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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A frontal boundary moving through the region will bring windy conditions and scattered showers through Wednesday, with a Small Craft Advisory in effect for boaters through Thursday afternoon. Water conditions will deteriorate with three to five foot waves as a result of strong winds out of...

Sarasota, Florida — A tense encounter between law enforcement and a local resident ended in gunfire Thursday evening, leaving a 55-year-old man in critical condition after what authorities describe as an armed confrontation. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the 2100 block of 59th...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Officials with Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport (ROA) confirmed that Allegiant flights to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will be paused after April 27. It appears performance wasn’t as strong as the airline wanted. The move will help Allegiant maximize usage of its aircraft. The non-stop flights from ROA to SRQ began in February 2025, […]

UPDATE: North Port Police have released the name of the victim in the April 4 homicide on Brassy Loop.

When Jeremy and Veda Milin were looking to enroll their three children in strength and conditioning classes to supplement their sports practices, the couple found it challenging to find a program that was both comprehensive and affordable. Instead, the Milins decided to open D1 Training themselves, offering a range of youth and adult classes for anyone interested in improving their fitness.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A costly crime is leaving parts of Manatee County in the dark. Officials say copper thieves are targeting streetlights along Moccasin Wallow Road, stealing thousands of feet of wire and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Drivers say it’s becoming a safety issue as the county works to crack down on the thefts.

VENICE — The Venice Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in two recent theft crimes, including one that occurred in North Port, according to social media posts.

Ten years ago, Joel and Darcy King attended Blu Kouzina, a Greek restaurant at St. Armands Circle, for the first time. They weren't sure what to order, so the staff brought them a variety of different foods, including a Greek salad, fresh lamb chops and pan-fried cheese, Saganaki. It quickly...

Developer partners with Heritage Golf to expand Sarasota condo sales reach. Developers of the Saravela condominium tower in downtown Sarasota have struck a partnership with Heritage Golf Group that adds country club access to buyers and extends the project’s reach to a national base of second-home buyers. Chicago-based GSP...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents say mail theft is a growing concern, and with Tax Day approaching, financial experts are urging people to take precautions before mailing checks. As April 15 nears, many taxpayers will send payments through the mail. But some residents say that can be risky in...