Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Environmental groups, Florida regulators settle lawsuit over massive 2021 leak of polluted waters
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Environmental groups and Florida regulators have settled a lawsuit over the 2021 leak of millions of gallons of polluted water from a phosphate plant reservoir into Tampa Bay, which triggered major fish kills and the temporary evacuation of dozens of nearby residents. The settlement,...
Fatal Shooting at Bradenton Nightclub Under Investigation by Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
Tragedy struck early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted near Touch of Class Lounge in Bradenton, resulting in one fatality and two other individuals being wounded. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reported to the 5100 block of 14th Street West around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of gunshots, as first reported by FOX 13 News. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 30-year-old man in the parking lot, who had sustained a gunshot wound, and despite emergency services' efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Best restaurant for French fries in Sarasota and Bradenton? Here’s the vote winner!
Following National Hamburger Day, and my pick for the best burger restaurant in Sarasota and Manatee counties, we recently turned our focus to everybody's favorite beef side dish: French fries, or frites, as the French call them. A multitude of restaurants serve French fries in Sarasota and Manatee counties, but...
Longtime Anna Maria, Manatee plumbing entrepreneur dies
The co-founder of a local plumbing company who was known for making friends with everyone he met has died. James Michael “Mike” LaPensee of Anna Maria died June 22. He was 79. He was a “true islander," former Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore says, describing him as the...
Bradenton man now facing charges in house fire
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A man from Bradenton is now facing charges after investigators say he set his ex-girlfriend’s house on fire. The fire happened around 2 a.m. on June 23 at the 2000 block of Fifth Street West in Bradenton. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says 47-year-old Robert...
Nearby resident reacts to fatal shooting at Bradenton nightclub
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to come forward after a shooting that left one person dead and injured two others. According to Randy Warren, the Public Information Officer for the sheriff’s office, it happened around 2 a.m. on July 7 in the parking lot of the Touch of Class Lounge.
How much are Sarasota area arts groups losing after DeSantis' fringe festivals veto?
When Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the money allocated by the state legislature for arts and cultural programming for the first time last month, it forced leaders of more than 600 non profit organizations to try to figure out ways to make up the money. For Sarasota County’s vibrant arts scene,...
Construction stalls Holmes Beach businesses
HOLMES BEACH – Some businesses have had a hard few years with a lot of it due to ongoing construction at and around their locations. Businesses in the S&S Plaza on Gulf Drive and along Holmes Boulevard have faced construction woes for well over a year as city and Manatee County projects have obstructed the roads around several businesses.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.