New Video Shows Some of Missing Teen’s Final Moments, Sprinting Away Though ‘There’s No...
Florida authorities have released new information about the mysterious death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, a North Carolina teen who went missing earlier this month while visiting relatives. His body was discovered days later in a Florida pond. At a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 19, officials said...
Team removes over 4,000 pounds of deadly traps from ocean: ‘It’s a reoccurring problem’
"Finding one took two minutes." Team removes over 4,000 pounds of deadly traps from ocean: 'It's a reoccurring problem' first appeared on The Cool Down .
St. pete police warning drivers cruising through flooded streets can be ticketed
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you. For the first time, officers have the authority to issue tickets to motorists who create damaging wakes by driving too fast through high water. The crackdown comes after local lawmakers successfully pushed...
Erin pulls away while Fernand waits in the wings
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A First Alert Weather heads up for the next several days as onshore flow and an increase in moisture will bring a timing change for rain. Look for a good chance for showers and thunderstorms along the coast when you wake up over the next few mornings. We will see scattered showers mainly with...
Shoplifting incident leads to friendly footrace between Sarasota deputy, bystander
A shoplifting incident led to a friendly footrace between Sarasota officers and a bystander on Wednesday.
VIRAL VIDEO: Shoplifting call turns into a track meet in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota County deputy turned a shoplifting call into something out of a track meet, and it’s catching attention across the community. It happened near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Pershing Avenue. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post of the race has gone viral with over...
Florida Diners Are Being Fooled By Their Shrimp Orders
When you go to a Florida restaurant and order what claims to be one kind of shrimp, but actually isn't, you have a right to be upset. Here's what's happening.
Residents don’t like path of Sarasota National road plan, but think it’ll pave through...
VENICE — Residents were overwhelmingly opposed to the concept and plans.
Deadline arrives at St. Pete apartment complex where hundreds face water shut off
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Water could be shut off for hundreds of residents at an apartment complex in St. Petersburg. Thursday is the deadline for the owners of The Morgan apartments to resolve unpaid water bills. Phoebe Quarterman is among the tenants preparing for the possible water shutoff. According to a...
Neighbors raise concerns over new North Port apartment building
Miami-based Sunexus Group plans on building a new five-story apartment complex off Sumter Boulevard in North Port. Some homeowners say the development will disrupt the neighborhood.
