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44th Avenue East is closer to heading over the interstate
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The 44th Avenue East Extension project wrapped up project five and has moved on to project six. Project six includes the overpass on Interstate 75 which will connect Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. According to a project update released on May 3, pile driving operations are completed,...
Bradenton man arrested for fatal hit-and-run
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide division has arrested John Arthur Sanfanandre, of Bradenton, for leaving the scene of a crash involving death on Wednesday. On March 22, the 84-year-old hit a bicyclist and fled the scene, according to authorities. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries, was...
10 best iconic restaurants in Sarasota area for delicious food, drinks in a fun setting!
There are restaurants I recommend when asked, "Where should I eat in Sarasota and Bradenton?" I also have dining guides for more specific questions, such as "What's the best waterfront restaurant?" Now that tourist season is behind us and the summer heat hasn't hit yet, allow me to unveil my latest list, which focuses on iconic restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties that you'll definitely want to visit right now.
Dakin Dairy Farms to remain in the family with nephews
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. - For Ethan, Grant, Garrett and Jason Dakin, farming is their way of life. "It feels like we are carrying on our legacy, this is what our family has done for three generations now. We will be the fourth," said Ethan. When their uncle, Jerry Dakin, put...
Resident raises concerns over new DeSoto Bridge
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida Department of Transportation held a public hearing Tuesday night for the new DeSoto Bridge Project. The DeSoto Bridge spans 1.3 miles and connects Bradenton and Palmetto. The road is also known as U.S. 41 from State Road 64 to Haben Boulevard in Manatee County.
Manatee County man makes difference after life threatening incident
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A Suncoast man used a recent scary experience to help others. During Spring Training last year, as Ernie Withers stood on the field at Pirate City in Bradenton, he nearly died. He went into sudden cardiac arrest. Pirates staff performed CPR and used an automated external defibrillator to resuscitate him. Now, Withers is doing what he can to save others’ lives.
Bradenton Police searching for missing teen
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police Department is looking for 15-year-old Hugo Verdugo-Valdez, who left Manatee High School on Monday, April 22, and has not returned to caregivers. Hugo previously has been located at the Manatee Mobile Home Park on Manatee Ave. E. He is approximately 5-foot-10-inches and 210 pounds...
FHP: At-fault driver in 5-car crash charged with homicide
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida Highway Patrol says the man behind last week’s five-car collision has been charged with vehicular homicide. It began with two troopers trying to pull over Aramis Harrison, a standard traffic stop. They tried near 301 and Tallevast, but Harrison, who had several warrants out for his arrest, switched places with the woman behind the wheel in order to try and escape police.
USCG Station Cortez, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office boat crews rescue three people
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - United States Coast Guard Station Cortez and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office boat crews rescued three people on Friday night around 6 p.m. Their vessel reportedly capsized near the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier. All three boaters were retrieved. One person was transported to emergency medical...
One of the ABC7 Ospreys sadly dies
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We have some sad news to tell you about regarding our Opsrey family. High atop the ABC7 studios, one of the baby ospreys has died. The bird stopped moving around noon, just a few hours after announcing the winning names. The three chicks came into the world just about a month ago and we have been watching them grow from hatchlings to strong birds daily.
‘Shinn did it’: Woman predicted she would be killed by boyfriend who allegedly staged murder scene to look like a suicide
The medical examiner on Tuesday ruled the manner of death as a homicide and the cause of death as strangulation with contributing factors of blunt force trauma and multi-drug toxicity. The post ‘Shinn did it’: Woman predicted she would be killed by boyfriend who allegedly staged murder scene to look like a suicide first appeared on Law & Crime.
Multi-car crash causes major delays on southbound Howard Frankland Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A multi-car crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge caused major delays Friday morning for commuters heading toward St. Petersburg. Traffic cameras and video from Sky 10 showed a massive backup of cars starting around 6:30 a.m. on southbound Interstate 275 behind a mess of wrecked cars. Just after 8:30 a.m., the road fully reopened.
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