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Troopers searching for car involved in deadly hit-and-run in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — A bicyclist was killed after a driver hit the person and drove away in Sarasota County. The incident happened just after midnight on Friday at the intersection of Beneva and Wilkinson roads. The bicyclist was pronounced dead on scene, and the Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who took off.
Bicyclist dead after being hit by car in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. - A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a car Wednesday evening in Sarasota, according to officers. The Sarasota Police Department's traffic unit is investigating the crash, which happened at around 9 p.m. along Washington Boulevard and Fruitville Road. VIDEO: Sarasota police officer stops spinning boat, rescues...
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...
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.
'Party of the decade' to benefit Sarasota musician's family after wife's cancer diagnosis
SARASOTA, Fla. - When the bands take the stage at Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse in Sarasota, the energy is electric. "It creates an environment where people come from all over," said Owner Steve Stottlemyer. He said the restaurant has brought in locals and big-name musicians. "We just have some of the...
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...
Tijuana Flats locations are closing in Tampa and Sarasota
TAMPA, Fla. — A month after Tijuana Flats filed for bankruptcy, the Florida Tex-Mex chain has revealed which locations are closing. Along with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement, the company shared in April that it was also under new ownership — it's now owned by Flatheads, LLC instead of TJF USA, LLC.
First Alert Weather Day Sunday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Saturday is looking good but hot. We will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s near the coast and low 90s inland with heat indices in the mid 90s some. Saturday evening should be ok with some slight increase in clouds but staying...
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. ...
Teen accused of killing 16-year-old at party arraigned
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Parrish teen charged with fatally shooting a 16-year-old at a party has entered a plea of not guilty. 18-year-old Carter Layne is being charged as an adult in connection with the March 7 shooting of 16-year-old J.M. Feeney. Feeney, and a group of teenagers...
DeSantis: Florida bridges to glow red, white and blue, not rainbow, during pride month
Bridges across Florida, including the Sunshine Skyway and Ringling Causeway, will not gleam in rainbow colors this June in celebration of LGBTQ pride month at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Plans are in place to adorn Florida bridges in red, white and blue lighting between May 27 and Sept. 2 as a...
Sarasota welcomes new themed adult daycare center for seniors
SARASOTA, Fla. — Another themed private pay adult day care center for seniors opened with fanfare Thursday in Sarasota. More than 200 gathered for the opening event at the new flagship location for ActivAge on Bee Ridge Road. The facility is styled as a "day-cation" care club to provide...
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...
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.
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