Sarasota homicide: Manatee County teen arrested in fatal shooting
article Pictured: William Rosencrantz. Courtesy: Sarasota Police Department. SARASOTA, Fla – Sarasota police arrested a 17-year-old Manatee County…
Data shows Suncoast residents need $100K to support families
SARASOTA, Fla. — In Sarasota, Girls Inc. is at the peak of summer camp season. “At this point…
Alligator bites, deadly attacks in Florida: Year-by-Year breakdown
The Brief From 1948 through 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recorded 500 total unprovoked alligator…
Sarasota and Charlotte County Burn Ban Reminder
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Englewood Fire Control District posted a reminder that the burn ban is still…
Florida Forest Service warns of drought ahead of Fourth of July as wildfire threat remains present
SARASOTA, Fla – Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer…
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosts Juneteenth Festival
SARASOTA, Fla. — Nate Jacobs says his entire career, he has been surrounded by an audience. “I started…
Shark attack survivor speaks out one year later
TAMPA, Fla. — Ten-year-old Leah Lendel and her family love going to Boca Grande Beach. Lendel said she…
World War II vet laid to rest in Florida after being killed in action more than 80 years ago
SARASOTA, Fla. – A World War II hero is finally resting on American soil after more than 80…
Sarasota County brush fire contained after homes evacuated in Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood: SCFD
Homes evacuated due to brush fire Firefighters battled a brush fire in Sarasota County that has grew to…
Florida charter boat captain rescues sea turtle stuck in fishing trap off Venice Pier
VENICE, Fla. – A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle…
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus would transfer to New College of Florida under state budget deal proposal
USF Sarasota-Manatee transferring to New College of Florida A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region…
How Tampa Bay’s dry spell is affecting local plant shops
SARASOTA, Fla. — The drought across Tampa Bay is leaving more than just brown lawns. Workers at local…