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One car overturned after crash on US-301
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A two-car crash early Friday morning flipped one onto its roof. First responders are still on-scene, checking on the conditions of the people inside. All lanes are open, and the investigation is still underway. ABC7 will continue to provide you with updates as the situation develops.
Bradenton Police warn of new social media scam
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police want you to know about the latest scam sweeping its way across social media. It’s quite a simple scheme. The post will include pictures of missing or found children, asking for shares to help either locate the kid or bring them home. For...
Manatee County man found guilty for fatally stabbing estranged girlfriend
A Manatee County man accused of fatally stabbing his estranged girlfriend in September 2020 was convicted by a jury of murder in the second degree with a weapon. Orestes Miguel Figueredo-Ortega, 29, will be sentenced at a later date, according to a news release from the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office announcing the conviction. The maximum sentence is life in prison. ...
Man said he ‘had to stab’ estranged girlfriend in front of toddler, leaving child alone with body
A Florida man who was out on pretrial release for domestic violence and ordered to stay away from his estranged girlfriend stabbed her to death in front of her toddler, leaving the child alone with his mother’s body in their home. Orestes Figueredo-Ortega was convicted on a charge of...
School bus driver dies after having ‘medical event’, crashing empty bus in Sarasota Publix parking lot
SARASOTA, Fla. - A school bus driver crashed with no children aboard in Sarasota on Friday morning, according to authorities. The Florida Highway Patrol says the bus driver, a 59-year-old North Port man, crashed his bus in the parking lot of the Publix at Blackburn Road and U.S. 41 just after 9 a.m.
54 Arrested, 95 Felony Charges In Sarasota Police Department’s “Operation Safe Summer”
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department concluded Operation Safe Summer, a multi-month initiative focused on curbing gun violence and enhancing community safety. From late May to mid-August, the operation resulted in the recovery of 34 illegal firearms and various narcotics, showcasing the department’s unwavering commitment to proactive policing.
Brian Battie released from hospital after Sarasota shooting
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Brian Battie walked out of the hospital three months after suffering a gunshot wound back in May 2024 which killed his brother Tommie Battie. City commissioner and Brian’s family member Kyle Battie told ABC7 that the Auburn running back is out of the hospital. We...
Sarasota Police Warn Of Phone Scam Involving Impersonators
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department is alerting the public to a phone scam where individuals are falsely claiming to be Sarasota Police Officers. These scammers are using threats of missed jury duty, arrest warrants, or outstanding fines to try to coerce victims into making payments over the phone.
'Justice for Lacey': St. Pete activists call for stronger laws against dog fighting
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Community members across St. Pete are calling for "Justice for Lacey." Two weeks ago, the lab-pit mix was found in the Oakwood Gardens neighborhood of St. Petersburg with wounds that indicate she was a victim of dog fighting. Today, Lacey is still recovering with the...
Man charged with murder in St. Pete Central Avenue motorcycle crash gets prison
On a late September morning two years ago, Joshua Piazza mounted his blue sports bike and cruised toward downtown St. Petersburg from his home in Largo. He was headed east near the 5100 block of Central Avenue when passengers in a Lincoln Mercury sedan began following and taunting him. Traffic...
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