beach , Venice , and Naples between March 15 and April 19. One was brutally disfigured...
Humidity Stays Higher, Rain Chances Stay Lower Sunday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - April is ending on a dry track. We’re nearly two and a half inches (2.47”) below average rain for the year. There are two cold fronts approaching that could bring some rain. We’re tracking a weak cold front is moving through the Southeast, and while it’ll bring a few isolated showers to inland areas Sunday and Monday, the coastal areas of...
A simple Florida restaurant known for its amazing fish and chips
Tucked along the sunny shores of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida, The Old Salty Dog is one of those rare spots that feels like a local secret worth sharing. With a laid-back British pub vibe, cold drinks, and seriously good food, it draws in both locals and visitors looking for a relaxed meal near the water.
Driver pronounced dead after Lakewood Ranch crash
A 69-year-old driver was pronounced dead Sunday after a crash in the Lakewood Ranch community of Country Club east after suffering a possible medical episode, the Florida Highway Patrol said Sunday night. The 11:42 a.m. incident took place at the corner of Eagle Watch Way and Miramar Way, within the...
Bradenton man dies in motorcycle crash, Florida Highway Patrol says
A motorcycle rider from Bradenton died after he lost control of his bike and crashed on Saturday afternoon in Hillsborough County, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release. The wreck happened around 4:51 p.m., the agency said. Troopers say the 61-year-old Bradenton man was riding a Honda motorcycle north on U.S. 41, in the Ruskin area. North of Saffold...
Runners cross Ringling Bridge to raise support for students and teachers
Kianna Ferrazzani is currently training for a marathon, but she thought the Education Foundation's Ringling Bridge Run would offer a way to prepare. She came in as first place overall female winner during the 10K race at the event, which was held April 26. "There's a lot of really competitive...
Manatee County’s Green Bridge flag tribute marks America’s 250th anniversary and a son’s love...
PALMETTO, Fla. - The Green Bridge remains the connector from Palmetto to Bradenton, but lately, the commute across the water is offering more than just a view of the Manatee River. On 22 light poles across the bridge, the American flag now flies proudly. It is catching the attention of...
Manatee County Schools hiring hundreds while Sarasota County Schools prepare for layoffs
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Two neighboring school districts on the Suncoast are heading in very different directions when it comes to staffing classrooms. In Manatee County, the school district is working to fill hundreds of open positions. Meanwhile, in Sarasota County, officials are preparing to cut jobs due to budget challenges and shifting enrollment.
Wellen Park again one of nation’s fastest-growing communities
Wellen Park continues to rank among the fastest-selling master-planned communities in the U.S., earning the No. 8 spot for 2025 in RCLCO Real Estate Advisors’ annual Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities.
