Water shortage declared for region
BROOKSVILLE — Southwest Florida has gone from dry conditions into a serious situation, according to officials.
Traffic stop in St. Pete leads to resisting arrest charge, highlights 25-foot ‘Halo’ law
A woman said a traffic stop led to her uncle being taken down to the ground by St. Pete police and then put in handcuffs, but he wasn't in the car.
Dad of kids aged 10, 11 and 14 refused to send them to school...
A Florida father was arrested after he and his three kids were allegedly living in horrid conditions, despite a police attempt to help the man clean up the home two months earlier. Tony Mayner, 48, is facing three charges of child neglect without great bodily harm, according to the Sarasota...
Bradenton boy uses colorful capes to cope with epilepsy, inspire others
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. A seven-year-old caped crusader from Bradenton is sharing his story of resilience after his battle with it. They say not all heroes wear capes, but Miles Lewis does. He actually has several capes. “The different colors mean a different thing,...
The Parrot owners buying, rebranding former Big Top Live venue
A live music venue in Sarasota — previously home to Cock & Bull and most recently known as Big Top Live — is getting new owners and a rebranding. Sarasota area restaurateurs Jeff and Melanie Gambino, who own The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill, are in the process of buying the restaurant and live music venue off Cattlemen...
Did Anyone Else Spot the Massive, Unmarked, Gray Plane Flying Overhead?
Recently, a jumbo, gray, unmarked plane was spotted flying overhead, causing a stir among local residents. Many were left wondering if it was a military aircraft, as the sight was quite unusual and even prompted questions from children.
UPDATE: Fatal crash on US 301 leads to 20 year prison sentence
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tuesday, an update to the fatal crash at the intersection of US 301 and Northgate Boulevard. Aramis Jerome Harrison, 38, has pleaded guilty to 20 years in state prison for his role in the crash. On April 23, 2024, a devastating traffic crash occurred, prompting a...
St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers
The Merchant is a purveyor of local goods located in downtown St. Petersburg, known for showcasing handmade products and art created by Tampa Bay–area makers. The shop opened to provide local artists, small-batch producers, and craftspeople a place to sell their work in a curated, community-driven setting. Located...
Bradenton man sentenced in robbery. He did it with a kid toy, prosecutors say
A Bradenton man is set to spend more than a decade in prison after deputies said he held up a Popeyes restaurant with a toy Nerf gun. Circuit Judge Frederick Mercurio sentenced 41-year-old Antwan Terrell Glover after he pleaded no contest to robbery while wearing a mask, according to court records. Prosecutors said...
Teen curfew now in effect in Manatee County
In a 5-2 vote, Manatee County Commissioners approved teen curfew effective immediately. The curfew requires minors under 17 to be off the streets by 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and by midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The curfew makes exceptions for minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to...
