Manatee County Invites Public Comment on Amendments to Housing Plans for Low-Income Residents
Manatee County has recently announced a public hearing and comment period for substantial amendments to its multi-year Consolidated Plan and several Annual Action Plans. This move is part of the County’s obligations under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to outline the handling of funds aimed at...
Serial burglar stole hundreds of dollars’ worth of cigarettes in St. Pete: police
St. Pete police said the suspect would jump over the counter and take packs of cigarettes, before then fleeing with the stolen merchandise.
Florida Burn Bans Limits Fireworks On New Year’s Eve
As New Year’s Eve approaches, several Florida counties are reminding residents that active burn bans may restrict or completely prohibit the use of fireworks, even on a holiday when they are normally allowed under state law.
NORTH PORT: Motorcyclist airlifted after crash on Sumter
NORTH PORT — A motorcyclist was airlifted after being involved in a crash on Sunday in North Port.
Second-oldest Sarasota County home welcomes guests as coffee shop
The second-oldest house in Sarasota County is now open as a coffee shop, operated by locally owned Black Gold Coffee Roasters as Lord-Higel’s Coffee House in Venice. After a sequence of soft openings that began Nov. 29 — the same day of the Venice Holiday Parade and the city’s start of its 18-month centennial...
1 dead, several injured after speeding car runs red light, St. Pete police say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — One person is dead, and several are injured after a crash in St. Petersburg Saturday night. The crash happened on North Frontage Road and MLK Street North around 9:30 p.m. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, a silver Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling northbound...
EDITORIAL: Sarasota Memorial one of nation’s best
Anyone who lives in the tri-county (DeSoto, Sarasota, Charlotte counties) knows Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of the best — anywhere.
Sarasota mom sentenced after found guilty of the manslaughter of her infant son
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota woman found guilty of the manslaughter of her 14-week-old son in November 2021 has now been sentenced. On Monday, Lily Scheip was sentenced to just over 10 years in prison followed by 4 years of probation. Since she served nearly 4 years in jail before her sentencing, she’ll only...
Sarasota County lake raises concern after dozens of ducks found dead
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dozens of ducks were found dead or dying at a Sarasota County lake over the holiday weekend, leaving residents searching for answers about what caused the sudden deaths. The discovery was made at a lake just off McIntosh Lane and McIntosh Road. Residents who live nearby...
‘Up All Night’ host re-creates cult classic show decades later from studio in St....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia. She was also the host of a cult classic show back in the 90s called "Up All Night" — and she just built a new 20,000 square foot TV studio in St. Peterburg.
