Vehicles damaged after fuel mix-up at gas station
A mix-up at a Nokomis gas station is leading to some very costly repairs for customers. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Sarasota-based Boar’s Head rolls out Greek yogurt dessert dips
Sarasota-based brand Boar’s Head has been known for years for its meats and cheeses. Now it is entering a new category, with the release of its Greek yogurt dessert dip collection. Boar’s Head recently launched three dessert-inspired flavors for its new dip: key lime, cinnamon churro and chocolate expresso....
Philly cheesesteak shop near Siesta Key receives warm welcome
Since it opened in a Sarasota location made iconic by the Gentile family, patrons have warmly welcomed Johnny Longhots Philly Cheesesteaks in Sarasota. The restaurant, which sold about 600 sandwiches on its Jan. 16 soft opening, has seen brisk business ever since, as noted on a Jan. 25 Facebook post, thanking patrons...
The Homemade Pies at This Amish Restaurant Are Worth the Drive Anywhere in Florida
If you have ever wondered whether a slice of pie can justify a road trip, Yoder’s Restaurant in Sarasota answers with a resounding yes. This cozy Amish spot turns Florida sunshine into golden crusts, silky fillings, and smiles that last all day. From the first whiff of cinnamon to...
‘Our responsibility.’ Manatee superintendent ushers change after misconduct investigation
The Manatee County School District has implemented new teacher training and reinforced hiring practices following a Suncoast Searchlight and Bradenton Herald investigation into staff misconduct toward students. At least a dozen incidents during the past two years have sparked arrests, costly lawsuits and outcry from...
Rainy start to Monday with temperatures plummeting
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today: We’ll continue to have a warm and breezy rest of the day today ahead of the cold front that is causing snow and ice up north, and severe storms in the panhandle. Monday: That front passes us early tomorrow morning, increasing our rain chances...
Showers early, then a sharp and lasting cold blast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today, a cold front will be moving through the area. Showers will be most likely during the morning hours as the front pushes from northwest to southeast, clearing the region by late afternoon. Temperatures will start out mild early today but will steadily fall as cooler...
Trial set to begin for fatal shooting at Sarasota hotel
A Sarasota man accused of fatally shooting his ex-partner is expected to stand trial more than four years after a body was found at the Hyatt Place hotel. Brennan Wakey, 29, was arrested in Charlotte County a day after Sarasota police were called to the hotel on University Parkway after a housekeeper found...
Woman accused of stabbing man during Bradenton carjacking, deputies say
A woman faces felony charges after deputies say she stabbed a man during an early-morning carjacking and drove off in his vehicle on Thanksgiving Day in Bradenton. Deputies arrested Sarah Ann Prior, 41, on charges of carjacking with a deadly weapon and armed burglary with an assault or battery in connection with the...
Outdoor watering restrictions are expected to be tightened in face of lingering drought
It hasn't rained a lot lately ... and it's affecting the local water supply. The lingering drought is creating pressure on the underground aquifer. So board members of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are expected to toughen outdoor watering restrictions on Tuesday. Now, irrigation that is limited to...
