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WAUCHULA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run incident in Manatee County. In a Facebook post Sunday night, deputies say the suspect was last seen in Hardee County, fleeing on foot, in the County Road 665/Limestone area.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - The man accused of driving the wrong way on I-75 while drunk and killing a 21-year-old Bradenton woman is due to be arraigned Monday morning in Charlotte County Court. Prosecutors say 53-year-old Dennis Lee Olson of Sarasota was drunk May 17 when he made a...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - An 8 mile backup delays commuters on I-75 southbound, Monday morning. Drivers are stuck merging to the left, away from a crash blocking at University Parkway. While efforts are underway to clear the crash, delays grow to over 30 minutes. Motorists choosing to avoid I-75...

From Amish comfort food and Brazilian steakhouse feasts to massive seafood and Asian buffets, Florida’s Suncoast has no shortage of places where hungry locals and visitors can eat to their heart’s content. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a weekend splurge, or simply looking for variety, these buffet destinatio

NORTH PORT — Environmental Conservation Officer Dominick Caravella recently rescued a fawn that was trapped in a fence in a wild are of North Port.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We still need rain desperately. But most of the rain will be inland, away from the beaches and our coastal cities. Westerly winds are going to stick around through the first half of next week. That west coast sea breeze rules our weather. It’ll push any rain that tries to develop back inland bef

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, the Miami-born shop famous for its five-point, ricotta-stuffed "star" pies, is about to make Sarasota-Bradenton its next landing spot. The pizzeria opens Tuesday, June 23, at The Market at University Town Center, filling roughly 2,200 square feet with indoor and outdoor seating, a burrata

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A 70-year-old Bradenton man has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 1:43 p.m. on 34th Avenue Drive East at the Mira Lagos Apartment Complex.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday is shaping up to be a beautiful beach day! You’re looking at mostly sunny skies and light winds—just bring your A-game when it comes to dealing with the heat. 🏖️ Sunday Beach Forecast. Rip Current Risk: Moderate. Westerly winds can lead...

There’s no shortage of great burger spots across America, but one legendary Sarasota restaurant is now receiving national recognition for doing it better than most. Just ahead of National Hamburger Day, the USA TODAY Network released its list of the “Best Burger Restaurants Worth a Road Trip”, highlighting 22 standout