New law makes it felony to restrain dog outdoors during natural disaster
A new Florida law aimed at protecting animals during severe weather is about to go into effect. It’s called Trooper’s Law — named after the dog found tied to a fence post near I-75 in Tampa during Hurricane Milton last year. The owner evacuated and was later charged with animal cruelty.
Tommy Bahama reopens restaurant bar and store in Sarasota
With the reopening of this establishment, guests are able to eat, drink, and shop all under one roof.
St. Petersburg Woman Killed Crossing 34th Street In Tragic Crash
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash that occurred Tuesday night, resulting in the death of a 56-year-old woman. According to a police report, the incident happened shortly after 10 p.m. in the 400 block of 34th Street North. The woman...
St. Pete man suspected of kidnapping ex-girlfriend multiple times turns himself in
A man suspected of kidnapping his former girlfriend at least three times turned himself in to authorities on Thursday.
Wellen Park establishes nighttime curfew for anyone under the age of 17
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A new policy went into effect Sept. 18, requiring most minors to be accompanied by an adult after 9 p.m. in Downtown Wellen Park. Under the Accompanied Minor Policy, anyone under age 17 must be with a parent or legal guardian while visiting downtown after 9 p.m. The rule applies to all shops,...
Cash-Wielding Robbery Duo In Florida Busted After Posing For Social Media Pics
Two Accused of Armed Robberies Spanning Four Counties; Face Up to 20 Years. A Florida couple has been charged with federal robbery offenses after allegedly committing a series of armed robberies across four counties last week. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced today that a criminal complaint has been...
1 dead after St. Pete man driving under the influence hits car head-on: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a deadly head-on collision, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced. Brett McClelland, 41, was driving a Subaru Outback in the westbound lanes on the 7800 block of 38th Avenue North on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., when he swerved into oncoming...
More than 136k Applications for Florida Bear Hunt
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about the many applications now in for Florida’s upcoming and controversial bear hunt. Also discussed were the annual fat bear week voting begins,...
Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Named Among “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026”
Sept. 24, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was recognized among “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026” in national ratings released by Newsweek today. Newsweek partnered with respected global data research firm Statista to review data from more than 15,000 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing...
Tim Enos returns as schools police chief
When Tim Enos last entered the Sarasota County Schools Police Department, becoming chief of police and executive director of safety and security in 2018, the school board had just voted to create the department earlier that year. Now, as he returns to the role of chief of police following his...
