One person dead, one arrested following vehicle crash on I-75 in Florida
FLORIDA — A wrong-way driver is facing charges after a crash on Interstate 75 in Charlotte County, Florida, left a woman dead and three others seriously injured early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 1:13 a.m. near mile marker 150 on northbound I-75. Troopers said a 53-
Review: Nokomis Hospital by Jay B. Greene | A Gritty Medical Corruption Thriller Rooted...
What begins as a medical emergency quickly spirals into a gritty investigation filled with corruption, greed, and dangerous secrets. Nokomis Hospital blends the tension of a medical thriller with the hard-edged atmosphere of investigative journalism, creating a story that feels unsettlingly realistic from beginning to
Jeff Toale looks to deepen and double impact at helm of the LWRCF
Jeff Toale’s philanthropic instincts started early. “Being around my parents and the clergy, I think the message of giving back to community was ingrained in me before I even realized it,” he says. The young Toale was a scion of the family that owned Toale Brothers Funeral Home...
The Gluten Is Missing, But the Flavor Isn’t at These 11 Florida Bakeries
Finding a bakery that truly nails gluten-free baking is harder than it sounds. Too many places serve up dry, crumbly excuses for bread and call it a day. But Florida? Florida is doing something right. From Tampa Bay to Miami, these 11 bakeries are proving that skipping the gluten doesn’t...
Sarasota demonstrators gather for national Day of Action
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Community members gathered Saturday at JD Hamel Park in downtown Sarasota as part of a nationwide ‘Day of Action’ in defense of the Voting Rights Act. The event, held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the park on Bayfront Drive, was organized around opposition...
Florida Lawmakers Host Military Academy Hopefuls As Application Window Begins
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) Local students looking to serve their country got a head...
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing endangered 13-year-old
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing endangered teenager last seen Friday evening in Bradenton. Deputies say 13-year-old Bryanna Patino Martinez was last seen around 5 p.m. on May 16 in the 700 block of 60th...
Major restaurant chain brings bold new concept to Sarasota area
One of the world’s largest restaurant companies has brought its latest concept to the Sarasota area . Louisville, Kentucky-based YUM! Brands recently opened a Saucy! by KFC restaurant in Lakewood Ranch at 5484 Lena Road, replacing a former PDQ restaurant. The Manatee County location is one of six Tampa Bay area opening
The Smoked Mullet Society Honors Englewood’s Biggest Legends
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Englewood community gathered at the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club for The Secret Society of Smoked Mullets Annual Awards Luncheon. This isn’t just another awards lunch; it’s an Englewood tradition that brings everyone together to celebrate the people and families who helped build this com
Fast-Moving Brush Fire Ignites Near Englewood Home Depot Amid Red-Flag Weather Conditions
On Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026, Englewood Area Fire Control District joined forces with Charlotte County Fire & EMS and Forestry to fight a brush fire near Kevitt Blvd., next to the Englewood Home Depot. Emergency crews moved quickly, and they asked everyone to steer clear. With dry air and a strong wind, the fire c
