Car fire snarls traffic on I-75 near Fruitville Road
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A car fire is slowing traffic on I-75 southbound, just north of Fruitville Road. The vehicle was fully involved, forcing cars from the right-hand lanes. Avoid the area if possible.
Local officials ask region to refrain from personal fireworks amid burn bans
It’s dry out there. Because of that, fireworks should be left to the professionals this New Year’s Eve.
U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Delivers Teddy Bears and Smiles to Manatee Memorial Hospital
Manatee Memorial Hospital was filled with holiday spirit and heartfelt moments today as members of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – Rough Riders, joined by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Rick Wells, and representatives of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, made a special delivery that...
Manatee County Invites Public Comment on Amendments to Housing Plans for Low-Income Residents
Manatee County has recently announced a public hearing and comment period for substantial amendments to its multi-year Consolidated Plan and several Annual Action Plans. This move is part of the County’s obligations under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to outline the handling of funds aimed at...
Serial burglar stole hundreds of dollars’ worth of cigarettes in St. Pete: police
St. Pete police said the suspect would jump over the counter and take packs of cigarettes, before then fleeing with the stolen merchandise.
Florida Burn Bans Limits Fireworks On New Year’s Eve
As New Year’s Eve approaches, several Florida counties are reminding residents that active burn bans may restrict or completely prohibit the use of fireworks, even on a holiday when they are normally allowed under state law.
NORTH PORT: Motorcyclist airlifted after crash on Sumter
NORTH PORT — A motorcyclist was airlifted after being involved in a crash on Sunday in North Port.
Second-oldest Sarasota County home welcomes guests as coffee shop
The second-oldest house in Sarasota County is now open as a coffee shop, operated by locally owned Black Gold Coffee Roasters as Lord-Higel’s Coffee House in Venice. After a sequence of soft openings that began Nov. 29 — the same day of the Venice Holiday Parade and the city’s start of its 18-month centennial...
1 dead, several injured after speeding car runs red light, St. Pete police say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — One person is dead, and several are injured after a crash in St. Petersburg Saturday night. The crash happened on North Frontage Road and MLK Street North around 9:30 p.m. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, a silver Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling northbound...
EDITORIAL: Sarasota Memorial one of nation’s best
Anyone who lives in the tri-county (DeSoto, Sarasota, Charlotte counties) knows Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of the best — anywhere.
