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FHP: Driver ejected from vehicle, dies after collision in Sarasota County
A Florida man died after he was ejected from his vehicle due to a collision with a street light and fence in Sarasota County early Sunday morning, according to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report.
Latest details on 2-year-old shot by 4-year-old in Port Charlotte
How did a 4-year-old get hold of a gun, and who will be held responsible for that child shooting a 2-year-old inside a home over the weekend?. Over the weekend, deputies responded to the home on Pulaski Street in Port Charlotte. They said, on Saturday, the toddler was shot in...
FHP investigating fatal Sarasota County accident at Clark Road and I-75 early Sunday
A 24-year-old Avon Park man died in a two-car accident on Clark Road early Sunday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The accident happened at Catamaran Drive near the Interstate 75 interchange. ...
Salvation Army launches Food Pantry and Feeding Program at Tuttle Avenue location
The Salvation Army Sarasota County is expanding their efforts to fight hunger, launching a new Food Pantry and Feeding Program at the Sarasota Corps at 1701 Tuttle Ave. The food pantry opened during the week of May 13, coinciding with National Salvation Army Week, and will provide groceries on Mondays and Thursdays from noon-2 p.m. A free Community Hot Meal program is available every Tuesday from noon-2 p.m.
Memorial Day Heat
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - There will be plenty of sunshine, with an ultraviolet index in the extreme category. Suncoast temperatures will reach the low 90s on Memorial Day. With dew points in the low 70s, the feels-like temperature will hit the triple digits. It is recommended that those taking part in outdoor activities wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and periodically finds shade. With the heat feeling like temperatures in the triple digits, it is important to stay hydrated.
North Port hosts Memorial Day ceremony
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds turned out to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, along with those still on the front lines, Monday morning in front of North Port City Hall. It was all part of the annual Memorial Day ceremony to pay tribute to the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Exercising gun safety for children
Following the events involving a 4-year-old shooting a 2-year-old in the hand in Charlotte County, the emphasis on teaching gun safety to kids is paramount. Fortunately, the child is expected to survive the shooting after the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was called to Pulaski St. in Port Charlotte shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Weekend beach service hosted in honor of veterans in Nokomis
NOKOMIS, Fla. (WWSB) - First Baptist Church of Venice is hosting a weekend beach service in honor of Memorial Day. The event aims to honor those who sacrificed their life to protect our country. All are welcomed from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at North Jetty Park.
"Keep their memories alive:" Punta Gorda remembers the fallen on Memorial Day
Punta Gorda's Community Correspondent Alex Orenczuk joined hundreds of others paying respects to those who gave their lives in service to this country at Punta Gorda's Veterans Park Monday.
Fireworks display at CoolToday Park honoring America’s Heroes
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Memorial Day weekend is all about honoring our heroes, and the Venice Symphony paid tribute to them at an outside event at CoolToday Park. Many showing up to the America’s Heroes concert and fireworks display event. Music director Troy Quinn lead the Venice Symphony, including...
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