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Are you ready for the storm?
When preparing for a hurricane, don't get wrapped up in reports about the storm's expected category strength. That's what local weather enthusiast Mike Boylan warned at a hurricane preparedness expo in Dunedin May 21. The media loves the categories, such as four and five, and once the storm starts to...
Ashley Benefield Verdict: Jury makes decision in ballerina case
The sound of handcuffs clicking shut reverberated through a Manatee County courtroom late Tuesday night at the conclusion of the Ashley Benefield trial. For the family of Doug Benefield, a naval pilot officer who was shot and killed by his estranged wife in Lakewood Ranch in September 2020, the sound was of ringing justice. ...
The end of an era but not goodbye for three island restaurants
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds of people gathered at Sandbar Seafood & Spirits Tuesday evening to say goodbye to owner Ed Chiles. Chiles announced the sale of three of his island restaurants earlier this month including Sandbar Seafood & Spirits, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
First Alert Weather: Drier air lowers rain chances
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Rain chances of the last few days will be lower for the next few days. Some slightly drier air will move in and drop the rainfall probabilities by 10% to 20% through Friday. The general pattern of rain timing and motion will remain the basically the same. Slow moving storms move inland and then return to the coast late in the day. The major difference today will be the reduction in the number of storms that are able to form will be less than yesterday.
Secret bourbon bar opens in St. Pete’s Edge District
A hidden bourbon bar has opened in St. Petersburg’s Edge District. The 1st Ave Clubhouse Bourbon Bar is located inside the relocated 1st Ave Liquors store, at 1211 1st Avenue North, Suite 100, adjacent to the Zubrick Magic Theatre. The bar is described as a “speakeasy-style hangout for bourbon...
Ribbon cutting for USF Sarasota-Manatee's first-ever residence hall is Aug. 6
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will celebrate the opening of its new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Attendees will be able to tour parts of the building after the ceremony. USF President Rhea Law, Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook,...
OneBlood ransomware attack could affect Florida hospital blood shortages
Blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood, which serves hundreds of hospitals in the southeastern U.S., has been hit with a ransomware cyberattack that is affecting Florida hospitals, according to a release. Although OneBlood remains operational and continues to collect, test and distribute blood, the release said, the impact to the organization's software has significantly slowed their processes and shipments to hospitals. ...
Florida sheriffs, police chiefs oppose marijuana initiative
- Pointing to issues such as traffic safety, the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association have announced opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the use of recreational marijuana. The sheriffs association said its members approved a resolution opposing the initiative during a meeting last...
Slightly lower rain chances Wednesday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Some drier air will push into south Florida tomorrow, which will prompt slightly lower rain chances on Wednesday. Storms are still expected, with a chance for scattered showers starting early in the afternoon, but rainfall should not be widespread. However, as with the past few days, light winds mean storms will be close to stationary, and the threat of heavy precipitation remains for some isolated areas. 40% chance of rain.
Gov. DeSantis seeks to nix legal challenge to Monique Worrell's suspension
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to end a legal challenge to his controversial decision last year to suspend Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell. State lawyers Friday filed a 25-page motion arguing that a federal judge should dismiss a lawsuit filed by two residents and the group Florida Rising Together that alleges DeSantis violated voters’ due-process and First Amendment rights in the suspension.
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Devin Mignery
Devin Mignery is a rising junior quarterback on the Cardinal Mooney High football team. Mignery threw for 1,303 yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions in 2023 while splitting time with current Florida Atlantic University quarterback Michael Valentino. Mignery also ran for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns. How did you start...
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