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Fire destroys Bradenton mobile home
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Investigators say a fire gutted a mobile home just after 6PM Monday evening in Bradenton. Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue Deputy Fire Marshal Marc Massella said the blaze broke out in the six thousand block of Nebraska St. at the Trailer Estates Mobile Home Park. Massella said...
Sarasota Commons shooting: 2 men arrested will also face larceny, fraud charges
Two men who were arrested in the Sarasota Commons shooting are facing additional charges related to fraud. In addition to second-degree murder charges, Joseph Brice Jr., 31, will also face charges of identity fraud and larceny that were added in May. Brice was arrested by Sarasota Police for his role in the Jan....
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.
SRQ Vets trailer stolen
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - SRQ VETS posted on social media asking for help after the SRQ VETS trailer was stolen. According to the post, it was stolen from the DAV on Bee Ridge Rd. It was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Contact SRQ VETS with any information.
One person injured in Sarasota shooting, police ask public for help getting information
Sarasota Police officers are investigating a shooting that left one person with minor injuries Friday night. The shooting happened at around 10 p.m. near the 2800 block of North Lemon Avenue. One adult victim was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. As of May 25, there have been...
Let's end the myths, confusion on proposed SRQ-New College land deal
Various media reports have covered the proposed land swap and sale agreement between the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) and New College of Florida. Some, including the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, have provided fair and accurate accounts of this issue; others, however, have not. The issue involves the sale of 30-plus acres of property presently leased...
Delays, cancellations at SRQ and TPA airports on Memorial Day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Flights at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport are experiencing numerous delays and several cancelations on Memorial Day. To check if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, click here for SRQ and here for TPA.
Grand Opening: ActivAge offers active care for seniors, respite for caregivers
ActivAge, an adult day center, has opened a $5 million, 8,500-square-foot adult day center at 3801 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. The grand opening was held May 16. At the same address is ActivAge’s 3,500-square-foot headquarters and franchise support center. The adult day care center features a Margaritaville-style “day-cation”...
Details emerge regarding Brian Battie shooting, suspect makes first court appearance
AUBURN — Details have emerged regarding the shooting that critically injured Auburn football running back Brian Battie and killed his brother, Tommie Battie IV. Darryl Bernard Brookins Jr. was arrested Wednesday as a suspect in the shooting, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said in a release. He was charged with murder, attempted murder and as a felon in possession of a firearm, and he was booked into the Sarasota County Correctional Facility.
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.
Bradenton girls decorate neighborhood with flags for Memorial Day
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Adrianna Aiena may only be 13-years-old, but she is mighty. For the last two years, the rising eighth grader has raised money from neighbors and friends to buy flags for Memorial Day and scatter them through her community. Aiena raised $70 last year and placed 100...
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