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They’re back: Congress returns to Washington Congress’ two-week recess has officially ended, with the House returning tomorrow and the Senate back in session today. Both chambers are returning to full agendas, with attention focused on budget hearings, ongoing discussions around funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and continued speculation about a potential “Reconciliation 2.0” package. In the near term, much of the...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — An unpleasant neighbor is damaging front yards, fences, and leaving some residents fearing for their lives. Wild pigs are a problem not just in Lakewood Ranch, but across the Tampa Bay area. A researcher from USF is dedicating her PhD program to finding solutions to...

Sarasota County’s engineering scene is buzzing with opportunity. From land development leadership to hands-on project work, several local employers are hiring skilled professionals ready to shape the region’s growth.

PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - Big hair, bold fashion and even bigger community support filled the room Saturday night at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County celebrated its 80th Anniversary Gala: “Back to the 80’s.” Organizers say the sold-out event raised a record $500,000 to support local kids and expand Club programs.

Steve Stricker's return to PGA Tour Champions has been delayed and fellow Madison golfer Jerry Kelly has joined him on the inured list. OUT: Olin Browne, Tom Lehman, Thomas Bjorn, Jeff Hart, Jerry Kelly, Steve Stricker. IN: Jason Bohn, Fred Funk, Ken Duke, Frank Esposito, Van Phillips, Tim Herron. Stricker...

Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $27,495,000 firm-fixed-price contract to renourish approximately 3.2 miles of critically eroded shoreline along Venice Beach in Sarasota County, Florida, including dredging beach-compatible sand from an offshore borrow area, extending five stormwater outfalls, and performing environmental monitoring and support activities. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in...

In St. Petersburg, Florida, there are places that have built their reputation quietly over time, shaped less by trends and more by consistency. These are the kinds of restaurants that become familiar to generations, where the experience remains steady from one visit to the next. Along Pasadena Avenue South, one...

Perry Premdas and Maribel Premdas, trustees, of Bradenton, sold the home at 4003 Hawk Island Drive to Robert and Sara Miller, of Bradenton, for $3.25 million. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,815 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million in 2008.

An online fundraiser GoFundMe has been started for a Myakka City woman who was injured after crashing into an alligator and rolling her vehicle. Maslin Kurtz, 25, is at home recovering from a fractured shoulder, sternum and spine after she was in the ICU following a car crash, according to a GoFundMe launched to help cover her medical and living expenses. On March 5...

41-year-old Denisha Williams was found beaten to death in her Bradenton apartment in 2003 and her sister is now speaking publicly for the first time, hoping to finally bring justice. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.