Sarasota FL

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County commissioners are pushing for more affordable housing. The county commission held a workshop on Tuesday about the need and just how many families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. County commissioners still need to determine a final plan and a developer...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Adult arcades in Manatee County may have more restrictions in the future. The Manatee County Commission on Tuesday directed the county attorney’s office to help draft a local ordinance regulating gaming, based on Marion County codes prohibiting simulated gambling devices. “It’s become a...

Oyster River Ecology is working to restore a 10-acre area of the Manatee River East of I-75 with Oyster Rag Pots. Oyster Rag Pots are made by hand and then installed in the Manatee River. 10 months after installation, reef formations are thriving. Volunteers are needed to help with continued...

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - On Tuesday, the Venice Police Department is asking for your help in identifying a theft suspect. On the night of September 25, 2025, an individual was caught on camera stealing landscape materials from a housing development site. The suspect was seen wearing light colored clothing and...

VENICE, Fla. - A nine-month investigation into a Venice man's fatal overdose has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old heroin dealer, according to police. Justin Companion was taken into custody on Monday after Venice police determined that he sold heroin to James Harrington III, a sale that became deadly on Jan. 17.

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - A North Port couple has been charged with child neglect after leaving a juvenile by himself on the side of I-75, with a bag containing handguns, to fend for himself, police say. According to a probable cause affidavit, North Port police received a call Oct....

Reports show that some Florida officers are continuing to wrongly charge people under a halted law.

BRADENTON, Fla. - A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 28 after he robbed a jewelry store of a $9,000 gold chain, according to police. According to the Bradenton Police Department, Christopher DiMastrantonio visited Kay Jewelers and asked to try on an expensive chain. After putting it on, he told employees, "You...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today, we checked out some great new items to keep your 4-legged friend healthy and entertained this fall!. Linda Emery, owner of DogPerfect Sarasota, Nicole Kenedy, Operations Manager, and Grace Harvey, Marketing Specialist, joined us today with some great enrichment products for your pets.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg's city flag is up for discussion as a local council member is proposing two new looks that would fly at different times of the year. Council Member Gina Driscoll is proposing a resolution for multiple designs of St. Pete's flag, one that represents the city as a welcoming place...