Farmers Markets these days also feature young entrepreneurs
NORTH PORT — Emily Deegan wants to go on her class trip to Disney World.
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A 61-year-old woman was killed late Friday night in a hit-and-run in a St. Petersburg neighborhood, authorities said. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. as the woman was crossing Dartmoor Street North near the intersection with Joyce Terrace North. Police said she was struck by a vehicle whose driver...
Local teen earns Girl Scout award for helping young cats
ENGLEWOOD — At 16 years old, Maddie Canty is making a life-saving impact in her community — and earning the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve.
61-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman was killed late Friday night in a hit-and-run in a St. Petersburg neighborhood, the police department said. The 61-year-old was walking across Dartmoor Street North, near the intersection with Joyce Terrace North, at around 11:30 p.m. when she was struck by an unknown vehicle....
Double Homicide Investigation in Central Florida after Argument Led to Shooting
A double homicide investigation is underway in Central Florida after an argument led to a deadly shooting. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a double homicide in Wimauma, south of Tampa, on September 16th. Detectives identified the two deceased men as 28-year-old Rigoberto Vences...
This Bradenton shopping center is booming. See what’s open and what’s coming
The Marketplace at Heritage Harbour opened its first store six years ago — and development has been heating up with plenty of new shops on the way. The plaza at the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Road 64 had its anchor store, Costco , open its 155,000-square-foot retail warehouse open in 2019. And in recent...
Unincorporated Manatee County customers getting ready for a new trash pickup schedule
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Changes are coming for people in unincorporated Manatee Co. Trash pickup will now be once a week instead of twice a week. It’s a hot topic that ABC 7 has been covering since July. The utilities director for Manatee Co. said Manatee Co. is the...
Sarasota students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Schools has announced that 33 students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and college scholarships that began in 1955. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation says more...
Charter expansions jeopardize Sarasota’s Wilkinson Elementary, others could be next
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Schools announced preliminary plans last month to shutter Wilkinson Elementary and shift students to other public schools to stave off a charter operator from moving in to fill empty space. If approved, the closure of Wilkinson – currently a C-rated school and the only...
Saving one kitten at a time
NOKOMIS — At just 16 years old, Maddie Canty is making a life-saving impact in her community — and earning the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve.
