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BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Bradenton Police Department said it is investigating the death of a teenager that took place Monday evening. Officers responded to the 700 block of 12th Avenue West after receiving a 911 call at around 10:15 p.m., BPD said. When they arrived, they found the teen dead outside the home. BPD [

State, local and federal authorities raided three Manatee County arcades accused of illegal gambling, seizing 265 arcade machines and more than $120,000 in cash, according to the Florida Gaming Control Commission. The sting, dubbed Operation Silent Spin, involved the Florida Gaming Control Commission, the Manatee Count

The new Publix in East Manatee has an opening date. The grocer plans to open its store at 16642 State Road 64 E. in the Northchase Shopping Center on June 11. The store covering 55,701 square feet, includes a liquor store and drive-thru pharmacy. The Lakeland-based grocery giant filed paperwork with Manatee County Deve

A MASSIVE new grocery store has set its sights on this summer for opening. The new opening is one of many for the supermarket chain, as they continue to expand...

As we navigate the housing and development landscape of 2026, it is clear that the battles of 2024 were not the finish line—they were just the opening salvo. Two years ago, our community stood together under the "Anti-Builder" banner, a movement born out of sheer necessity to protect our neighborhoods from reckless, pr

A popular coffee chain is adding a store to a Parrish shopping plaza. Construction is underway for Starbucks and additional parking behind Aqua Tequila in the Creekside Commons plaza located off U.S. 301 North. According to a Benderson Development spokesperson, the Starbucks has a projected opening date of spring 2027.

In Saint Petersburg, Florida, Bunny McKnight of Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue, greeted Monday morning with a surprise. Meet Mr. Bags. The little dog was handed over to Bunny in a plastic bag. A vehicle had pulled up next to her and spotted the Justice for Frosty signs on Bunny’s car and asked if she could help. Of cour

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A suspect involved in a deadly home invasion in 2024 will be in court May 28 for a plea hearing, court records show. Michel Soto-Mella is charged with felony murder with a weapon, armed burglary and armed burglary while wearing a mask. Prosecutors say Soto-Mella and...

GULFPORT, Fla. - A man wanted for a deadly April shooting was arrested Monday morning in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Elisha Christopher Landry was taken into custody by federal tracking teams at his home without any issues. Gulfport police homicide investigation. What we know:. According to t

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Sarasota has announced road closures and tow-away zones to be in effect for the annual Memorial Day parade May 25. The parade will start at 10 a.m. The route runs along Main Street from Orange Avenue to U.S. 41. There will be several...