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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — A weekend boating trip turned tragic after a 63-year-old man died following a fall into the water, as hazardous conditions continue to impact parts of Florida. Authorities say the incident highlights growing concerns about water safety as rough conditions persist across the state. What Happened.

Early detection is the Holy Grail of most cancer treatments, even more so in lung cancer, which has the highest mortality rates of all cancers, for both men and women. Another challenge? It’s also one of the hardest cancers to diagnose, say SMH physicians and clinicians, with symptoms not appearing until the malignancy has progressed and the lungs being notoriously difficult to biopsy.

In a unanimous vote that could set up a major legal showdown, Sarasota County commissioners last week moved to block developers from building large apartment complexes next to rural homes and farmland, rejecting applications amid legal uncertainty over a controversial state law. At the center of the dispute is Florida’s...

Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn't spare The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, in 2024. The team worked furiously to get the hotel back up and running, but the Lido Key Tiki Bar, part of its beach club, remained closed. That is, until last week. On Friday, the Lido Key...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Intercoastal Medical Group Memory Clinic hosted an event highlighting what they call a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The second annual ‘Day of Hope’ event for Intercoastal Memory Clinic patients and caregivers filled the auditorium at Suncoast Community Church. All seeking community and resources to fight back against Alzheimer’s disease.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry Service has launched its newest vessel, the Manatee Belle, offering larger capacity, faster service and air conditioning for passengers traveling between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island. The new ferry carries 91 passengers, nearly doubling the capacity of the original...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Chef Judi Gallagher, the culinary director at ABC7 and a familiar face on Suncoast View, died last week. Gallagher hosted daily cooking segments on the noon news, reported live every Friday from different Suncoast restaurants in her weekly “Chef Judi’s Dish” segment, and filled the Suncoast View kitchen every Wednesday with her favorite foods segments.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a DUI saturation patrol on Friday in an effort to continue cracking down on impaired driving. Five drivers were arrested for impaired driving by night shift deputies on April 10, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies wrote three criminal traffic summonses, 62 civil citations and issued 40 warnings, the release said. During the department’s...

The Fatal Altercation Unfolds (Image Credits: Unsplash) Sarasota, Florida – A domestic dispute escalated into tragedy when a 39-year-old man stabbed his wife in their home while their two toddler sons remained inside. Jesse Jones waited several hours after the attack before dialing 911, where he uttered the chilling words to dispatchers. Deputies from the ... Read more The post ‘Hope I Didn’t Wait...

It’s those closest to us that often have the greatest power to destroy us. That chilling sentiment is the premise behind Oxygen’s newest series The Killer Among Us, hosted by Emmy-winner Alan Cumming. “We all seek out community at work, at church, among friends. These are the people...