Homes severely damaged by strong thunderstorms in Palmetto
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – Severe thunderstorms caused significant damage to homes in a mobile home park the afternoon of August 24. Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived at the Shadow Brooke Mobile Home Park around 3 p.m. on Sunday and found several homes severely damaged. Thunderstorms producing...
1 dead after shooting in Bradenton Monday night
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA)— One person is dead after a shooting in Bradenton Monday night, the Bradenton Police Department announced. Officers responded around 11:28 p.m. to the 400 block of 11th Avenue East regarding a shooting. Arriving at the scene, officers found a gunshot victim outside of a home and began first...
Local Ukrainians celebrate Independence Day of Ukraine
NORTH PORT — The Independence Day of Ukraine is more important than ever, according Inia Tunstall.
Finances, ICE issues highlight South County Tiger Bay law enforcement panel in Venice
VENICE – Concerns about finances – including the potential impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hiring deputies or police officers from local agencies – framed the Aug. 22 South County Tiger Bay luncheon featuring area law enforcement leaders. North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison and Venice Police...
St. Pete mayor says city won’t be silenced—but also won’t fight for street murals
He promised a 'more impactful' replacement the city hasn't planned yet.
Coastal Orthopedics physicians serve as speakers at Gulfcoast Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Conference
SARASOTA, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently had four of its physicians speak at the 9th annual Gulfcoast Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Conference on Saturday, August 23 at The...
Massive oak falls on houses in Sarasota during weekend thunderstorms
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large oak tree caused considerable damage to two houses when it fell during heavy rain and thunderstorms Aug. 24 in Sarasota’s Gulf Gate neighborhood. The tree’s canopy shaded several back yards on Sea Gate Drive before storms over the weekend saturated the ground enough...
Florida Woman Arrested After Putting On Hot Dog Costume And TP’ing Neighbor’s House
A Florida woman has been arrested after putting on a hot dog costume and toilet papering her neighbor's house. Sounds like an interesting neighbor!. This makes me think of the popular I Think You Should Leave sketch where Tim Robinson's character crashes his hot dog shaped car into a building while wearing a hot dog...
Severe storm leaves destructive path in Palmetto mobile home park
A severe storm yesterday in manatee county caused extensive damage to multiple homes in the Shadow Brooke Mobile Home community.
What is a dirty soda? New Bradenton shop opens selling this popular soft drink
Cars are lining up for Swig, a drive-thru drink shop, which recently opened its first Bradenton location. Located at 6412 Cortez Road W., Swig popularized the “dirty soda” beverage. In 2024, the drink went viral on social media due to Hulu’s reality television show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and an Olivia...
