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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A traffic camera controversy is spreading across Florida, with some drivers challenging school zone speeding tickets in court. A recent Broward County ruling threw out dozens of cases, and now some local drivers are taking a closer look at their own tickets. Sarasota County resident...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota County School District has announced school start times for the 2026–2027 school year. Beginning Aug. 10, most schools will operate within three consistent start time windows, each spaced one hour apart. The school district said the new scheduled are designed to honor feedback...

A payroll and HR solutions provider headquartered in Bradenton has made two changes to its C-suite. CoAdvantage has named Jim Neve chairman and CEO, effective immediately, and Brian Meharry COO. Neve has more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and business operations, including senior leadership roles at F

Breakfast on the Florida Suncoast is more than just coffee and eggs — it’s part of the local lifestyle. From beachside cafés and old-school diners to upscale brunch destinations, locals throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Anna Maria Island, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater are passionate about their favorite b

Authorities this week charged a Bradenton man in connection with the alleged molestation of boys that investigators say dates back nearly a decade, according to newly filed court records. Two men came forward separately with accounts of abuse from their childhoods, and investigators say those stories line up closely. T

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the dismantling of three illegal gambling arcades last week in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Homeland Security Investigations. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A former Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned before the agency completed an internal investigation into allegations that he used a resident’s personal information to harass her, according to the sheriff’s office and a probable cause affidavit. Matthew Schwartz no longer works..

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Another tagged white shark is drawing attention off Florida’s west coast. Cayo, a juvenile female white shark tracked by OCEARCH, was reported about 47 miles off Longboat Key on May 8, according to information from the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker. Her path stands out, the...

The Manatee County dining scene has said goodbye to a few restaurants. From a locally-owned eatery to two fast-casual restaurants, here’s a look at some closed dining establishments. PDQ Chicken The fast-casual chain closed its location at 5484 Lena Road near State Road 70 E. and Interstate 75 in December. While it has

When you sit down at your favorite local restaurant, you probably do not think much about what goes on behind the kitchen doors. But for tens of thousands of Sarasota County residents and visitors, knowing what state inspectors find during their visits can make a real difference in where you choose to eat.