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Who is Bridget Ziegler? Florida school board member, Moms for Liberty co-founder, DeSantis ally
Florida Republican political circles were rocked in December when then-state GOP leader Christian Ziegler was accused of sexual assault against a woman with whom he and his wife Bridget, a Republican power couple and staunch advocates for morality and conservative principles, had planned a three-way sexual encounter. Christian Ziegler maintained...
Dew Points Spike to the Upper 70s
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It will feel hot and humid this afternoon with heat indices spiking into the triple digits. High temperatures will reach the low 90s but with dew points hitting the upper 70s, the feels-like temperatures will arrive at 103 degrees or more. The morning will start off with a bit of cloud coverage, then sunshine make its way through this afternoon.
How well does a diverging diamond really work?
It’s the latest traffic craze: the diverging diamond interchange. Plans for two diverging diamonds are underway in Southwest Florida, and it poses the question: is it worth the hassle?. WINK News Reporter Amy Galo made the trip up to the Sarasota-Manatee County line, where the first-ever diverging diamond in...
Sarasota woman charged with homicide, child neglect asks for dismissal
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A woman charged with shooting her roommate in July of 2023 has asked the court to dismiss the charges against her, citing stand your ground laws. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44-year-old Courtney Leigh Wadek of Sarasota in connection with a shooting incident on July 9, 2023.
Top 9 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Punta Gorda
Last week may have been relatively quiet for live music — indicative of the overall event slowdown in May as we leave snowbird and tourist season in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties — but that's not the case this week, with this concert picks installment featuring nearly twice as many music acts. That includes a rising country star who, as of press time, was sharing space with names like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé on Spotify's Hot Hits USA playlist.
Former Sarasota and Riverview High and USF running back Mike Ford dies at 37
SARASOTA - Sarasota High assistant football coach Dale Boyes first saw it during a midseason practice, a jump cut inside made by Mike Ford that signaled the former Riverview Ram fullback was a fullback no more. Sarasota head coach Bob Perkins wanted to station Ford alone in the Sailor backfield, six or seven...
St. Pete Housing Authority receives grant to upgrade homes
Low-income families finding refuge in the St. Petersburg Housing Authority’s 134 public housing units will soon see some home improvements, thanks to a $842,360 federal grant. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded $3.17 billion in Public Housing Repair funding to 2,756 agencies nationwide. While...
Sarasota judge to decide about releasing Christian Ziegler's records
A Sarasota judge heard arguments Thursday regarding an injunction filed by former Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler to stop the release of records obtained during a criminal investigation into sexual battery and video voyeurism. Christian Ziegler and his wife and Sarasota County school board member Bridget Zielger appeared in court for the hearing, with Christian Ziegler taking the stand. ...
First Alert Weather: Sunny skies and calm weather today
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Drier air will move in over the next few days. Sunshine will replace cloudy skies. Afternoon temperatures will increase and Heat Indexes will increase, even though dew points decrease, because of the warmer weather. Very little chance for showers, mostly in inland locations in the afternoon.
Pet of the Week: Princess
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Meet our sweet pet of the week, Princess. She is a 20-something Umbrella Cockatoo and she is a happy-go-lucky bird who loves to dance and is a certified Taylor Swift fan. Call Birds of Paradise Sanctuary and Rescue at (727) 366-9997.
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