Man claiming to be Elon Musk stole nearly $600k from woman, police say
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A man in Florida who claimed to be Elon Musk stole nearly $600,000 from a woman, according to authorities. Jeffrey Moynihan pleaded no contest to charges against him. He received one year behind bars and nearly 30 years of probation. Investigators say Moynihan impersonated Musk...
Charges dropped against man who abandoned dog before Milton’s landfall
Prosecutors have dropped charges against a Florida man accused of abandoning his dog during Hurricane Milton.
VIDEO: Pine View grad speaks of being in ICE custody
VENICE — Footage obtained by the Venice Gondolier has brought new information to light following the May arrest of a Pine View School graduate who’s been in immigration custody since that day.
Save Our Seabirds Presents Uplift
Uplift is a community naming project that celebrates the people who make a lasting difference close to home. At Save Our Seabirds, every ambassador bird carries a story - and through this initiative, we honor those whose stories inspire, support, and strengthen others by sharing their name with an incoming resident...
BPD hosts first citywide National Night Out block party
The Bradenton Police Department hosted its first citywide National Night Out block party on October 7 — and it was a big success! National Night Out (NNO), a nationwide community policing initiative launched in the 1980s, is designed to strengthen the bond between neighbors and law enforcement while fostering a true...
Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off still going strong in 25th year
Todd Morton says last year was the only rainy day that has befallen the Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off. One of the few Sarasota events held in between hurricanes Helene and Milton, it drew about half the people that would have been expected that year, he said. This year, he's...
Kids in Costume Eat Free at Hooters This Halloween Across Southwest Florida
Children can celebrate Halloween in delicious style this year at select Hooters restaurants across South Florida, Southwest Florida, Bradenton, and Sarasota. On Friday, October 31, kids aged 10 and under who arrive in their Halloween costumes will receive a free kid’s meal when dining in with a paying adult. As an...
‘I Almost Bought a Dream Home—Until an Airbnb Stay Revealed the Nightmare Inside’
When one woman saw her dream house online, she was intrigued when she learned she could rent it online. That decision saved her big bucks.
“We have the power of the people behind us to protect American democracy.” Hundreds...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds of Suncoast residents in Sarasota participated in a “No Kings Day” rally in Sarasota. “We have the power of the people behind us to protect American Democracy,” Christine Meier said when asked what the large turnout showed her. Nearly a thousand residents...
Lemon Bay High School student recovering after crash
ENGLEWOOD — As Ella Howell underwent surgery for multiple injuries Friday, a day after being struck by a car in front of Lemon Bay High School, Charlotte County officials discussed whether additional safety measures are needed.
