More Lakewood Ranch residents hit by check washing scheme
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - More residents in Lakewood Ranch say they have been targeted in a mail theft scheme involving stolen and altered checks, and additional victims have reached out to ABC7 since the station first reported on the problem last week. The scheme follows a consistent pattern: Victims...
Venice abandons idea of reopening jetty park
VENICE — The potential multi-million-dollar price tag has erased any sentiment among City Council members to try to reopen Humphris Park before the South Jetty is rebuilt.
St. Pete officer guilty of department violations in connection to Hard Rock explosives case
A police officer was found guilty on Tuesday of department violations in connection with an investigation into explosives found in a Tampa casino.
Did You Know You Can Use Your Library Card to Get Free Access to...
You can use it to check out books, ebooks, music and movies, of course; use computers, printers and copiers for free; "borrow" a mobile hotspot to get online; and attend free programs and classes. And now, thanks to Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources' new "Culture Pass" program, adult residents...
Florida Property Tax Cut
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Florida property taxes possible getting cut. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email us at [email protected]!
Outlaw Light Beer Wild Card Shootout Set For World Series of Pro Mod
When the 2026 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil rolls into eliminations Saturday at Bradenton Motorsports Park, the spotlight won’t shine on just 32 cars. Thanks to a new partnership with Outlaw Light Beer, positions 33 through 64 after qualifying will have their own stage – and their...
Longboat Key hitchhiker gets visit from police
Civil disturbance: Police were called to a resort to help settle a billing dispute after a guest checked out. According to management, a man checked into the hotel for one room but invited a friend over who used an adjoining room. Upon checkout, the guest refused to pay for the adjoining room. When he left, hotel...
Bradenton Police searching for missing teen
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Bradenton Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a missing teenager. Bryson Smith, 16, ran away with three other teens on Feb. 4. Police say the others returned, but Bryson is still missing. He was seen on the Riverwalk Feb. 4 but...
Sarasota deputies identify couple found shot in head during welfare check
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released the names of two people who were killed in a shooting Feb. 22.
You Can Hang Out With Capybaras While Drinking Coffee In Florida
Florida is full of surprises, but this one might be the most charming yet. Somewhere in St. Petersburg, there is a place where you can sip your coffee while a giant, friendly rodent calmly waddles past your feet. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, and they are surprisingly chill, social,...
