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Owner of closed Polk law firm asks Supreme Court to halt disciplinary cases against him
The owner of a law firm that catered to elderly clients wants the Florida Supreme Court to halt disciplinary action against him over his admitted misuse of company funds. Family Elder Law, based in Lake Wales, shuttered its offices there and in Lakeland and Sebring last month with no warning to clients. The...
Wealthy Floridians Are Buying Up All of N.Y.C.’s Luxury Homes, a New Report Says
It was only a couple of years ago that a record number of high-earning New Yorkers fled the Big Apple. Oh, how the times have changed.Inside the New Southeast Asian N.Y.C. Restaurant From a Korean Fine Dining Pioneer In 2022, approximately 545,000 New York City residents packed their bags and moved to other parts of the country. A whopping 90,000 New Yorkers headed south to Florida, according to census data. As of last month, the state’s population had swelled to over 23 million, and each year has been adding anywhere from 350,000 to 375,000 new residents over the last decade. However, a new report from...
South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
Lehigh Acres community planned for 290 single-family homes
PulteGroup closed on 145 homesites in the new Whispering Lakes community in Lehigh Acres. Officials from Centex, a national brand of PulteGroup, said the company will offer low-maintenance new construction single-family homes suited for first-time homebuyers and families of all sizes. The homes will feature three to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and 1,400 to 2,800 square feet of living space with two-car garages. Planned for 290 homes on 80 acres, Whispering Lakes is located off Sunrise Boulevard directly across from the newly opened Amanecer Elementary School and newly constructed Lehigh Acres Middle School.
Hurricanes blow away Braden River
In 2023, it took five games for head coach Ian Scott and the Gainesville Hurricanes to earn its first win of the year. In 2024, it only took one. Gainesville dominated Braden River, 38-7, to open the 2024 season. It’s the Hurricanes’ first 30-point win since 2021 and first 1-0 start since 2020.
Beach & Boating weather Sunday - A perfect day at the beach
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday is much like Saturday – Quiet in the morning with thunderstorms starting in the early afternoon, then more widespread into the evening. Beaching and Boating are possible Sunday, but keep an eye to the sky. Monday will be another thunderstorm afternoon. Tropics are still...
Florida man booked into jail for the 75th time following Lowe's barcode scam
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A 57-year-old man has been apprehended for the 75th time after being accused of abarcode manipulation schemetargeting Lowe's stores in Hillsborough County and Clearwater. "Despite this individual's lengthy criminal history, he still has not learned his lesson. We will not tolerate habitual offenders who...
Sarasota, Manatee high school football scores, live updates for Week 1
We have arrived at another Florida high school football season, and Southwest Florida programs will join others from across the state in taking the gridiron. For some, the games are for real. The area SSAA teams will head into the second week of the season while FHSAA teams will open their regular seasons. ...
First students move into new Atala Residence Hall at University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Friday marked a historic day for USF Sarasota-Manatee. By 9 a.m., the campus was buzzing with excitement as leadership welcomed the first students to the Campus Student Center and Atala Residence Hall. Throughout the morning, volunteers sporting green “Atala Haul” shirts helped students move carts with...
SRQ Gives Up on Selling Land to New College
In January, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority requested the Federal Aviation Administration allow it to sell approximately 31 acres of airport land to New College of Florida, which is owned by the state. The New College of Florida Board of Trustees approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Sarasota...
“Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens” kicks off October 17
The six-part “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens” will kick off its fifth anniversary season with award-winning theater artist and 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize finalist Britton Smith on Thursday, October 17, 5:30pm, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota. On Thursday, December 5 at 5:30pm, Hermitage Fellow Claire Chase will perform and share some of her newest works at Selby Gardens. The season’s performers for the Thursday, January 30, Thursday, February 20, Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, May 1 concerts have yet to be announced. Each concert has a $5 registration fee. More information and registration can made at hermitageartistretreat.org. Pictured here, Britton Smith, bandleader for the alternative soul band, “Britton and the Sting”, will perform at the first season concert on Thursday, October 17th.
The Late Dr. Nik's Whimsical Bikes Have Been Saved from the Scrap Heap
Jamie Stewart, a local photographer, recently saved beloved pieces of Sarasota public art from the scrap pile: whimsically decorated bicycles created by the late William Pearson, a.k.a. Dr. Nik. Dr. Nik was born in Warwick, New York, about 60 miles north of New York City along the New Jersey border....
11.1 million gallons of partially treated wastewater flow into Stevenson Creek in Clearwater: Officials
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Heavy rain in a short amount of time overwhelmed a Clearwater wastewater plant on Thursday, leading to millions of gallons of partially treated water flowing into Stevenson Creek. On Friday, the city of Clearwater reported that about 11.1 million gallons of partially treated sewage flowed into the...
Serious crash with injuries causes major traffic delays on I-4 in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. — A serious crash involving injuries caused traffic to back up Saturday afternoon on eastbound I-4 in Lakeland, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash partially blocked the eastbound lanes near mile marker 36, Florida Highway Patrol said. Little is known about the crash at this time, but cameras show traffic appears to be moving again as of 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
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