Hillsborough deputy charged in second armed kidnapping incident: police
A Hillsborough County deputy accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and assaulting her this week has been charged in connection to a similar incident that happened last year.
Punta Gorda Family Thwarts Attempted Meeting Between 13-Year-Old and Bradenton Man
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A 20-year-old Bradenton man is behind bars after a family in Punta Gorda discovered his communications with a 13-year-old girl and intercepted him as he returned to their home. Kevin Lopez Perez was arrested on Friday, March 27, 2026, by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major The post Punta...
County scraps tax ideas, elects to put money aside for affordable housing
VENICE — To afford affordable housing, the Sarasota County Commission deviated from staff proposals and decided to just start setting aside money each year.
👔 Multiple Executive & Management Openings in Manatee County
Manatee County’s leadership job market is buzzing this month, with several employers hiring experienced managers to guide teams and grow operations. If you’ve got a knack for leading people and driving results, these roles are worth a look.
81 Oaks Senior Living Center Cuisine Options
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Inside the 81 Oaks Senior Living Center is a commercial kitchen & chef-inspired cuisine that is so to be open to the public. Chef Pedro Flores joined us to make key lime crab avocado napoleon. 7850 Hawkins Road Sarasota, FL 34241.
E-bike Rule No. 1: See, and be seen
VENICE — Electronic bicycles — e-bikes — are proliferating almost faster than the law and public awareness can keep up.
Athletic training franchise opens in Sarasota
An athletic training facility is holding a grand opening this week in Sarasota County. The event at D1 Training will be from noon to 4 p.m. March 28 at 501 N. Beneva Road, Suite 580. Husband-and-wife duo Jeremy and Veda Milin own and operate the business. The couple decided to...
Sarasota police find teen car theft suspect hiding in tool shed: SPD
A 19-year-old was arrested after police said he stole a vehicle and eluded law enforcement.
Sarasota woman charged in murder nearly 2 years later
A woman has been charged in connection with a 2024 homicide that happened in Sarasota, making her the second person to face charges regarding the case.
Good luck, Joey! Sarasota man competing in Friday’s episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune’
SARASOTA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay area local is making his mark on one of this week's episodes of "Wheel of Fortune." Joey Nicotera Jr. of Sarasota is competing on Friday's episode of the CBS TV game show, with this week's theme being "Hawaiian Vacation." If you want to...
